Taking Care of Pet “Accidents”

Given the fact that cats and dogs are territorial, both are also not capable of, shall we say, “putting the call of nature on hold”. Hence, most of the time, they experience these sudden accidents”, and by that, we meant your pets taking number 1 or number 2, or even worse, throw up right in the comfort of your own living room, or at times, in your car.

Too bad, you must have forgotten to put on the covers, huh? Well, calm down, as things like these do happen every once in a while. And we, as pet owners, are responsible for cleaning after your beloved Pissy-Cat and Poopy-Pooch’s leavings. 

Listed are some tips on how to take care of your pet’s accidental drip-&-drop-&-disgorge. In other words, pet pee, poop, and puke on your furniture:

For Cat and Dog Urine

-          Rule of thumb: Dry it while it’s still fresh. Dog and cat urine are notorious for its musty, ammonia-like smell so make sure not to let it dry by itself. First thing to do is to blot the affected area with an absorbent cloth.

-          After which, treat the spot with vinegar or club soda to eliminate the “essence” of the urine. Continue to absorb the liquid using a thick absorbent cloth. Another workaround is to use vacuum to extract the remaining moisture from the upholstery.

-          Apply baking soda and let it stand for about an hour to neutralize the smell. You may also use commercial deodorizers to alleviate the urine’s sharp, funky odor.

-          For stain removal, squeeze an ample amount of lemon juice to the affected area. It is also advisable to use commercial stain remover or other cleaning solutions.

-          Dry out the affected area using hair blower. Take precautionary measures when using flat iron drying out moisture within the area

But just before you do the dirty work, make sure to put on rubber gloves and facial mask to protect yourself from bacteria. As for your furniture, always remember to keep your pet covers handy to prevent unexpected pet-related disasters such as this.

For Cat and Dog Poop

Cleaning pet poop can be tricky and may require a lot more work.

-          For dry, solid poop, simply scoop the fecal matter as soon as possible.

-          Vacuum of brush off the affected area to remove small loose bits.

-          For runny, diarrhea-like poop, absorb the watery fecal matter with thick paper towel. Never use old newspaper, as the ink could stain your upholstery even more. Repeat until excess waste are all cleared up. Do this exact same procedure with pet vomit.

-          Blot the area with a thick cloth, then brush it with detergent and water. You may also consider adding disinfectant to the solution.

-          After which, blot the spot with a thick cloth, then rinse it with warm water. Repeat the process if necessary. Never rub the affected area with the cloth, as it may leave unwanted stain on your upholstery.

-          For stain removal, it is better to use commercial stain remover to ensure no stain marks will be left untreated on the upholstery.

-          Apply baking soda and let it stand for about an hour to neutralize the smell. You may also use household deodorizers if necessary.

-          Dry out the affected area using hair blower. Take precautionary measures when using flat iron drying out moisture within the area.

But just before you do the dirty work, make sure to put on rubber gloves and facial mask to protect yourself from bacteria. As for your furniture, always remember to keep your pet covers handy to prevent unexpected pet-related disasters such as this.