how to remove the smell of ... 25 April 2011 at 8:07PM in Old Style MoneySaving 7 replies 1K views

kayandy_2

hi i was wondering if anybody had any tips of getting rid of the smell of cat wee out of clothes and handbags without forking out the money for dry cleaners any advice would be appriciated

kymbogs

White vinegar, brilliant for smells!

soupdragon10

For anything washable I would use biological washing liquid on a low temperature setting. For other things I've carefully wiped with cool soapy water (I use Ecover w/up liquid). It does take a while, one of my little dears decided to go on a pair of fur lined suede boots. That took a while.

Vinegar is also good (I've used this on non leather handbags) but sparingly using soapy water has always worked for me.

You can add a few drops of essential oil to give the water a gentle perfume if you want to.

sb44

I bought a smaller bottle of this below from Pets At Home a couple of years ago and it has just ran out.

I need to buy some more so I am glad I saw your post as you reminded me to get another bottle.

It leaves a slight smell which doesn't last long, smells a bit like those vinyl toy bones you buy for the dog.

kayandy_2

thanks guys ive tried washing it in the washing machine its been in 3 times but that seems to have gotten rid of the smell a little bit but not much ill give some of the suggestions ago thanyou

Waffle_On

kayandy wrote: »

thanks guys ive tried washing it in the washing machine its been in 3 times but that seems to have gotten rid of the smell a little bit but not much ill give some of the suggestions ago thanyou

If the items can go in the washing machine, that's the easiest way to use vinegar. Put some in the softener compartment - I just half fill it!

I'm yet to hear of it failing!

Dippypud

Waffle_On wrote: »

If the items can go in the washing machine, that's the easiest way to use vinegar. Put some in the softener compartment - I just half fill it!

I'm yet to hear of it failing!

I second this...:cool:

babyshoes

For things that can't be washed, a thick layer of bicarb, left to work for a number of hours before being brushed or vaccuumed works for pee smells!