Write an article based on this "Gather the ingredients to make a homemade cleaner. Mix a two-parts water and one-part vinegar solution. Sprinkle baking soda over the affected area. Mix 3% percent hydrogen peroxide with 1 teaspoon of dish detergent. Let the stain dry. Close off the affected area. Repeat these steps as needed if the urine stain is tough."
While enzymatic cleaners are ideal, you can substitute a homemade cleaner that uses white vinegar, baking soda, liquid dish detergent, and 3% hydrogen peroxide. Vinegar helps to kill any bacteria and neutralize the odor. This mixture works well for treating both old and new stains. Pour this mixture over the stain and soak for about 3 to 5 minutes. Then blot the area to soak up the excess liquid. Note that vinegar should not be used on marble or stone surfaces. Be generous in your application of the baking soda. It helps to draw out the urine. Sprinkle this solution over the baking soda. Scrub this solution into the soiled area with a cloth. Rinse the cloth several times as needed. Scrub in several different directions to make sure the solution is thoroughly penetrating the soiled area. Blot the area again. Once the spot is good and dry, vacuum up the excess baking soda. If the surface of the affected area feels hardened or crunchy, try rinsing the area with some warm water and letting it air dry. Once you have cleaned the soiled area and are giving it time to dry, close off the area to prevent your cat from having access to it. This will give you time to be sure that the stain and its odor have been eliminated. Then you can open the area again. Remember to keep your eye on your cat and your nose attuned to any smells of urine.