Cats can be your best friend one minute, then leave you a stinky mess to clean up the next! Cat parents understand how difficult it can be to get rid of cat urine odors on clothes, towels or other soft surfaces. Cat urine smell can sometimes remain on fabrics for long after you’ve already cleaned them.
In this guide, learn how to get the cat urine smell out of your clothes.
Why Does Cat Urine Smell So Bad?
There are several reasons why cat urine can smell so pungent. Bacteria, concentration, gender, age and even health conditions can affect how strong the odor can be. Cat urine specifically is more concentrated than other animals' urine, containing more waste and less water leading to a stronger scent.
Why Choose OdoBan®?
OdoBan® is excellent for tough pet odors. OdoBan® eliminates foul odors caused by pet urine, leaving behind a lasting fresh scent. OdoBan® is not a masking agent. Additionally, OdoBan® works as a laundry refresher. When added to the laundry rinse cycle as directed, OdoBan® controls laundry odors, softens and eliminates static cling.
Is OdoBan® safe for clothes?
Yes, OdoBan® is safe for use on most washables and fabrics, when used as directed. OdoBan® is pH neutral and contains no dyes or phosphorous.
Removing Pet Urine Smell from Clothes
Clothing and fabric that have been exposed to cat pee can have a powerful, lingering ammonia odor. Here’s how to effectively remove cat urine smell from clothing using OdoBan®.
A few safety reminders:
- Never mix OdoBan® with any cleaning products or chemicals.
- Always use OdoBan® as directed on the label.
- Don’t measure OdoBan® with measuring cups used for food and drink.
How to Remove Cat Urine Smell from Clothing
OdoBan® controls laundry malodors, softens and eliminates static cling without damaging fibers when added to the laundry rinse cycle. Here’s how to remove urine odors from clothing using OdoBan® in the laundry.
- Wash, as normal. Wash the clothes as usual in your washing machine. Use regular laundry detergent and avoid using fabric softeners.
- Add OdoBan®. During the final rinse cycle, add 8 ounces (or 1 cup) of OdoBan® concentrate to freshen clothing and eliminate lingering odors on fabrics.
- Dry. Dry the clothes immediately after washing, either by air drying or using a dryer.
- Repeat, if necessary. For stronger odors, repeat the process until the urine smell is completely gone.
If your washing machine has fabric softener compartment (not the bleach compartment), you can add OdoBan® concentrate here before starting the load. If this compartment will not hold 8 ounces, use 4 ounces (or as much as your compartment will hold).
Removing Cat Urine Stains from Clothing
Cat urine can sometimes leave not only odors, but stains. Fortunately, OdoBan® Pet Oxy Stain Remover can be used to remove pet urine stains, and other pet odors like pet vomit stains or pet feces stains.
OdoBan® Pet Oxy Stain Remover is an oxygen-activated, bleach-free stain remover that can lift and remove stains and odors from fabric and laundry.
How to Remove Pet Stains from Clothes with OdoBan® Pet Oxy Stain Remover
When removing pet stains from fabrics, it’s important to act quickly and treat stains as soon as possible.
- Remove any excess residue from the fabric. Scoop up any thick soil with a spoon or dull knife.
- Saturate the stain. Saturate the stained area with OdoBan® Pet Oxy Stain Remover. We suggest spraying from the inside of your garment outwards, so that the stain does not get pushed deeper into the fabric.
- Blot. Immediately blot with a clean, absorbent, colorfast cloth or paper towel.
- Repeat, as necessary. Repeat as needed increasing the contact time up to 30 minutes for hard to remove stains and odors.
- Launder, as usual. Once you’ve pre-treated the stain, wash the clothing in your washing machine as usual.
Note: Test a small area of your clothing or fabric for colorfastness. Allow test area to dry. If color bleeds or discolors, fabric is not colorfast.
Removing pet urine smells from clothes can be a difficult task. However, by using OdoBan® and OdoBan® Pet Oxy Stain Remover as directed, you can remove those pet stains and odors and get back to spending quality time with your furry friends.
