Cleaning hardwood floors stained by cat pee...
sunnydj47
5 years ago
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Comments (14)I literally tried to do so many of these solutions that I could find all over the internet and none of them worked for me at least. My cat used to be the type that would kick her litter out of the box and then pee on it and that's why it was on my floor in the first place. I ended up just buying a thin hard bristled scrub brush and Pledge Gentle Wood Floor Cleaner from Walmart and I got down and scrubbed it out of the grains of my wood floor. It got it all out though! This may mess with the longevity of the floor but honestly I am in an apartment and I just need the stain to be gone. I guess if you need to you can get wood refinishing polish but I don't even think the apartments here got finished in the first place. Lmao. I hope this can help someone!...See Morecat urine stain/odor on hardwood floor
Comments (7)Urine off is suppose to be a very good product. All the products like Urine off may have to be reapplied a few times if it is really bad. Very important to pour a lot of the product on so it will soak. Must air dry. Many people put plastic over it so the product doesn't evaporate. Should be soaking for as many hours as possible. These products don't work within a half hour. Nature's Miracle is also highly rated. Same principle as Urine off. If you have used Urine Off correctly and tried in a few times, try another product like Nature's Miracle. It is actually more important to get rid of the odor. Depending on a number of factors, you may or may not get rid of the stain. If the stain is only on your hardwood finish, sanding will remove it. If the stain goes down to the wood, it would have to be sanded and then try these products again. Last resort, use wood bleach or replace the boards....See MoreCats vs hardwood floors
Comments (2)You mentioned a cat that will urinate should anything drop to the floor (like a rug, sweater, piece of cloth, etc). This is a DISASTER for hardwoods. If I had a cat that was a "marker" (one that marks using urine) - even if only 1/year - I would stay FAR away from wood. Wood, no matter how you finish it, will SOAK UP the urine and NEVER let it go...ever. We call them "pet stains". Visitors will call them disgusting. As much as I love hardwood - I don't worry about nails or scratches because that can be fixed easily - I would NOT add wood flooring to a home until my "marker" (the cat that urinates on items) went to heaven. Sorry but I would put off a hardwood floor until your cat moves to the next plain of existence (s/he dies)....or moves out. Sorry. Stick with tile....See MoreCleaning stain off new hardwoods
Comments (9)"If alcohol doesn’t work try a little WD40 on a paper towel and wipe with the direction of the grain." I don't know if I would use either on hardwood, 100% definitely not WD-40, its an oil and will probably stain the floor worse. Are these prefinished or site finished floors? Who put down the building board?...See Moresunnydj47
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