Pooping outside the litter box is a really unpleasant experience for a cat owner. Don’t worry, though, cleaning up cat poop doesn’t have to be a hassle. We’ll show you how to clean up cat poop and make it look, and smell, like it was never there.
Preparing to Clean Up Cat Poop
You’ll need the following to clean up the cat poop:
- A pair of latex rubber gloves. Most cat owners are unaware of the dangers that pet feces pose to your health. Numerous bacteria and parasites can be found in cat feces. That being stated, keep your distance at all costs from cat feces.
- Old house clothes. You risk spilling detergent when cleaning, ruining your favorite clothing.
- White cloths or a roll of paper towel. A rag could be used to remove cat scooping from the carpet, but it’s not the ideal solution. Stay with us and read on because we shall address that later.
Removing The Cat Poop
Save yourself some time and get rid of it now! We urge you to immediately clean the contaminated area. As was already noted, cat feces can be harmful to human health. Additionally, poop bacteria results in offensive odors and long-lasting carpet stains.
- Start by getting rid of the solids.
- Use paper towels or an old rug.
- With hands already gloved, carefully pick up the poo from the carpet.
- Dispose of cat poo in a safe and hygienic way.
How to Clean Up Cat Poop Stains
DIY Carpet Cleaning Solution
The appropriate mixture will help you quickly and effectively remove cat poop from carpet. If done correctly, a DIY carpet cleaner can be a reliable tool for removing tough feces stains. Note that you also need to eliminate the odor. Here is a recipe for a homemade carpet cleaning for chemists.
You need:
- 2 cups of distilled white vinegar;
- 2 cups of lukewarm water;
- ⅘ tablespoons of baking soda.
DIY Cleaning Steps:
- Grab rags or paper towels and fold them in two.
- Place them over the stain and dab until the cloth comes up dry.
- Avoid pressing the stain because doing so could spread the dirt around and drive it further into the carpet’s fibers.
- Pile baking soda on the area and wait 10 minutes.
- Create the magic cleaner while you’re waiting. In a small bucket, combine vinegar and water.
- Pour the liquid mixture gradually over the little mound of soda. You’ll probably see some sort of chemical reaction take place, but you shouldn’t worry too much about it. The bubbling procedure helps to remove debris from the carpet fibers. It takes some time for homemade remedies to start working.
- Dab the blemish gently.
- Avoid forcefully rubbing and washing the carpet as this could harm it.
Repeat the process and give the miracle cleaner another shot if necessary.
Commercial Cat Poop Cleaners
There are numerous carpet cleaning products on the market. Check to see if the carpet stain remover you choose is safe, especially for your cat’s accidents:
- Cat urine smells like ammonia, yet it doesn’t contain ammonia. Your cat will be more likely to use the same location to release itself if you use ammoniac cleaning supplies to clean up the problem.
- Use a non-toxic, chlorine-free, and all-natural carpet cleaning to keep your pet safe from poisoning or allergies.
Many of the processes in the cleaning procedure are similar to those in DIY. It’s time to treat the stains after the solids have been eliminated and the moisture has been dealt with.
- Fill the dirty area with cleaning solution to the point of saturation.
- Use enough product to allow the carpet in the troubled region to thoroughly absorb it.
- Now for the enjoyable part. The majority of commercial products do not require any kind of scrubbing, rubbing, or other action. In order for the remedy to really tackle the smudges, you actually need time—anywhere between 10 minutes and overnight.
- It is then simply a matter of grabbing a white cloth or paper towel, folding it, and covering the treated area. A hefty object can be placed on top to further aid in drawing the remaining liquid from the carpet.
How to Clean Up Cat Poop Smells
It is essential to quickly eliminate the lingering odor. Otherwise, it will attract your pet, causing them to poop again. Surprisingly, 5 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide and a few drops of gentle dish soap are all that are required to eliminate any unpleasant odors that may have lingered.
- In a small basin, combine the solvent and peroxide and whisk.
- Gently work the mixture into the stained area of the carpet.
- Move quickly and dab it to prevent the blend from finally eradicating the carpet’s color.
- Ensure that the towels and rags you are using are white once more.
Use only white clothing to avoid damaging your carpet by transferring color from colored rags.
How to Prevent Your Cat From Pooping Outside the Litter Box
Enzymatic detergents should dissuade your cat from pooping outside the litter box in the future in addition to eliminating difficult stains and persistent odors. Remember that there are many different neutralizers available, and that the directions can change. If nothing else works, just purchase an air purifier to eliminate the odor. Note: Because some cats might not want to use a dirty and unpleasant litter box, make sure you clean the litter box every day to prevent repeat mishaps.
