Gross! My cat just hacked up something. How do I clean it up?
It's not pleasant, but it's a good thing if you discover cat puke right away. Dry puke can be cleaned too, but since any cat puke has a tendency to stain, the faster you act, the better. Remove as much vomit as you can with a dry paper towel, spoon, or a knife. Be careful not to press the vomit further into the carpet. Spray the area with water and blot using a dry paper towel. Rotate the towel so you're always using a dry spot on the towel—you may need a few to get the job done. Spray an enzyme-based cleaner on the spot to break down the proteins that cause permanent damage. Always follow the product's instructions.
I just found dried dog pee. How do I clean it up?
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How do I clean up wet dog pee?
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According to Michelle Schenker, founder of CanineJournal.com, wet and dry dog pee are two different beasts that require two different removal techniques. (This method works for cat pee, too, and is Humane Society-approved!) Place paper towels over the urine to soak it up, then cover the paper towels with a clean towel. If it's a rug, place a towel under the urine spot too. Press firmly into the spot with an old rag or something you don't mind getting urine on to absorb as much liquid as possible. If the paper towels and towels are soaked, repeat the process. Once the urine is soaked up, rinse with cool water and soak up the area with towels or a wet vac. When the spot is dry, vacuum. Sprinkle on baking soda and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes for added freshness and vacuum again.
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