Cat pissed on and between (the dreaded crack) the drivers and middle seats and on seatbelts in the Dakota on the way to the vet to be neutered. Removing the seat is an option, but 90% of the area can be worked unobstructed. The other 10% is seatbelt fabric. seats are fabric. I have no idea how much he peed. All the female cats on my road keep trying to hump the damn thing. What product/step do you guys recommend?

 

Hit up your local pet store and browse the shelves and ask the salesmen/women. There are some product that you simply spray in and bacteria dissolves the urine. Others you have to apply and then rinse. I would say the pet store is your best bet.
When we HAD cats, I was confronted with a similar problem, but for the life of me I cant remember its name.
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Cleaning cat urine effectively depends on many factors such as where it's located, how long it was left unnoticed, and the type of surface it was deposited on. The most recommended products on the market contain enzymes which cause a chemical reaction with the urine to make it easier to clean. They break down the urine and neutralize the odor. The best approach is to take a rag or paper towels and soak up as much urine as possible first by firmly pressing on the area, repeating until you've absorbed as much urine as possible. A small carpet steamer can be helpful in sucking the urine from the carpet. If using a commercial product to clean the cat urine, it is best to follow the intructions on the bottle from that point as each have their own properties and strengths. Some products which have received good reviews include: "Kids 'n' Pets Brand Stain & Odor Remover" and "Just for Cats by Nature's Miracle".
There are few truly effective home remedies that work well in removing cat urine odors and stains. What seems to work for one person doesn't work for another. Perhaps this is because different urine-soaked surfaces require different methods or solutions. Most people try dozens of things before finding something that does the job and agree that bleach, perfume-based products, and ammonia-based products do not work and likely to make the problem worse.
Here are a few home remedies that some people have found useful:
Vinegar and Baking Soda - First soak up as much of the urine as you can, then soak the area with a mixture of 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water and a little soap. With a clean rag, soak up any excess liquid pressing firmly and repeatedly until dry. Repeat this process using fresh water, and then use another rag to soak up the remaining liquid. After this, sprinkle some baking soda on the area and vaccuum up in 24 hours.
Peroxide - Some people claim peroxide works well in cleaning up cat urine and stains, though this can be tricky on surfaces which might discolor easily. Supposedly, peroxide breaks down the components in the cat urine which cause stains and odor. Pour a small amount directly on the area and allow to dry. Then rinse with warm water and soak up with a rag or paper towel.
Listerine Mouthwash - A number of people claim this helps eliminate cat urine odors when a few drops are added to your water & vinegar solution, or when mixed with a peroxide solution. It can also be mixed with just hot water and dabbed on the area. Most likely this is because of the amount of alcohol in Listerine.
As you can see, the issue of cleaning cat urine is complicated and there are no easy answers or quick fixes. You must be willing to consistently balance preventative measures with adequate cleaning methods and simply hope that your efforts will resolve the problem with time and persistence.

 

Another vote for Nature's Miracle - my dog has a bad habit of peeing on my bed (.....) and the Nature's Miracle cleans it right up. The trick is to use a lot, and let it dry completely.

Hydrogen peroxide also works really well to remove biological stains like urine, BUT it can sometimes discolor fabrics, so be careful.

Nature's miracle is one of those enzymatic cleaners that (is supposed to) actually break down the chemical components of the urine so that it is completely removed, instead of just masked. (Anything that just gets the cat pee odor out, as opposed to getting the pee itself, might solve your problem temporarily but the smell will come back.)

Next time take your cat to the vet in a carrier? It's safer, anyway, in case of an accident (last thing you need in a crash is a cat flying through the air and smacking into your head).

 

Thanks for the tips. We doused it with Nature's Miracle this afternoon and left the windows open for ventilation. I'll keep you guys posted.

The vet is less than 1/4 mile from my house. The cat was in a cardboard box - the kind the vet sends them home in. Anything more than that was overkill at the moment.

 

Awww - get a nice carrier. They're cheap. They often like to see out.

 

Stop worrying about the cat - it is less than a 2 minute ride.

 

Wonder if the 5.9 had anything to do with that?!

 

Well, the wife was driving so it may have - she has a HEAVY foot!

 

I've used 'Urine Be Gone' on cat urine and it does a very good job at neutralizing the odor. You can get it at Petsmart, Walgreens, Target etc...

 

Nice find!!

 

I say check out Bed Bath and Beyond, they got this pretty big bottle that does the trick really well for pet accidents and is gauranteed. it also removes the color of the urine that usually stains the fabric or carpet materials. I'm sure you could use that on your cloth materials in your car.

 

I've tried it at home for my lil puppy when he goes on the carpet on accident. other

 

other products usually just smells good and doesnt clean as well. i've tried stuff from walmart and petsmart, but this stuff at bed bath and beyond works. try it out!

 

nature's miracle has helped tremendously and i believe it will do the trick. we applied it liberally and allowed it to soak, keeping the windows open for ventilation. the smell isn't totally gone yet, but based on the progression so far, i think it will disappear totally.

 

I've tried that also, but like i've mentioned before, bed bath and beyond has something a little better than nature's miracle from petsmart