[Hallicrafters] Cat Urine

[Rodger Singley]

Another source for an enzyme cleaner is ERA liquid laundry detergent.  I
have never tried it on radios but it works wonderfully on carpet and is
generally much cheaper than pet store cleaners.  I diluted it 1 part ERA to
4 parts water and use a spray bottle.  (I gained my expertise due to the
"exploits" of the cat that my wife brought with her into our marriage.  It
seems he felt the need to mark his new territory.)  After keeping the area
moist with this for about 24 hours the smell was completely gone.  I hope I
never need to test this process on a radio!

73, Rodger WQ9E

> -----Original Message-----
> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:hallicrafters-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GDM
> Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 3:13 PM
> To: Hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Cat Urine
> 
> 
> Greetings:   Cats originated as a desert animal.   In order to conserve
> water,  their urine is highly concentrated.   As such,  it has a
> powerful odor and can be quite corrosive to metals.   There are two ways
> to make cat urine go away.   One is to flush it with copious amounts of
> water or possibly glass cleaner. But it will take a tremendous amount to
> dilute the urine.   Of course,   the more water hosed on your radio
> equipment the greater the risk to the equipment's  post bath survival.
> NEVER use bleach or anything containing ammonia.  They will only
> succeed  in making the smell worse!
> 
> The second option is to use an enzymatic cleaner.   These can be
> purchased at any pet store.   A very popular and effective one is called
> "Nature's Miracle".   The enzymatic cleaner will actually change the
> chemical nature of the urine and neutralize it.   You will still have to
> rinse the equipment,  but the chance of leaving smell in cracks and
> niches is greatly reduced.   I have found Nature's Miracle to be kind to
> paint and sound lettering.   Can't say about every plastic in the world
> because  I  have not tried them all.   The end result is to change the
> urine into a neutral, non-smelling residue and then wash it away.
> 
> 73,  Gary,   W9OAK
> 
> With three cats and plenty of rugs and radios.
> 
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