When you take care of a cat it is important that they know where to do their business. After they are taught, they can take care of themselves and where they end up going. If you don't teach them, or don't provide them a private place where they can take care of it, then it will end up in the most undesirable places; for example, your carpet, or your favorite chair.

Three of the most common places your cat will go, and the best ways to get rid of it are as follows:

1. There are a couple ways to get the urine out of the carpet. Mix a half cup of vinegar and a quart of water and put it on the stain, next take cloth towels and place them over the stain with something heavy. Leave the towels there to soak for a couple hours.

Another way to remove the urine is by applying baking soda to the area, allowing it to sit for a couple hours then vacuuming it. You should combine these methods for the best results. If the stain is too much trouble you should invest in a wet-vac and power clean it.

2. For furniture that has cushions on it you will want to use the same water/vinegar mix, but use less. A tablespoon of vinegar and a half-cup of water should do fine. Apply the mixture and dab out as much as possible, you don't want to start rubbing it until the urine is removed.

Use a stain/odor remover, rub that in, allow it to sit for a little while and then wash it out. Use any cleaner that has at least 3% hydrogen peroxide and no Ammonia, continue to apply it until the stain is completely removed.

3. Hardwood Floors require immediate attention, it may seem simple, quickly wipe it up and that's it, however if you don't clean it properly then it could rot the wood out. Use the vinegar/water mix after you have wiped it up as well as any pet cleaner you have.

If you can't get rid of the smell you will have to sand the area down and reseal it. You would need to do this because if you don't the cat will just keep urinating in the same spot. Also the urine could rot the wood, so it is essential to get as much as possible out.

Curious as to why your cat is suddenly urinating in the house? Ask yourself a few questions: have I provided the cat with a private place that is ok for him to go in? Have I been cleaning that place out often enough? Without somewhere private or clean, your cat will start taking his business elsewhere. You will want to avoid that, just watch and see if urinating inside is a common event and look for a way to fix it.