Blues Pwr Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 The cat had repeatedly sprayed these grills and the stains appear as whiteish areas Need help on the best and safest way to clean 87' KG4 beveled dark brown foam grills. Aside from the stains the grills are in perfect condition. Need to know best method and what products to use that won't discolor or destroy them. Thanks in advance for any help or ideas provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 22, 2009 Moderators Share Posted December 22, 2009 I was thinking maby some bakeing soda and water to help neutralize the urine to start, <<< IT was just a thought, don't try it >>> wait and see if you get some real answers. Maby try and google removing cat urine from foam and see what kind of ideas you get ? Someone here might have some ideas, are the frames of the grill wood or a plastic composite ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 The frames are of a plastic composite material and the foam is glued on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I'd take them to a carpet/upholstery cleaning outfit that uses an oxi-clean type process. Or......you could re-cover them with cat hide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Too late for that the kitty is in kitty heaven now, thanks to humane society Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Grills- Vinegar and Water solution. After they dry- spray with Fa-breeze for the Odor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkin Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 First go get your 12 gauge shells and load the gun. I have belles that the previous owners cat used as a claw sharpener. Rebuilt new grills and cloths from BEC. Next will be veneer to get rid of all the claw marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Warm soapy solution. Large paint brush to "wash". Rinse and repeat; then baking soda wash and rinse. You can also use a vinegar solution to make sure the white (urine residue) stains come out. To dry, place vertical in front of A/C return duct. Be careful with febreeze, etc. That should work (it worked for me in the past...) Do not use any odor neutralizers, etc that are not intended for fabrics. Google for odor netralizers that are color safe, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.reed21 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Lies, GROOMLAKE, took some soapy water in a spray bottle and sprayed the grilles, the cat, and anything else within the strike zone. Next the took the grilles and through them into the pool, then the cat, and let them soak for about an hour. After the tempature dropped below 40 degrees F. he removed the grilles and allowed them to dry in front of the return grille on the air conditioner. He placed the cat into the freezer for perservation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Great!!! Thanks alot!!! Throw me under the bus!!! Now the cat lovers will come out of the woodwork demanding I be sent to kitty handlers rehab or some such nefarious politically correct (in a cat related sort'a way) activity.... [H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.reed21 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Sorry, I had a moment of weakness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 What would the correct ratio of vinegar to water be ? 4 parts water to 1 part vinegar What type of vinegar ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Correct. Regular Distilled Vinegar , usually about 1.50 for a Gallon............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 You have to fight cat urine with cat urine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Never mind................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Let me suggest that you visit the section of your grocery store which rents out carpet cleaning machines. There is a spray on cleaner which is supposed to treat pet stains. Wm McD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 You have to fight cat urine with cat urine. Top Notch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclonecj Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I have a 19 year old cat that my girls left behind when they moved out. You can imagine the problems I am having.... The vinegar trick did not work at all for me. This is what finally did the trick: Nature's Miracle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 What type of vinegar ? I would use a 12 year old balsamico.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 What is the advantage in using 12 yr. old Balsamico instead of distilled ? Have you actually tried this ? Where would you find this at ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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