Is this really waterproof? My cats occasionally urinate on my couch. I've had it professionally cleaned twice. I'd like to avoid this in the future.
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I don't believe it is totally waterproof. I have never had to check that out, but it is cloth, so I believe enough liquid could penetrate it. It is; however, very thick and I believe most of the urine would be absorbed by it. Because it is so soft, perhaps you could place a waterproof layer of fabric in between the cover and the couch. It is a very nice cover and I do recommend it.
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I dont think it is waterproof I have an older dog who sometimes urinates in her sleep and when it has happened when she is on the couch it has gone through the cover and onto my couch I now keep washable puppy pads under these covers for this reason as they are waterproof but not very attractive
651987
Sorry I can't help with this answer; my cats always go in the litter box - this mat is simply meant to catch litter. And it don't see how it's not waterproof: it's rubber, so it can't not be waterproof. (excuse my double negative.)
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Pee is stinky but invisible. My 3 cats puke food, grass, whatever in chunks. That's visible. Once cleaned up, shouldn't stink. Pee does! Two arm chairs, loveseat to the transfer station, perimeter of family room carpet, new loveseat peed twice in 6 months, bottom edge of living room shears cleaned, carpet cleaned twice. Last straw, laying in bed, cat comes for pets and pees all over Spouse and bed. Banned to garage and yard forever!
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Hey Michael, I had this exact problem with my cat. He was peeing on my couch, bed, rugs, etc. He has had some slip ups since I got this litter box, but they are significantly reduced. Having this one plus my old regular litter box (which I try to shovel out every time I notice he's used it) seem to work pretty well. He seems to pee outside of the litter box most when I'm not doing as good of a job cleaning out the original box. Hope this helps! It's been really helpful for me.
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You are quite welcome. One other possibility that I forgot to note(apologies if you already are aware, not intended as an insult to your intelligence) is that cats who get urinary tract infections will repeatedly urinate outside the litter box. If that is what's happening, the vet can give clavimox antibiotic to treat it. Recurring UTIs may be caused by urinary stones, and a special diet(Royal Canin feline S/O) will treat that stone issue. If kidney dysfunction(usually cat is>=10 years old) is the issue, the food(dry or canned) Hill's k/d and plenty of water access should help. That's likely more than you ever needed to know. Thanks for asking! You are quite welcome. One other possibility that I forgot to note(apologies if you already are aware, not intended as an insult to your intelligence) is that cats who get urinary tract infections will repeatedly urinate outside the litter box. If that is what's happening, the vet can give clavimox antibiotic to treat it. Recurring UTIs may be caused by urinary stones, and a special diet(Royal Canin feline S/O) will treat that stone issue. If kidney dysfunction(usually cat is>=10 years old) is the issue, the food(dry or canned) Hill's k/d and plenty of water access should help. That's... » Read More You are quite welcome. One other possibility that I forgot to note(apologies if you already are aware, not intended as an insult to your intelligence) is that cats who get urinary tract infections will repeatedly urinate outside the litter box. If that is what's happening, the vet can give clavimox antibiotic to treat it. Recurring UTIs may be caused by urinary stones, and a special diet(Royal Canin feline S/O) will treat that stone issue. If kidney dysfunction(usually cat is>=10 years old) is the issue, the food(dry or canned) Hill's k/d and plenty of water access should help. That's likely more than you ever needed to know. Thanks for asking! « Show Less
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I guess it depends on your cat. The idea is to deter further urinating, but it may not deter all cats. I think a lot depends on how soaked the area is as well. I'm only guessing that an area that is really soaked underneath (carpet pad, soil?) is harder to deter than a fresh one. If I were testing the idea, I'd spray the area and let it soak a bit to get rid of the urine odor and then perhaps rinse off the pea gravel to get rid of the Fizzion. Even if you can't smell it anymore, I think your cat could for a while anyway. In my atrium, occasionally a stray sprays one of the outside walls. I spray it down with Fizzion but ,eventually, it gets sprayed again.
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I use it mainly in the bathroom...tiles, floor, basin, etc. I have two rescue cats and they have never had a problem yet! I keep the cat litter box in the shower. The small bathroom floor dries very quickly...hope this helps....
