Get Urine Smell Out Of Couch

Get Urine Smell Out of Couch: What to Do First

To get urine smell out of couch fabric and cushions, start with the liquid. Urine that is still wet can be blotted up. Urine that has dried can sit in the fabric and the foam under it, and that is often where a lingering smell comes from. This page covers what to try at home, why the smell sometimes comes back, and when to call a professional. Brooke’s Chem-Dry is a family-run company serving the Kansas City area since 1998, and we handle upholstery as well as carpet.

1. Blot, do not rub. Press clean white towels into the spot until they stop picking up liquid. Rubbing can work urine deeper into the fibers.
2. Read the care tag. Most couches carry a cleaning code. W usually means water-based cleaners are fine, S means solvent only, WS allows either, and X means vacuum only.
3. Go light on water. Dampen the spot with cool water and blot again. Soaking the cushion can push urine further into the foam.
4. Test before you clean. If you use a cleaner made for your fabric, try it on a hidden spot first, such as under a cushion or on the back skirt.
5. Dry it fully, then try baking soda. Once the cushion is completely dry, sprinkle baking soda on the fabric, leave it for several hours and vacuum it up.

Why the Urine Smell Comes Back

Urine can leave salts behind as it dries, and fabric, padding and foam can hold onto them. A couch can smell fine for a day and then smell again, which can mean urine is still inside the cushion. Cleaning only the surface may not reach it.

When Spot Cleaning Is Not Enough

Call a professional upholstery cleaning service when any of these sound familiar:

• The smell is still there after the spot has dried.
• The accident soaked through to the cushion.
• A pet or a child has used the same couch more than once.
• The stain has been there for weeks.
• You can smell urine but cannot tell exactly where it is.

Professional Upholstery Cleaning Service for Urine in a Couch

Brooke’s Chem-Dry offers upholstery cleaning for urine in a couch. Our upholstery cleaning Kansas City service uses Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE). On a pet urine job, the technician applies P.U.R.T.® (Pet Urine Removal Treatment) first, then cleans with HCE. P.U.R.T. removes pet urine odors. The Natural®, our core cleaner, uses carbonation to help lift dirt. Here is how a couch job goes:

1. You call or message the office and describe the couch: the fabric, what happened and how long ago. The quote is free and comes back in under 2 hours.
2. If there is a concern about a fabric or fiber, the technician does a dye test first.
3. On a pet urine job, P.U.R.T. goes on before the HCE clean.
4. The technician cleans the couch with HCE.
5. Upholstery dries in about 1 to 2 hours.

P.U.R.T. is for pet urine. For any other kind of accident, describe what happened when you call.

Upholstery Cleaning for Couches, Loveseats and Sectionals

Our upholstery cleaning service covers sofas, loveseats, sectionals and chairs. See sofa cleaning in Kansas City, loveseat cleaning in Kansas City or sectional cleaning in Kansas City for each piece. If your couch is microfiber, read how to clean a microfiber couch. Pet urine in the carpet too? Our pet odor removal Kansas City page covers it, and how to get rid of pet urine smell explains the carpet side.

Where We Work

Brooke’s Chem-Dry Kansas City serves Clay County and Platte County in Missouri, Kansas City MO, Kansas City KS, Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. Call (816) 841-4776 and describe the couch. Call the office to see what is open that day. Cancellations sometimes open a slot. If it cannot be the same day, a day or two out may be possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get urine smell out of a couch?

Blot up what is still wet with clean towels, pressing instead of rubbing. Check the care tag, then dampen the spot lightly with cool water and blot again. If the tag allows a water-based cleaner, test it on a hidden spot first. Let the cushion dry completely, then sprinkle baking soda on the dry fabric, leave it for several hours and vacuum it up. If you can still smell urine once the couch is dry, the urine may be in the cushion, and a surface clean may not be enough.

Why does my couch still smell like urine after I cleaned it?

Urine can soak through the fabric into the padding and foam, and spot cleaning may only treat the top layer. A smell that fades and then returns can mean urine is still inside the cushion. That is the point to call a professional upholstery cleaner.

Can P.U.R.T. be used on a couch?

P.U.R.T.® (Pet Urine Removal Treatment) removes pet urine odors. P.U.R.T. can be used on synthetic upholstery, and it is not a promise for every fabric. On a pet urine job, it is applied before the Hot Carbonating Extraction (HCE) clean. For any other kind of accident, describe what happened when you call.

Will a dye test be done on my couch?

If there is a concern about a fabric or fiber, the technician does a dye test first. Tell the office what the couch is made of, or read them the care tag, when you call.

How long does the couch take to dry?

Upholstery cleaned by Brooke’s Chem-Dry dries in about 1 to 2 hours.

How do I get a quote to get urine smell out of my couch?

Call (816) 841-4776 or send a message. The quote is free and comes back in under 2 hours. Call the office to see what is open that day, because cancellations sometimes open a slot. If it cannot be the same day, a day or two out may be possible.

If the smell is not coming out with DIY methods, professional upholstery cleaning in Kansas City is the next step.