Removing the Vomit

You Will Need:

§           Kitty litter

§           Paper towels

§           A dustpan

§           A cloth

§           Hard surface pet enzyme cleaner

§           Hard surface pet stain remover

§           A bowl

§           White vinegar

Steps to Remove the Vomit:

1.         1. If the vomit is fresh, cover it with a generous amount of kitty litter1 or baking soda.2 Let the powder absorb the moisture for several minutes, then scoop it all up with paper towels1 and a dustpan.3

2.         2. Wipe the area with a damp cloth to rinse off any remaining residue.⁴

3.         3. Spray the area where the vomit was located with a pet enzyme cleaner for hard surfaces to clean the area and prevent any stains. Follow the directions on the label of your selected cleaner.⁴

4.         4. If there is a stain, use a pet stain remover for hard surfaces. Follow the directions on the label of your selected cleaner.⁴

5.         5. If there is a lingering odor, set a bowl with white vinegar in it nearby and leave the bowl there overnight. Ensure that your pet will not be able to drink or knock over the bowl.⁵

Additional Tips and Advice

§           1. Wearing rubber gloves while cleaning can help a squeamish person to feel more comfortable.

§           2. Brushing your cat regularly can remove excess hair, which will help to prevent your cat from needing to vomit up hairballs.⁴

§           3. Another hairball prevention technique is to mix half a teaspoon of olive oil into your cat’s wet or dry food one day per week.⁶

Sources

1.          1. Clean it Fast, Clean it RIGHT by Jeff Bredenberg

2.          2. Natural Stain Removal Secrets by Deborah L. Martin

3.          3. Haley’s Cleaning Hints by Graham and Rosemary Haley

4.          4. Pet Clean-Up Made Easy by Don Aslett

5.          5. Practical Household Uses of Vinegar by Margaret Briggs

6.          6. Joey Green’s Cleaning Magic by Joey Green

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