Mister Max Anti Icky Poo Pet Urine Enzyme Cleaner, Unscented, 1 Gallon

As someone with a major cat urine problem and have gone through gallons of this stuff, I thought it’d be helpful to leave a realistic review and share my story. I recently moved to a different apartment and the previous tenants had a cat. There was tons of cat hair around the apartment and wasn’t very clean overall, but I figured “no big deal, I’ll just clean it up and it’ll be like new” (spoiler: wasn’t the case at all). Another thing to mention is the carpet was replaced in the whole unit, except ONE room. I didn’t think much of it at the time because that’s a pretty normal thing in between tenants, but more on that later. Now, I’m not sure what sort of magic the landlord did while I was touring the apartment, as there was no smell of cat urine - at all. Didn’t even cross my mind. I move in a little bit later and everything is fine. Fast forward a few days and I notice a smell in the one bedroom where the carpet WASN’T replaced. I noticed my own cat was acting a little strange and sure enough I discovered he peed on the floor. Very foolish me at the time thought this was it, and having no knowledge on cat pee, I grabbed my carpet shampooer and shampooed the section of carpet where he peed. While I was at it, I figured, “Why not just shampoo this whole room?” Sure enough, that made it worse. This is when I went full detective mode on my hands and knees smelling every inch of the carpet while my cat is staring at me wondering wtf I’m doing. I quickly realized the smell extended far beyond where my own cat had peed. I ran to the internet and began researching the topic of Cat Urine as if I was writing a thesis on it. This is when I learned that when cat urine is rewetted, it reactivates uric acid to recrystallize and suddenly made sense as to why this entire room now reeks of cat urine - I just wetted the entire carpet with the shampooer. Two corners of this room in particular smelled extra terrible, and at this point there was no way my cat did of all of this on his own. I resorted to pulling up about a foot of the carpet and was instantly hit with the most rancid, stale, rotten cat urine smell. The entire carpet pad was stained, the entire subfloor was stained, it seriously was AWFUL. At this point, I connected the dots: the previous tenants had a SERIOUS cat pee problem, hence why the carpet was replaced. I went around the unit and smelled nearly every corner in the unit and another 3 corners smelled just as bad on the wall and baseboards in the rooms where the carpet WAS replaced. No idea why the last bedroom didn't get it's carpet replaced too, but it was obvious at this point there was a major problem, and if I owned the place, I’d be ripping out the carpet in the last bedroom. However, that isn’t an option, so I resorted to finding a solution that would work for now. The biggest takeaway is you need one very key ingredient to get rid of the problem: Enzymes There’s tons of enzyme cleaners. I started with Rocco & Roxie and the fragrance nearly took me out. Probably would have worked if I used enough, but only used 32 oz of it - not nearly enough and didn’t want to buy more because of the intense fragrance. I tried Skout’s Honor because of good reviews and realized once I got home it’s not even an enzyme cleaner. Sure enough, didn’t work. This leads me to Anti Icky Poo, and thankfully I think this will be my last product. (And HUGE bonus is that it comes in an unscented version - definitely recommend that version) One really important thing to point out is you need to follow the instructions, especially for major urine problems. It says right on the bottle you’ll need at least a quart for 1 corner and multiple applications may be necessary. Acknowledge this step! For me, this equated to needing literally GALLONS of this. The key to this product is absolutely dousing the affected area and letting it stay soaked. In my case, I poured about a gallon on one corner, let it sit for a whole day with trash bags on top to preventing it from evaporating, and after drying it was probably 95% better! Realistically, I’m sure there will always be some odor in this case due to the subfloor being stained with the urine. It’s not a miracle product that will suddenly replace your subfloors soaked with years of cat pee - it just does what it says. This was clearly a problem that is too long gone at this point and likely needs complete replacement of subflooring. But, like I said, this isn’t an option, so I believe this product dealt with my issue in the best way given the circumstances. Maybe at some point I'll buy some more, pull up the carpet, and try soaking the subflooring, but thankfully, the room no longer smells like cat urine, and the only way you even get any hint of a smell is if you stick your nose directly in the corner. Overall, this product is really great. It does exactly what it says it’s going to. It didn’t rip out my subflooring and replace it, but it doesn’t claim to. There’s obviously physical limitations to a liquid product. But for most issues, this will do what it claims to do. Just don’t spritz your carpet with a decade of cat pee embedded into it and expect it to work, you really have to use it very liberally.

