Every time you see a cat peeing on the quilt, as a owner, you must be helpless or helpless, because no matter how you wash the quilt, the strong urine smell cannot be completely removed. But don't worry, a "two-stage cleaning method" that can effectively help you get rid of troubles and restore the freshness of your quilt!
Pre-processing
Items to prepare: paper towels, white vinegar, oxygenated bleach, baking soda, enzyme laundry detergent
First of all, when you find cat urine on your quilt, never throw it directly into the washing machine. Because the smell of cat urine spreads easily, it may contaminate other clothing. Therefore, it is recommended to wash the quilt separately and perform the following two pre-processing steps before washing.
First, rinse the urine stain with cold water and gently blot it dry with a paper towel. Do not rub it too hard to prevent the urine from penetrating deeper into the fibers. Next, prepare a basin of water, add oxygen bleach, and soak the urine stained area for 1 to 4 hours. Be careful not to use chlorine bleach to avoid damaging the quilt. After completing the above preparatory steps, the "two-stage cleaning method" is officially entered.
First stage
- Mix white vinegar and water in a ratio of 1:1, spray it on the urine stain, and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle baking soda powder on the urine stain to help the white vinegar adsorb.
- Put the quilt in the washing machine and wash it with cold water. Remember not to use hot or warm water, and do not add laundry detergent.
- Place the washed quilt outdoors to air dry. Do not use a dryer.
Second stage
After the quilt is completely dry, wash it a second time.
- Put it into the washing machine again, wash it with cold water, and add enzyme-containing laundry detergent.
- Air dry again. Once completely dry, smell to see if there is any residual odor. If so, repeat the pre-treatment and two-stage cleaning steps until complete removal.
Tip: Do not use a dryer during the entire process, as the high temperature will make the odor harder to remove. If the urine stain has dried on the quilt, you may need to repeat the entire process 2 to 3 times to completely remove the odor.
If the quilt is no longer smelly but the room still smells like urine, you can check with a UV light to see if there are other areas marked by cats. After you find it, you can mark it with chalk or sticky notes, and then treat it with professional deodorizing products. In addition, if your cat often pees on the bed, it is recommended to take it to the veterinarian for examination as soon as possible, because this may be a physical problem, so do not ignore it.