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If you have a cat, you may find some puddles of cat urine on the floor several times. Cat urine can stain wooden floors and leave a strong smell. Depending on your cat's age and the type of laminate flooring, you can use a variety of cleaning and preventive solutions to clean your cat's urine.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Cleaning wooden floors

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   Wipe away the puddle of cat urine. If it is a new puddle of urine, use a absorbent rag to absorb the water. Use enough force to dry. If necessary, use as many rags to remove as much dirt from the floor as possible.
   • You can also use a paper towel, but the amount of towels should be enough to dry as much as possible.
   • Have a rag ready until your cat is no longer peeing outside of the litter box.

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   Choose the right detergent. There are many types of cleaning chemicals on the market. It is best to find out which chemicals are most effective depending on the type of laminate flooring and the degree of damage. Test the product on a hidden area of ​​the laminate floor before applying all the stain; Your best bet is to make sure the cleaning product is safe for the finish on the floor surface.

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   Use a detergent specifically formulated to treat pet urine. Some products such as Nature's Miracle and Urine Gone are recommended by some websites, as these will remove odors and prevent your cat from peeing in the same place, but will leave a musty smell if not cleaned later. there.

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   Use 3% hydrogen peroxide and water. Moisten a rag or paper towel with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, then cover the stain. Leave hydrogen peroxide on the stain for a few hours or overnight, depending on the severity of the stain.
   • Make sure the rag or paper towel does not dry out. Check from time to time and add more hydrogen peroxide as needed. You can also put plastic wrap on top, using tape to seal the plastic edges.
   • After a few hours, you can use a absorbent material like baking soda or cat litter to remove any liquid from the floor. First remove a paper towel, then sprinkle absorbent material on the stain. Look for a product that both absorbs and deodorizes such as baking soda or cat litter.
   • Once the moisture and smell of your urine have been absorbed, you can wipe away the absorbent material or baking soda and let it dry.

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   Use a stronger mixture of hydrogen peroxide with a few drops of dish soap and a pinch of baking soda.
   • For relatively small stains, remember to only pour hydrogen peroxide on the correct stain, check every 10 minutes and dry as soon as the stain is gone.

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   Use a two-component peroxide wood bleaching agent, commonly known as "A / B" bleach leaves. This is a two-component bleach - hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide. This bleach works to remove all colors of wood, which is also a disadvantage of two-component wood bleaching agent.
   • Wood bleach has very specific instructions. The two components of the product are mixed together. You should read the manufacturer's instructions and warnings, as these chemicals are very strong. It is best to use rubber gloves and goggles when working, and keep the room well ventilated.

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   Make a warm water solution with 25-30% white vinegar as an alternative to commercial cleaning products. Vinegar helps neutralize the ammonia that creates an odor in your cat's urine. This solution is also better for the environment than harsh chemicals.

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   Paint the wooden floor. Cats' urine can be absorbed into the wood for a long time, which should be removed by grinding and reworking the finish on the floor. Grind the surface of the floor and apply a paint brush to apply the polish to the floor.
   • Consult a specialist about the type of sandpaper to use depending on the type of wood and how well your cat's urine penetrates the floor.
   • Use a varnish suitable for the wood grain.
   • Contact the company that sells laminate flooring to you, as they often provide a painted surface correction pen that can help you restore the details to your liking.
   • Consider applying another coat of polish to the floor once you have cleaned and repainted it to prevent other problems that could cause cat urine to seep onto the floor below.

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   Repeat the steps for floor cleaning. You may need to rework more than once to completely remove the stain. If you smell your cat's urine but don't know where it is, you can try using a UV light to find it. Sometimes the urine soaks into the underlying floor and cannot get rid of the smell unless you change another floor. If you decide to replace a laminate floor, you will need to put a finishing finish on the floor surface.
   • Use a deodorant that can be found at pet stores. Look for those with an enzyme component to kill the remaining bacteria.
   • Make sure the smell of the urine is completely removed so that the cat will not be attracted to it again.
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Part 2 of 2: Prevent your cat from urinating in the wrong place

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   Know the cause of your cat's pee. There are two causes of a cat's urination: to mark territory by spreading a small amount of urine in many places, or by leaving urine in a large puddle. When peeing, cats often look for a wide surface area, which is why a floor surface is their perfect target.
   • If you have a lot of cats, you need to provide them with a separate area.

