What will work to stop cat pee odor?!

[Freedom]

I never had any success with Nature's Miracle. When I lived in the aprtment, Mr. Amber Cat routinely peed out of the box. UGH!

When I bought my house, I made sure: NO carpetting, all hardwoods and linoleum. For easier clean ups. The new hardwoods which I had put in stand up well; the old ones stain. Will need to have those refinished eventually.

Prevention is the only clear way out, that I know of. I've had 15 cats in 14 years. Prevention means plenty of litter boxes, and knowing who has a UTI as soon as possible!

I know you said you aren't going to add boxes but, consider your options: more boxes or hunting around for stains and trying to remove odor. Oh, they sell black lights which you can use to find the stains. I even bought one of those, but knowing where the stain was didn't help eliminate it.

Some cats won't use a box that has been used. Some won't use a box that a certain OTHER cat has used. Some want one for pee and another for poop. Some guard the box and won't let anyone else use it.

Maybe others have had success removing the odor, but I never did. Best wishes! Sandie

[Medusa]

I use Urine Gone. You can get it at Bed Bath and Beyond and now they're even carrying it in supermarkets, such as Giant Eagle around here in OH. I tried white vinegar to no avail and when I found Urine Gone, it was a godsend. As you said, if you can treat the spot as soon as you find it, it's better. The important thing w/Urine Gone is to remove as much as the urine as you possibly can with a paper towel, then totally soak the spot w/the Urine Gone. Scrub it thoroughly, (follow directions on the bottle closely), then soak the spot again. I have 7 cats, 4 of which are occasional pee kitties. Occasional or not, I will not tolerate that, so I have them on medication and that's been the real breakthrough for me. Good luck w/this. I know all too well how frustrating and embarrassing this can be, not to mention just plain unsanitary.

[Purr-tender]

Sandie and Mary, thanks for your advice. Sandie how many cats do you have now, and how many litter boxes?
I am pretty sure which of my cats are the offenders. Squeakers has been treated for UTI but may need more antibiotics, his sister Emmy Lou is just a rotten little girl, she's the one who is peeing in corners behind furniture. Hopefully once I find homes for my fosters the peeing problem will resolve itself. I just get so frustrated, it seems like all I do here is scoop and snoop! I do love each one of these little fur balls with all my heart and am happy to have them in my life. I just don't want to be ashamed to have family and friends visit. Also, do any of you use any kind of air purifiers?

[Medusa]

I know you didn't ask me but I'll tell you that I have 8 litter boxes, one for each cat plus one. Plus I have one in the guest room for Puddy because that's where she sleeps because I have to keep a close eye on her due to CRF. No air purifiers; I figure the pee cats will do their thing on the air purifier, too, so why bother? Having multiple litter boxes definitely helps.

[moosmom]

I've used Nok-Out which is an enzyme that neutralizes cat urine. You need to get a black light that will help you find the pee spots you can't see.

[Medusa]

Forgot to mention: Urine Gone is also an enzyme and it has a black light enclosed in the package. Hope this helps. Confused yet?

[Freedom]

I have 9 cats; and 8 boxes. 7 boxes have hoods, one does not. All have the same litter in them. They are in 3 bedrooms, so they are near each other, not out in the "public" rooms.

Nope, I don't have an air purifier. I think about it now and then.

Interesting thread!