Domestic Advice Urgently Needed

Wings_of_Ambition

Ok, like AAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH,

Parents have gone away. I've been left in charge of cat. Went downstairs this morning to find that cat needed the toilet, and so has pee'd in the kitchen weighing scales (nice of him to think about keeping it contained somwhere). However, he didnt get it all in and it went on the worktop. I've mopped it up, but what do I need to do in terms of disinfecting the area - do I use bleach, or disifectant, or washing up liquid or what? And in what quantities? Eek

WoA

kevtrader

I would personally use bleach in some water and clean it that way. Don't know the ratio of it.

Bendybops19

Just use a good disenfectant

Dont panic, my cat used to pee and poo every where!

se999

Try on the Old Style Board, there are cleaning experts there, and lots of cat owners!!

Jay-Jay_4

:eek:

I'd use a half and half bleach/water mix and give the surrounding area a good scrub then a wipe with wet kitchen roll. Don't forget that it probably 'splashed' a bit too so do a bigger area.

I have a feeling that bleach doesn't neutralise the smell of cat wee and it actually encourages them to use the area again but I would imagine this only really applies on carpets or corners of rooms rather than worktops. The main thing is to make sure that any bacteria is gone.


Clever cat though peeing in the scales :rotfl:

Wings_of_Ambition

OK, someone suggested I post this in this forum, as you peeps might have some good ideas:

"Ok, like AAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH,

Parents have gone away. I've been left in charge of cat. Went downstairs this morning to find that cat needed the toilet, and so has pee'd in the kitchen weighing scales (nice of him to think about keeping it contained somwhere). However, he didnt get it all in and it went on the worktop. I've mopped it up, but what do I need to do in terms of disinfecting the area - do I use bleach, or disifectant, or washing up liquid or what? And in what quantities? Eek

WoA"

cheekymole

Use an antibacterial disinfectant, these usually clean 99.9% of bacteria away.
Top tip - kick the cat out at night (not literally obviously)

halloweenqueen_2

I've gotta ask - how much did it weigh!
Sorry!! I'd use a fairly strong bleach solution and chuck the cloth away, i'd be more worried about whats on the cats paws walking across the worktop than the wee but anyway a disinfectant should also do the job.

squeaky

If you don't have any disinfectant - neat vinegar will do equally well. Leave it on for a few minutes then wipe off and rinse well.

Newbird

Oh dear, poor you! but hey - clever cat!!

Soak up with kitchen towels then wash down with hot water with bleach squirted in, and then wash work tops again with hot soapy water and then go over with a dettox anti-bac type spray.

Clean out scales pan similarly, then put in a hot wash in the dishwasher before using for food, if d/wash safe of course.

Get a cat flap fitted, or get up earlier to let the cat out in future...LOL

SnowyOwl_2

Please don't put the cat outside at night - that will only increase the chances of him meeting a nasty end.

I'm afraid I am going to contradict those who advised using bleach...don't...it has urea in it, and this is a most enticing aroma in catland. If the smell lingers (and his nose is about 1000 times more sensitive than yours so you while you may not be able to smell it he will if there is a smell there) he might decide to make another visit to the worktop. I would be inclined to use vinegar for its disinfectant qualities - also non-poisonous, and usually smells off putting to cats. Then to make sure every last trace of odour is gone wash the scales and worktops with a solution of biological washing powder and hot water (but not so hot you scald your hand). NB disinfectant which goes cloudy when you put it into water is highly toxic to cats, so don't use eg Dettol.

Tonight ensure his litter tray is clean and is accessible throughout the night.

Poor kitty only wanted a piddle...my kitties have been known to go in the sink in the bathroom, or in the bath. Never (to my knowledge anyway!) in the kitchen sink, or in the soil of a large houseplant. It's ALWAYS my fault when they don't use their tray - I've either accidentally closed the door to where it is, or else I have been a bit lax about cleaning it out. They are fussy little beggars.