Cat urine smell will not leave suede shoes and fabric bags
11 posts since Jul 2026, all from r/CleaningTips.
“my brother spilt milkshake on my shoes how do i clean them bc if i get them wet i think it will just stain it worse so idk how to go about it and i think its gonna stain and it's milk so that's like kind of gross compared to if it were just water so idk what to do and i don't…”
“my mom got me these slippers before she passed 6yrs ago and they've been my everyday shoes, indoor and outdoor. A few days ago, my dads gfs dog pissed on them.. I tried to wash them with dawn soap and to dry them in the dryer, however they didnt dry all the way so now they smell…”
“My cat peed on my sneakers. I tried washing them with hot water and dish soap but they still smell like pee. Can I put them in the washing machine? I don't want to ruin them because I can't afford new shoes and they are my only pair of sneakers.”
Users are seeking advice on removing stains and grime from various household items, including Uggs, microfiber cloths, photo album covers, and mattresses. They're looking for effective cleaning methods and product recommendations.
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“my brother spilt milkshake on my shoes how do i clean them bc if i get them wet i think it will just stain it worse so idk how to go about it and i think its gonna stain and it's milk so that's like…”
“Long story but some clothes that got urine (might’ve been a lot) on them then sat in a garbage bag in a car for the last few months. The clothes are in otherwise fine condition so I put them through a couple cycles at a laundromat. First cold, then hot. They still kind of smell like urine. Any way to remove that or did it get “baked” into the clothes forever? submitted by /u/Hohwuzu [link] [comments]”
“i just thrifted these gorgeous uggs a few hours ago and realized just now there seems to be a stain, how would you recommend i clean this?? submitted by /u/lofty509 [link] [comments]”
“my mom got me these slippers before she passed 6yrs ago and they've been my everyday shoes, indoor and outdoor. A few days ago, my dads gfs dog pissed on them.. I tried to wash them with dawn soap and to dry them in the dryer, however they didnt dry all the way so now they smell like milldew . whats the best way to clean them ? I can't get rid of them, as im very attached to them. They are Tempur pedi and my mom ordered them from a magazine, so i dont think I'll be able to replace th”
“My boyfriend's cat peed in the closet on my Birkenstocks. It's mainly on the sole which is made of cork, but there's a little on the suede part as well that goes over the foot. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! I know vinegar is a good cleaning agent but I fear it may ruin the material. TIA! Attached a reference picture of what the shoes look like submitted by /u/Consistent_Acadia439 [link] [comments]”
“My cat peed on my sneakers. I tried washing them with hot water and dish soap but they still smell like pee. Can I put them in the washing machine? I don't want to ruin them because I can't afford new shoes and they are my only pair of sneakers. submitted by /u/Sea_Panic9863 [link] [comments]”
“We all know how bad cat lee smells…. I have a visiting cat who peed inside of one of my purses i use for school. It’s fake leather on the outside but the inside is suade. I don’t care if the inside looses color or anything like that (it’s brownish tan). I want the smell out ): Currently i have it soaking in baking soda, a little bit of dawn soap & some cleaning spray. I can’t throw it into the washer. Any at home remedies that takes the smell out? i also threw a dryer sheet in it to potentia”
“i just bought brand new ugg tassies and my cat peed on them the same day i got them. is there any way to get the pee out and make sure it doesn’t stain? i also bought the shampoo and protector from ugg and sprayed shampoo on the pee and used the ugg sponge to clean as much as i can but i know it’s not enough to break down urine. any suggestions? they’re brand new and not cheap :( submitted by /u/st444b [link] [comments]”
“From what I understand it seems to be fill it with warm water, put dish soap in the water, put the microfibre cloth in and move it and rub it around the water. Rinse it off. Let it air dry. Is that literally it? submitted by /u/EnderSlayer9977 [link] [comments]”
“I want to get a long-handle scrubber or brush for cleaning my tub and shower so I don't have to scrub by hand every time. I'd love to hear whats worked for others even if it doesn't match my requirements! Here's what I'm looking for: - durable machine washable attachments - prefer not to buy something that it will be hard to replace the attachments (i.e. some random brand that won't exist anymore) - I have an O Cedar spin mop and see that you can buy off-brand brush attac”