How Mouthwash Saved My Apartment From Cat Chaos

Let’s be real: nothing prepares you for the horror of discovering your cat’s latest “art project” on your carpet. I’ve tried every fancy pet cleaner, but last week, I was out of options (and patience). Enter: Listerine. Yes, the mouthwash. Turns out, those essential oils and alcohol that nuke bad breath also go nuclear on cat pee smells. Here’s the hack: Mix one part Listerine with three parts water, spray it on the crime scene, let it chill for 5-10 minutes, then rinse and dry. The science? Listerine’s essential oils and alcohol bust up odor-causing bacteria, not just mask them. Bonus: cats hate the smell, so they’ll avoid the spot (just rinse well so it’s safe for them). Test on a hidden patch first—no one wants blue carpet. It’s not glamorous, but it works. Sometimes, the best solutions are hiding in your medicine cabinet, not the pet aisle. #CatLife #PetHacks #HomeCleaning #Pets