I have tried almost everything that there is! This has by far been the best product I have used. My cat was going on this one place in my carpet and i used this and made sure it got deep into the pad and carpet and the smell is 90% gone. I’m going to do one more just to be done with it. Also since I’ve done that he hasn’t went back to that spot.

I recently went through the ordeal (and eventual death) of a beloved cat whose kidneys were slowly degenerating. She was my wonderful companion for 16 years and during her illness, she began urinating in many places in my home. I was lucky that she preferred to go on things (clothes, etc) rather than straight on my carpet, but I still was spending an inordinate amount of time trying to clean a variety of items of cat urine. I tried all kinds of things recommended online (various vinegar or baking soda recipes, Nature's Miracle from Petsmart, Simple Solution) and was finally recommended Anti Icky Poo by a friend whose cousin works at cleaning crime scenes. All I can say is wow. It works. I've used it on leather, tile floors, wood floors, carpet (scrub lightly to break up the salt crystals that form on the surface of the carpet fibers just prior to use), and various fabrics, including a pair of silk pillow covers. There has been no damage, and it has worked on them all. I've used it in my laundry (put the clothes in the washer, let the water fill to where it just covers the clothes, dump in a cup of Anti Icky Poo, let sit for 24 hours, wash as usual). I've saved luggage. I've saved my leather messenger bag. I've used it on cat urine, cat vomit (hairballs), residual cat feces when one cat missed the litter box (to keep others from deciding to do the same), and even plain old food stains on my own clothing. Oh, and you know how athletic T-shirts can eventually get yellow sweat stains under the armpits or around the neck? Guess what? Sweat is organic, and Anti Icky Poo loves organic stains and smells. It has also worked on grease spots when I accidentally dropped a bit of chicken bolognese on my chest--because olive oil is organic. I have soaked a featherbed in it after my cat peed on it, let it dry, then taken it to the cleaner for a wash in their industrial washer--no odor when I took it in to the cleaner, and no odor when I got it back. My biggest test was with a shirt I found after my poor cat passed away. It was buried at the back of my closet, and the poor thing had apparently been using as a litter box for quite awhile. It was covered with dark, smelly urine stains that had clearly been layered onto it over months. I have no idea how I didn't smell it earlier. In any case, I decided I wasn't going to be able to wear it again (psychologically, it would have been impossible for me after knowing what had been on it), but I wanted to test out my Anti Icky Poo. I thoroughly doused the inside and outside of the shirt in Anti Icky Poo, rolled it up into a ball, and tied it up in a plastic grocery bag. I did this once a day for three days. I could see that the stains had faded more each day. On the third day, there was no evidence of staining or smell left. I washed normally in the washer and dried in the dryer. The shirt looked and smelled like brand new. I still got rid of the shirt (like I said, psychologically I just couldn't wear it), but I was absolutely amazed. After the fact, I wished I had taken before and after photos. It was that drastic. The secret to this product is that this has both bacteria and an enzyme in it, and the two work together. For them to work, you HAVE TO KEEP THEM ALIVE. Which means you MUST keep the solution WET for it to keep working--once it dries up, the bacteria (which is what is eating away the decaying matter that causes the smell) dies and thus quits working. And you have to give it time to eat everything away. It's not a masking product that works immediately by covering with perfume--it actually completely gets rid of what it's working on by eating it up over time. It speeds up the decay process, which is what creates the smell, so things definitely get worse before they get better, but if you give it time and make sure you create the proper conditions for the bacteria and enzymes to remain alive and keep working (wrap in plastic, spray religiously and liberally, let it puddle, etc.), it's like magic. And, btw, I have other cats. Not one shows any sign that it smells any trace of odor on anything I've treated. And none of them uses anything I've treated as a bathroom--they're all happily using their litter boxes. Anti Icky Poo = Good stuff!

