Blot up fresh urine immediately with paper towels or a clean cloth
Rinse the area with cool water and blot again
Use an enzyme cleaner made for cat urine
Saturate the affected area according to the product label
Let the enzyme cleaner sit for the full recommended time
Blot or air-dry completely
Repeat treatment if the smell remains
Wash removable fabrics, bedding, or clothing with an enzyme laundry additive
Use baking soda on dry, cleaned surfaces to absorb lingering odor
Vacuum baking soda after several hours or overnight
Clean hard floors, baseboards, and nearby surfaces where urine may have spread
Replace or clean carpet padding if urine soaked through
Use a black light to find hidden urine spots
Avoid ammonia-based cleaners
Keep the area dry and well ventilated
Clean litter boxes regularly
Address any medical or behavioral cause if the cat keeps urinating outside the litter box