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    Jay Wilkerson
    BPL Member

    @creachen

    Locale: East Bay

    How do you get the Cat Urine smell off your shelter? I have tried water and time and it still has the smell. Any suggestions?

    Thanks
    -Jay

    #1467754
    John Whynot
    Member

    @jdw01776

    Locale: Southeast Texas

    No personal experience with the product (or the problem), but McNett MiraZyme Odor Eliminator is recommended by many gear care guides for removing strong odors.

    #1467755
    Jay Wilkerson
    BPL Member

    @creachen

    Locale: East Bay

    Thanks John, I will checkout the product you suggested.

    -Jay

    #1467756
    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    First, get rid of the cat….

    #1467757
    Denis Hazlewood
    BPL Member

    @redleader

    Locale: Northern California

    There are products out there that have enzymes which attack cat urine. You might try pet stores and cleaning product suppliers.

    Or, on the bright side, critters might not think your tarptent as inviting to explore.

    Jay, will you be using that tarp on the Pt Reyes trip?

    #1467758
    Jay Wilkerson
    BPL Member

    @creachen

    Locale: East Bay

    Hey Dennis, I will be using a Dancing Light Gear Tarp/Tent in Pt. Reyes.(Hopefully with no cat urine smell) Sounds like it will be a great outing. Let's pray for some good weather.

    #1467759
    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    Mentioned above –

    "Or, on the bright side, critters might not think your tarptent as inviting to explore."

    Great Idea…

    A quick search turns up "Bobcat Urine" "Coyote Urine" and more, with absorbent hangers.

    Has anyone tried something like this to discourage habituated camp critters from raiding the tent and food bags?

    #1467760
    John Whynot
    Member

    @jdw01776

    Locale: Southeast Texas

    >>A quick search turns up "Bobcat Urine" "Coyote Urine" and more, with absorbent hangers

    Animal urines are marketed to hunters to either mask human scent or attract game. It would certainly add a new dimension to the term "hiker stink".

    #1467761
    Greg Mihalik
    Spectator

    @greg23

    Locale: Colorado

    I've that part covered….
    …..and it seems to attract rather than deter….

    #1467763
    W I S N E R !
    Spectator

    @xnomanx

    Wait.
    That's all I've been able to figure out.
    I got the inside of the hood of a mummy bag sprayed one daqy before leaving for a JMT thru-hike.
    That was fun.

    Despite immediate washing, the bag smelled faintly for a year.

    #1467764
    Brian UL
    Member

    @maynard76

    Locale: New England

    Try low tech and cheap vinegar first. Mix it with baking powder as well if dosnt seem to work. then go for the more expensive stuff if still dosent work.

    #1467765
    Boozer
    BPL Member

    @anywayoutside

    Locale: South East

    Jay… McNett's MiraZyme is one of your best bets.
    Mild soap and water in the tub. Rinse. And then a mirazyme soak in the tub. Smell is very mild since it is enzyme based so I over dose from suggested amounts on bottle. You can get it at any dive shop.

    I have used it with pretty good results.

    Well Wishes…even though I'm laughin at you a little.

    #1467768
    Tony Wong
    BPL Member

    @valshar

    Locale: San Francisco Bay Area

    Nature's Miracle is the name of the product that we use at home to remove dog urine smell from our carpets.

    It has enzymes to break down the urine.

    Nature's Miracle has a product/liquid for dog and cat urine.

    Here is a link to their website.

    http://www.naturemakesitwork.com/home/index.php

    Good luck and don't sleep next to me at Point Reyes! :)

    -Tony

    We bought it at our local pet store.

    #1467772
    Ken Helwig
    BPL Member

    @kennyhel77

    Locale: Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA

    Jay….Cat pee on the tent. Wow that sucks!

    My 6 cats never do that. They might climb in and go under the tent, but to urinate???? Never!

    #1467777
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    wash tent in front loading washing machine with small amount of detergent and borax, warm water, presoak, delicate cycle

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