I purchased Mister Max Anti Icky Poo to help with recurring pet accidents in a hallway where my dog tends to mark along the woodwork. After trying various cleaners over the years, I wanted something specifically designed to break down the odor rather than simply mask it. I've been applying the product by soaking a paper towel and placing it against the affected area to allow the enzymes time to work. So far, I'm impressed with the results. The odor has noticeably improved, and the area smells much cleaner than it did before treatment. One thing I appreciate is that it doesn't leave behind a strong perfume scent. Instead, it focuses on eliminating the source of the odor, which is exactly what I was looking for. Since enzyme cleaners often need time to fully break down urine contamination, I'm continuing to monitor the area, but my initial experience has been very positive. Pros: ✔ Easy to apply ✔ Helps eliminate odors instead of masking them ✔ Works well on pet accident areas ✔ Doesn't leave behind an overpowering fragrance ✔ Large bottle provides plenty of product ✔ Enzyme-based formula designed to tackle the source of odors Cons: ✘ May require multiple treatments for older or deeply soaked areas ✘ Results can take time as the enzymes continue working Final Thoughts: If you're dealing with recurring pet accidents, especially in areas where odors seem to linger, this product is worth trying. I've had good results using it on woodwork where my dog has repeatedly marked, and so far it appears to be doing exactly what it's supposed to do. I'm hopeful it will continue improving the area with additional treatments.

Better than any other enzyme cleaner I’ve used. I had a spot on my carpet that either the cat or dog peed on. My wife is very sensitive to fragrances or chemical smells including the pepperminty smell of most enzyme cleaners. The fact that this product is unscented appealed to me so I purchased it. I saturated the carpet in the area of the smell and let it sit overnight with a towel on top. I rinsed the next day and the smell is gone or almost gone. I think I need to do one more round, but I have no doubt it will work. Highly recommend this product!

I REALLY wish I had known about this product YEARS ago…because it actually works to eliminate cat urine odors AND male cat spray (which for those who may not know…is different and MUCH more pungent) and it would have saved me a lot of time, effort, money, frustration, etc. When I first saw the price…I was hesitant to buy it because I thought it was expensive and I had my doubts about it actually doing what it claims (I’ve been burned many times before by other products and I’m sure you have too), but let me tell you…it is worth every penny! So as long as it isn’t going to break the bank for you, I recommend giving it a try. I originally bought the scented one, but when it arrived I could smell it without even opening the bottle and it was a nauseating scent. Sort of reminded me of licorice or star anise, which for me personally…is 🤢. I know everyone has different scent likes and dislikes, but thought I’d share that, for those who also despise those type of scents. DEFINITELY not something I want to have lingering in my home. So I returned it and ordered the unscented one. So much better! It does have a smell, but I don’t find it very strong and it does not linger very long at all. I don’t find that most things that are “unscented” are TRULY without a smell. It usually just means no ADDED fragrance, but the products typically still smell like SOMETHING. However, your carpet (or whatever you use it on) will smell like nothing after it’s done doing its job. At least that’s been my experience. I originally bought this because I rescued 4 very young kittens (approx. 4-5 weeks old) and they kept peeing on the carpet and some other places. They have since stopped (they are 6 months old now) thankfully! However, NOW there is a neighbors un-neutered cat that KEEPS coming into our yard and on our deck and spraying all over the place! It’s smells horrible! So I’ve been periodically spraying Anti Icky Poo out there and it breaks down the uric acid and the smell goes away. Because I’ve had to use so much of it now… I will be ordering a 2nd bottle of this amazing product! I know this is a long review…but if you want to stick with me…I’m going to add some advice on how to use it. Try to use it as soon as possible after finding the pee, as the sooner you use it the better it will be. Wipe up/soak up as much pee as possible. DO NOT use/spray anything else on the spot(s), as this can interfere with how the Anti Icky Poo works and can actually make it more difficult for it to do its job, which means you’ll likely have to use more product and spend more valuable time working on cleaning it up or waiting for it to work. DO NOT even use warm or hot water on the spots or in the washing machine…as this can actually SET the odor stain and can again, make it more difficult to get rid of the urine odor. If you really feel like you need to use water, use COLD water. Although, this really isn’t necessary. It would be better to rinse with cold water AFTER the Anti Icky Poo has eliminated the odor. Products always recommend testing out on a small or inconspicuous spot, to make sure it doesn’t bleach or ruin the material in some way, but if I’m being honest…I did not bother with this because the only other option is to be stuck with the urine odor forever, no thank you! I’d rather have a faded spot on my carpet or couch or whatever…than choose to just keep the urine smell around forever. But ultimately, this is up to you of course. Luckily, I didn’t happen to have any issues with this. I recommend Googling the best way to use for the particular surface or material the urine is on because there are some different tips out there depending on what your going to be using it on, that you may find quite helpful. That’s all I can think of. I hope this long a#* review helps someone out there. Haha Thank you to everyone who has rescued or adopted cats, dogs or any other animals. I truly appreciate you! 🥰 Good luck with everything and take care!

