There are products made especially for cleaning after our pets. But there are some ordinary household products that can help, too.

By Ilene Springer

You’ve asked a new friend to come over for coffee, and she accepts the invitation. You’ve tidied up the place, and you have to admit that it looks good. So after work, you both walk in the front door of your apartment — and it hits you: the telltale odor that your cat has recently visited the litter box.

We love our cats, but we could do very well without the offensive smells and stains they often leave behind. Some odors, like that of urine, can seemingly last forever in a spot if you don’t take care of it right away. Here, then, are some tips on getting rid of…

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