Re: Help please re cat carpet odour!

> "Bobcat" <bob_cattUNSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> "Bobcat" <bob_cattUNSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>>A close relative has a dear old longhair former stray named Bud who's
>>>>diabetic, and whose urine has a particularly strong odour. Unfortunately
>>>>Bud can't control his bladder, and our relative's wall-to-wall carpeting
>>>>reeks of urine. Ordinary rug shampooing won't remove it.
>>>>
>>>> Is there something that will remove at least some of the smell? It
>>>> would have to be an international product available in the Toronto
>>>> area, perhaps that can be mixed into a rug shampooer, or applied by
>>>> brush. Any suggestions are very welcome! Thanks.
>>
>> "NMR" <haveyouplonkedatrolltoday@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> www.urinegone.com I have tried it and it worked for me
>>
>> We hadn't heard of Urinegone until your heads-up. Thanks for the info.
>> Looking at the website, the product seems useful behind large furniture,
>> where Bud has sneaked to do his thing in spots - just what Urinegone is
>> designed to deal with. Unfortunately the entire carpet areas need
>> deodorizing, so our relative will also need something that can cover
>> larger areas - perhaps an additive to carpet shampoo. If you or anyone
>> know of such a product, please write. (Normal shampoos don't work.)
>> Thanks again.

"NMR" <haveyouplonkedatrolltoday@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Here in the US most professional carpet cleaners companies have a chemical
> they use to clean the problem. I you have a local chemical cleaning
> supply company give them a call and ask what is in stock. I don't know
> what the regulations are there.
>
> here is a link about removing urine
> http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/misc.shtml
>
> But I have a bad feeling you are going to have to pull the carpet up and
> remove the padding underneath of it. It is easy to clean the carpet but
> the > padding and the floor below absorbs the odor.

I'm afraid you're right. Our relative is already talking about taking up the
carpet - a big undertaking. I really appreciate both your helpful replies,
and he will too.


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