Need recommendation for cleaning cat urine out of chair -- UPDATED (Chapel Hill: buy, garage)

[omamia]

Anti Icky Poo is awesome. We had a cat with behavioral issues too (peeing on my brand new ottoman) and the vet strongly recommended kitty Prozac. After you've ruled out other physical reasons, it can work wonders. Apparently some of the vets at NCSU are experts on how to treat cats who do this.

[no kudzu]

I recently asked if anybody knew of a service in the area which could help me with a terrible pet accident in my expensive Laze boy recliner. Then I found the receipt where we had purchased the Guardsman Fabric Protection Plan and learned that pet accident are INCLUDED.

A Tech will be out this week and I was told they definitely can remove the odor. I will certainly be a happy camper if they can save my chair. I'll let you know.,

If they can, every penny I spent on this plan will definitely be worth it.

[VickiR]

Originally Posted by no kudzu

I recently asked if anybody knew of a service in the area which could help me with a terrible pet accident in my expensive Laze boy recliner. Then I found the receipt where we had purchased the Guardsman Fabric Protection Plan and learned that pet accident are INCLUDED.

A Tech will be out this week and I was told they definitely can remove the odor. I will certainly be a happy camper if they can save my chair. I'll let you know.,

If they can, every penny I spent on this plan will definitely be worth it.

Just make sure you find out what the magic potion is that they use. Even if it is in a white bottle without a name. You must get a sample so we can have it analyzed!!!

Vicki

[cleanerjohn]

I am not sure how to say this without sounding like an ad, but here goes. If all else fails, take it to a dry cleaner. We (cleaners) have methods and machines that can accommodate a cushion and are able to most of the time pull out the urine and smell. Having said that because urine is a water soluble stain, it cannot be removed with regular dry(without water) cleaning and cleaners will ask for your waiver prior to them working on it because we have to use water for the urine (water soluble),whereas the upholstery is probably dry clean only.

What can happen? In worst case scenario there can be color loss and or shrinkage. If you are not able to locate a cleaner that is willing to try, PM me and I will contact you.

[nipsip]

Quick n' Brite 2/3 cup to a gallon of water in those steam cleaners for upholstery. Or use the paste or liquid concentrate full strength. Smell and stain gone.

Also the best stuff I have ever seen at cleaning leather furniture. I have white leather couches and this stuff cleans them like magic. Use the paste full strength and be amazed.

[JViello]

I have to admit as a Master Certified Textile Cleaner certified by three major mills, I am giggling at most of the posts here and now understand how products like Oxyclean make a fortune when it's nothing more than sodium bicarbonate.

It's not only about enzymes, it's not only about vinegar (Athough there is merit based on the chemistry).

It's all in the chemistry of the urine, the cats diet, and what you need to remove it combined with the type of fabric you are dealing with.

Urine contains acidic salts and alkaline compounds and yes, biological enzymes. Extraction is also key or you are leaving a ton of crap behind which will accelerate resoiling.

Sometimes you do get into a situation where there is fiber damage and while the smell can be removed, the "ugly" can not.

Anyhow, since the OP has a warranty I won't get too much into detail. But just know there is no "magic joo joo". What you need is a cleaner who is trained properly and has the equipment to do the job Oh...and they/we can't come out for $59.00 and do the job right and make a living.

[sweetamiga]

Blue windex glass cleaner is the only thing I know that removes the odor and is used by carpet specialists.

I then make a solution of borax & distilled white vinegar & water if the other doesn't fully remove the stain.

[JViello]

Originally Posted by sweetamiga

Blue windex glass cleaner is the only thing I know that removes the odor and is used by carpet specialists.

I then make a solution of borax & distilled white vinegar & water if the other doesn't fully remove the stain.

LOL If your carpet cleaner is using Windex, he's a hack! Fire him!

Been involved with the industry in some form since 1989, and I've never heard of that - and I've seen some crazy stuff!

Windex contains ammonia, so does urine! Don't do that. Trust me.

Borax is sodium borate, and comprised of about 54 percent boric acid...which is great for neutralizing urine. However, sodium borate salts are classic alkaline buffers in detergent formulations, with pH determined principally by the acid:base ratio.

What that means is Borax has an effective PH of about 9.5 or 2.5 points alkaline. Vinegar has a ph of 3-4. By combining the two, you essentially neutralize each other and rend both ineffective. (To ratchet down from an alkaline of 9 you have to go two points acidic or "5" on the ph scale.)

However, Borax and other borates clean and bleach by converting some water molecules to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). You can just save some cash and skip the step and pour some h2o2 into your wash.

That's the simple explanation for sake of the thread - but again, like I said: Finding a true professional is key and when you do, there is not much we can't restore. We just don't do "whole house cleanings" for $69.00.

Oh and oxyclean is nothing more than a high school chemistry trick. I'd be happy to mix you up some for half the cost.

[J. Trent Hicks]

do a Google search for NokOut. Works every time, especially if you have a "Little Green Steam Machine"!

[NM posts]

This is a great and useful thread - I used to have an elderly, incontinent dog, and someone told me to pour white vinegar on the stain. I did and then I had a carpet that smelled like vinegar.