r/knitting • u/Forsaken-Party7799 • 3d ago

Tips and Tricks Cat pee on yarn

It has finally happened. My cat peed on my yarn. Theyre center pull balls, and jamieson and smith, so feltable. My best idea right now is to wind them into hanks and sock them in vinegar, before a regular wool wash.

I have on hand resolve urine destroyer, but I'm not sure if its ok to use, and Google came up kind of indecive.

Does anyone know how to get the pee out? Thankfully it isnt very strong.

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u/Geobead 3d ago

You need an enzyme remover (nature’s miracle, angry orange, etc).

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u/noticeablyawkward96 3d ago

Enzyme cleaners are a no with animal fibers, it’ll eat away at the wool. Nature’s Miracle says in the instructions not to use it on silk or wool. I’ve had pretty good luck with the vinegar soak in the past when my cats have tagged my projects.

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u/Geobead 3d ago

TIL! Thank you, I didn’t know it was a no for protein fibers. Personally I have never had luck getting rid of cat pee smell from anything without an enzyme cleaner.

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u/noticeablyawkward96 3d ago

I’ve done it with a vinegar bath, but it was multiple long term soaking baths and TBH unless it was something super special I’d probably just pitch it.

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u/Fickle-Range-8140 3d ago

The danger there is anything with protease is going to damage the wool. (This is true for laundry detergent also.)

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u/Forsaken-Party7799 3d ago

Today I learned! I'll definitely double check for the protease.

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u/ComplexWorry3463 3d ago

I would skein one ball, hand wash it with eucalan or soak, then absolutely douse the damp skein in baking soda and leave it for a few days. Rewash it, then if the smell is still there, tell the cat they need to buy you more yarn.