Water and Mild Soap Solution

• 1). Put on some disposable plastic gloves.
  
  
• 2). Immediately pick up the food particles or hairball from the area with paper towels. Some dyes in canned or dry cat food may stain.
  
  
• 3). Dab a clean, water-dampened cloth onto the stained area, and use a dry cloth to absorb the moisture.
  
  
• 4). Squeeze a tiny amount of mild dish-washing liquid onto the damp cloth if the stain remains, and use gentle, circular motions to rub out the stain.
  
  
• 5). Rinse the stained area by repeatedly blotting it with clean sections of a water-dampened cloth.
  
  
• 6). Allow the area to dry thoroughly. Use a commercial spot remover or have the stain professionally cleaned if the stain is still there.
  
  

Salt Solution

• 1). Remove the vomit residue with paper towels.
  
  
• 2). Blot the area with a clean, damp rag to remove most of the stain.
  
  
• 3). Cover the stain with a thin layer of salt, and let it dry thoroughly. This may take several hours or overnight, depending on the size of the stain.
  
  
• 4). Vacuum up the salt. The stain and odor should be gone.