This stuff was a miracle worker on ANYTHING that smelled like cat. My kitten was having urinary issues and therefore urinating on EVERYTHING. I was at my wits end. I was throwing out furniture and clothing and bedding and then I was suggested to try this. I wish I had known about it sooner and now I SWEAR by it and recommend it to ANYONE dealing with cats spraying or urinating outside the little box. It works on all surfaces. It’s amazing. So easy to use. Doesn’t have a weird smell. Look no further. Seriously. Saved my sanity.

I’m currently in the process of trying what feels like every enzyme cleaner on the market after my cat had some health issues that caused her to have accidents outside of the litter box. I do feel like this one works well to eliminate the odor without causing another odor from the cleaner itself (i purchased the unscented version), BUT it left a thick, almost waxy residue on my brick floor. The floor is white washed and it looked like the cleaner removed the mortar completely once it dried. I have had to wash the floor multiple times with dawn dish soap and it is finally coming off and the white wash is still in tact, but this definitely set back cleaning the urine smell as i’ve had to get the spot wet again multiple times. Overall, if you have carpet I think this would work great, but definitely learn from my mistake and spot test before using on a hard floor surface.

I've tried everything out there and this brand was recommended to be the best. I put some in a spray bottle and simply sprayed the carpet areas that smelled like cat pee and let it sit. Killed the smell mostly but waited a few days, reapplying the product again and doing nothing more than let it get in the carpet to the underlayment. Did the trick. Applied a third spray just for good measure. Highly recommend.

This is a game changer, amazing product. This stuff does exactly what it says but it is not a stain remover.

This product is WONDERFUL. it has saved me from re-carpeting my home. It actually works. Great. Cannot recommend it more highly.

My cat trashed two counches by weeing and poohing on them so was desparate to find a product to remedy the situation. This product worked after many applications as the stains were very bad. Its expensive but it works.

Thank you to those that reciewed before me.. i have a senior cat I cant keep up with.. doggy pads and this icky poo has saved my carpet from disaster. I saturate the floor, i work it in with gloved hands then put a puppy pad back overtop so plastic side keeps it wet longer and removes some air contact as well. It takes a lot out immediately but in 3 ir 4 days i dont smell ANYTHING! My mom does smell it and is sensitive to it but she has asthma and i smoke cannabis so maybe its that lol i still have an unacented one in the mail syatem to see the difference. Tytyty!