General Overview
Home with cats or other pets is prone to get urine stains on their floor. If the home is furnished with hardwood flooring then there are the chances that the urine will stain the wood floor and needs to be immediately cleaned. The cat urine not only stains the hardwood floor but also leave the bad odor.
Steps To Clean Urine/Pee Stains From Wood Floor
The steps to clean the Cat urine/pee stains from the wood are mentioned below:
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Blot: If the urine is fresh then the best way to get rid of the stain is to blot it using a towel or any other absorbent cloth.
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Chemical Cleaner: To clean the hardwood floor stains there are a number of chemical cleaners available in the market to serve the purpose but make sure to buy only that suits the type of the hardwood floor otherwise damage can result from using an irrelevant chemical cleaner. Testing a prior application is always recommended to protect the floor from getting damaged.
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Pet Urine Cleaner: Apply the pet urine cleaner over the floors that are specifically formulated for the same purpose. Application of these cleaners also restricts the cat from urinating at the same place.
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Hydrogen Peroxide: Alternatively, mix 3 percent of the hydrogen peroxide with water and then stir. Take the rag cloth or towel and wet it into the solution. Lay the cloth over the stain for two hours or for the overnight to get rid of the Pee stain and remove the cloth once the floor is dry.
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Create A Mixture: Mix baking soda, dish soap, and 3 percent of hydrogen peroxide again and pour it on the stain affected area and rub till the stain is disappeared.
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Peroxide Wood Bleach: Both parts of the bleach needs to be added together and applied over the stain as per the instructions labeled on the product.
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White Vinegar: Add the white vinegar to the warm water and dilute it. Pour this over the stain and rub. This is the best way to remove cat urine odor as vinegar is the strong ammonia neutralizer.
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Resealing: Sand the floor first and reseal it using high-quality wood floor stain.