Tom cat went on the carpet

Orla K

I was feeding a stray cat and I left the door open to see would it come into the place and it did but it also left it's mark and now the place stinks. I found where it went and cleaned up as much as I could and used water/vinegar on it also orange smelling washing up liquid but I still smell it. I'm getting a cat from an animal shelter and they want to look around the apartment before they give it to me but I don't want them thinking I have another cat or had a cat, I'd be worried they wouldn't give me this cat.

What will work that will get the smell out? I'm going to have a look around in the kitchen (he got into one of the presses) and see did he do anything there aswell.

Dixie Chick

Oh dear me. My fellow went in my car (i took him on as a stray and while on way to vet to be neutered he peed in fright) and to be honest, even after a valet, baking soda, citrus, dettol and taking out teh seat and soaking it through in shower it still has a smell.

Maybe soem other posters can help, MinesAJackDaniels always seems to ahve extensive knowledge, maybe he ahs a tip?

Would be interested also

Sapsorrow

I read a good saying on a website before tha tsaid all the nag champa in India won't get rid of that smell and it's sadly true, my only advice to you is to but a little rug and throw it down on the spot thats what I did, the vinegar and baking soda thing doesn't completely get rid of it unfortunately! Those really expensive sprays designed to get rid of pee odours don't work either (b*stards!)

mymo

Have a similar problem with neighbours un-neutered tom coming in and spraying around my kitchen:mad:
I have found Zoflora disinfectant very good, also washing powder mixed with bit of water and plenty of elbow grease. Air the place well too, I'm always convinced I can smell it for days but others have said they can't smell a thing.