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I wouldn't go as far as to say waterproof but it will catch some liquid if not too much . It also washes well on the gentle cycle but I wouldn't put it in a dryer . As for catching tracked litter, it is marginal at best . I still have litter tracked , maybe not as much , but it's still happening
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Fizzion absolutely does work to remove the pee smell. Perhaps the pee got between the boards and they are still smelling it? I soak the area and wipe it down, then soak it again and let it stand for a while. It might smell worse for a bit, but when it's dry the smell is gone. We have some naughty boys who also like to pee on a few fav. places. Fizzion doesn't say it will stop them from peeing, it says it will clean it up. Dogs pee once and they are done, a cat will remark a spot to be sure other cats know it's "theirs". Very irritating for sure! But all we can do is clean it up and get rid of the stink. Fizzion absolutely does work to remove the pee smell. Perhaps the pee got between the boards and they are still smelling it? I soak the area and wipe it down, then soak it again and let it stand for a while. It might smell worse for a bit, but when it's dry the smell is gone. We have some naughty boys who also like to pee on a few fav. places. Fizzion doesn't say it will stop them from peeing, it says it will clean it up. Dogs pee once and they are done, a cat will remark a spot to be sure other cats know it's "theirs". Very irritating for sure! But all we can do is clean it up... » Read More Fizzion absolutely does work to remove the pee smell. Perhaps the pee got between the boards and they are still smelling it? I soak the area and wipe it down, then soak it again and let it stand for a while. It might smell worse for a bit, but when it's dry the smell is gone. We have some naughty boys who also like to pee on a few fav. places. Fizzion doesn't say it will stop them from peeing, it says it will clean it up. Dogs pee once and they are done, a cat will remark a spot to be sure other cats know it's "theirs". Very irritating for sure! But all we can do is clean it up and get rid of the stink. « Show Less
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I try to wipe it down daily. Usually it's just the small inner ledge that gets dirty, not the part that the cat stands on. I've never seen any urine spray from outside the toilet, but occasionally a little piece of poo here and there (I have no idea why, though). No matter what, it's way better than cleaning a cat box once the cat completes the training.
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I've had trouble with one area in my house with cat urine from a previous tenant. This solution works pretty well. The smell will be gone for quite awhile and most of the time i don't notice it. I do typically go over it, for good measure, even when I cant smell it when I have to clean up one of the dogs messes and have solution left over. I think part of my problem is that the urine got on the tack strips which is why every once in awhile the smell will be noticeable.
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Did you ever find something for your cat? I just toilet trained mine and am looking for something that will flush the toilet every few hours...not necessarily motion activated (i've read that those don't work very well for cats).
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It will not protect the floor. I'm trying to decide if I should send mine back, because it works well for catching the litter, but my cat has decided to use his box for pooping only, and has been peeing on the mat. I've tried cleaning it, even spraying it down with vinegar, because vinegar is supposed to be an odor eliminator, but it's not helping. I have afolded towel under the mat for now, so that my wood floor doesn't get ruined. Not happy at all.
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It can be cleaned easily. It absolutely won't stay on the couch , just the floor!
819855
funny you should ask that- I have 2 cats as well, and I love them like crazy- I only use this product on my sport coats- and i spray them outside, and then usually hang on my shower rod. I wouldn't just douse your apartment/house in this stuff, but you can protect your garments with it- I just wouldn't lay it on the floor where your cats could get to it. In all likelihood, they would be repelled by the smell of it, but why take a chance. And I would wait to wear a garment a couple of days after spraying, just to be safe. If you really have nice wool and/or silk garments, I promise you moths will find them and feast. They especially love silk.
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I am not versed in "cat pee", however it is great for mold smells. If your mold is extremely strong you might want to remove it. I use mine for a musty basement. I think your issue is beyond regular hygiene concerns.
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Our cats are 'inside' cats and hopefully the bed will not require a thorough washing when the time comes. It's not that old yet. The cats use it a lot and apparently love it. We really got it for a stray that was staying in our unheated garage and it was sort of an 'at the moment' purchase. It did the job and that stray is now in our house with the rest of them. Hopefully we will never have a stray horse come by here. I will say though, my wife mentioned washing the bed just the other day. It was not decided what to do when the time comes. I think spot cleaning will have to suffice.