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06 July 2005

Ways to Remove Cat Odor? So my cat peed in my suitcase. It's one of those soft duffels with wheels. Any advice on how to remove the smell? I'm afraid a simple spray of Febreeze won't really remove the smell once the clothing is pressed in there for a long flight. Thanks for any suggestions you can give!

post by: jaksemas at: 03:08 | 19 comments

This happened to me, although in a soft sided bag. As there did not appear to be any surfaces thet would be harmed by water, I scrubbed it down with simple green and rinsed it with the hose. Repeat. It worked fine.

posted by puddinghead 06 July | 03:24

Kitty jelous that you ain't bringing them on the trip? ;)

posted by dabitch 06 July | 03:50

Pack your garments in plastic bags before placing them in the peecase..er..suitcase.

posted by Stoic 06 July | 04:04

here's an askme thread that might help.

posted by dhruva 06 July | 04:57

Burn it.

posted by dg 06 July | 07:01

Take off and nuke the case from space. It's the only way to be sure.

posted by hojoki 06 July | 07:49

Bahahaha. Now that's a party.

posted by loquacious 06 July | 09:30

Nature's Miracle.

posted by matildaben 06 July | 10:52

Congratulations, jaksemas, you're the new owner of a stylish new soft litterbox with wheels!

posted by Hugh Janus 06 July | 10:57

Considering the very low cost of fabric luggage, and the high cost in time and enzyme forumlas...throw it away and buy a new one. Trust me on this one.

posted by PsychoKitty 06 July | 14:19

Baking soda. Make paste with water. Or, buy new suitcase.

posted by Specklet 06 July | 14:23

Actually what you want is an enzymatic cleaner like Nature's Miracle. The cleaner itself doesn't have much of an odor, and it's great for other things around the house, too. Most pet care stores sell it, as do some natural grocers.

posted by frecklefaerie 06 July | 14:38

drat, missed your comment, matildaben.

posted by frecklefaerie 06 July | 14:49

A warning to you all: keep guitar cases closed.

:-/

posted by Cryptical Envelopment 06 July | 15:43

That's horrible, Cryptical Environment. Guitar as litterbox, or guitar as scratching post?

posted by Hugh Janus 06 July | 15:50

≡ Click to see image ≡

posted by matildaben 06 July | 17:16

Beautiful beastie, matildaben!

posted by deborah 06 July | 23:35

Beautiful, indeed. Is that a Sheraton?

posted by Hugh Janus 07 July | 09:24

That is the late great Mel (1987?-2003), the Best Cat Ever, resting in my former roomie Scott's Epiphone case. Breed: gorgeous mutt.

posted by matildaben 07 July | 20:04

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