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   Give your cat a sense of peace of mind in its territory. Cats will mark their territory with urine more often if they feel the need to claim. In this behavior, the cat will erect its tail and often urinate on vertical surfaces such as walls.
   • The cat will mark its territory to alert the other cats of information such as when to mate. Sterilizing your cat can help solve this problem.
   • Close windows, blinds, and doors so your cat won't see other cats and get scared, otherwise they will begin marking territory.
   • Be especially careful when the cat is in a new environment. Treat your cat's peeing behavior before it becomes a routine.
   • Attach your motion sensor to your lawn sprinkler and place it near windows or doors to keep other cats out of your home.

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   Choose the right litter box for your cat. Cats are naturally very clean and picky, so providing a clean and comfortable sandbox is key to keeping them from urinating on the floor. The sandbox should be one and a half times the length of the cat. Your cat needs enough space to turn around after it is done.
   • Do not use covered sandboxes. Sandboxes like this can make your cat feel besieged, and it will also retain the odor inside because the shielding prevents outside air from circulating into the box to dry the sand. If you have a lot of cats in your home, the sheltered sandbox will also limit your cat's ability to escape against another cat. Keep this in mind as your cat can avoid using the litter box if it feels ambushed inside.
   • Make sure the wall is not too high for the cat to walk through. This is especially important for older cats.

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   A rule to remember is that the number of litter boxes should be equal to the number of cats plus one. So remember the equation 1 cat = 2 boxes, 3 cats = 4 boxes, and so on.
   • If your house has multiple floors, you should put a sandbox on each floor. Come to think of it, when you're on the fifth floor, do you want to go to the first floor to pee?

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   Choose the correct location to place the sand box. Make sure the litter box is in a convenient location for your cat. Not the location of the sandbox is suitable for indoor placement, but the cat will adapt to you. If your cat is constantly peeing somewhere, it is wise to put the sandbox there and slowly move it where you want.
   • Choose a location that is safe and convenient for your cat. Do not place near dining areas, in wet basements, wall cabinets, or near electrical appliances that may scare your cat.
   • If you have a lot of cats in your home, make sure that the sandboxes are spread out over the place. Don't put the litter boxes in the same room, as you probably don't want your cat to avoid the litter box just to avoid another cat. Place a box in each of the cat's favorite areas.
   • Make sure each cat in the house has a box of sand and one more. If you only have one cat and your home has multiple floors, you should put a sandbox on each floor.

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   Keep the sandbox clean. At the very least, you should discard your cat's waste from the sandbox twice a day, rinsing it once a month. If you do not use sand that can remove waste from the sand, you should rinse the box at least once a week.
   • Strong scent household cleaners can keep cats away from the sandbox. When cleaning the sandbox, use a very diluted bleach in hot water or very diluted dish soap.
   • Check the sand type. Cats love odorless, textured soft sand that can be digged and filled. Cats also dislike scented materials because their sense of smell is very sensitive.
   • Studies have shown that most cats like sand made of loose, lumpy, odorless clay that contains activated carbon.
   • Make sure that the amount of sand in the box is about 7.5 cm thick and replenish it periodically after each cleaning.
   • Beware of high-tech self-cleaning sandboxes, as they have many drawbacks. These can scare your cat or become clogged easily. Its main downside is that you cannot monitor the cat's health, as it clears any large lumps before you have a chance to check it out.

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   Make your cat comfortable. There are many factors that can stress your cat and avoid using a sandbox, including moving, building a home, having a lot of cats in the house, and generally sudden changes. Solve such a problem to give the cat a sense of security and comfort in its territory.
   • Watch for interactions in a home that has multiple cats. Conflict can cause problems with the cat's pee, especially if the conflict occurs near the sandbox's location that causes the cat to associate the litter box with bad memories.
   • Don't punish the cat for peeing outside of the sandbox. Not only does the punishment make your cat afraid of you, but it also makes him think he's having trouble urinating. Find out why your cat pee outside of the litter box, as punishment will only have the opposite effect.

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   Consult with a veterinarian. Your veterinarian will do a physical exam and urine test to find out if there's a health problem in your cat. Urinary tract infections and kidney problems are common problems that cause cats to change urination habits.
   • Age can play an important role in urination problems, and the older your cat, the stronger the odor of urine.
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Advice

• Baking soda can absorb odors, but won't remove stains.
• Get expert advice when you want to change the floor.
• Be sure to read the labels on all store-bought products for the safety of people and cats.

Warning

• Hydrogen peroxide can stain the finish paint on the wooden floor. Make sure you wipe off the hydrogen peroxide and let it dry after using it on wood floors coated with varnish. Otherwise, the floor may appear white opaque spots.

What you need

• Hydrogen peroxide
• Wood bleaching agent
• Pet deodorant products
• Sandpaper
• Paint surface correction pen
• White vinegar
• Rag
• Tissue
• Plastic wrap
• Tape