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Cat spray smell is a common problem for many pet owners, as our feline friends can develop a bad habit of urinating outside the box when they\u2019re sick, stressed, or threatened. After all, misery loves company, and the extra-pungent odor is a surefire way to ensure everyone in the home is equally uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

Since it\u2019s more persistent than most everyday odors, cat spray is impossible to tolerate and extra challenging to eliminate. If the smell makes you feel unwelcome in your own house, we\u2019ll provide six tips and home remedies to get rid of the smell quickly, easily, and effectively.<\/p>\n

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How to Get Rid of Cat Spray Smell<\/h2>\n

1. Search for Spray with a Blacklight<\/h3>\n

The first step in eliminating cat spray odors is finding the sprayed areas. Cats will re-spray in places bearing their urine smell, so if you don\u2019t remove it, you\u2019ll have a recurring cleaning job to manage.<\/p>\n

Cats often spray around doors or windows if there\u2019s an outdoor stressor or on new items that bring unfamiliar smells into the home. After localizing the odor to a particular room, use a blacklight to pinpoint the spray. The phosphorus in dried urine causes it to glow neon yellow or green under UV light.<\/p>\n

Darken the room and sweep the light over the floors, walls, and baseboard to reveal spray patterns. Cats are sneaky, and you may have to check behind furniture, in closets, or among piles of clothes. When you find the spray, mark the perimeter to outline where to clean.<\/p>\n

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2. Use an Enzyme Cleaner on the Spray Marks<\/h3>\n

Enzyme cleaners are the most effective solutions to remove cat spray smells. While many cleaners only mask the scent, enzymatic formulas have active enzymes that target and break down odor-causing compounds. The smell goes away for good, and your cat won\u2019t pick up the scent to drive them to re-spray.<\/p>\n

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