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Cat urine deposited outside the litter box -- either by spraying or by an "accident" -- will cause an odor if left untreated. Part of the odor comes from the cat urine itself -- mainly when the urine is "fresh". The rest of the odor comes from the bacteria which lives on the urine. The bacteria consume the organic matter in the urine releasing malodorous gases while breaking down the urine.

The only way to eliminate the odor is to completely clean up the cat urine. If 100% of the urine cannot be removed then odor will be inevitable. There are many commercial urine cleaners to help with the cleaning process. The best cat urine cleaners are those containing bacteria and/or enzymes. The commercial products contain bacteria that are efficient at consuming the urine. The enzymes help provide an environment that is ideal for the bacteria.

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Steps for cleaning cat urine are:

Clean up the cat urine as soon after the incident as possible by blotting with paper towels. Wiping may spread the urine and work it further into the surface.
Do not use any other cleaners or chemicals on the spot before using the cat urine cleaner product. If you have used other cleaners or chemicals rinse the area repeatedly and let dry before using the commercial cleaner.
For fabrics and carpets always check for colorfastness on an inconspicuous spot before using the urine cleaner.
Soak the spot with the cat urine cleaner.
Let air dry
Cat urine cleaners require dampness to work most efficiently. The bacteria that consume the urine do their best work in a damp to wet environment. It may be necessary to cover an old or especially large spot with plastic for several hours before letting air dry.
As the cat urine cleaner starts to work the smell of cat urine may actually increase. This is normal and just indicates that the bacteria are doing their job.

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