Cat pee proof sofa anyone?

chloecat_2

One of my cats has behavioural problems and sprays in the house when stressed, which is all the time.
We have had her spayed years ago, vet says she is physically fine and we have feraway plugins.

This has been going on for years and has got more frequent this year due to a neighbours unspayed tom continually coming into the garden. We have spoken to the neighbour but she is a bit of a flake and nothing has been done.

Anyway... our 3 piece is stinking and I can't get the smell out. It was second hand when we had it and now needs to go to sofa heaven.
I am thinking of getting a vinyl 3 piece as it should be easier to keep clean as it's waterproof. Anyone have experience with this or gone through similar?

Really getting me down:o

Thank you, chloecat x

mrcol1000

We got our sofa from DFS and it has removeable covers and the backing of the covers is waterproof so all the dirt and stuff stays on the outside. Our dog comes running in from the wet and dives onto the sofa so we have them off regularly to wash.
From what other people say I don't think you can do much to stop cats coming in your garden especially if you have a cat yourself.

RacyRed

I find that loads and loads of throws works for me, I bulk buy nice but inexpensive ones and usually have at least 3 layers on the furniture. If the layers are thick enough nothing gets through to the furniture itself and you can just chuck the throws in the wash.

These work when my cat empties a full bladder when she has an epileptic fit, to give you an idea of how effective thick fleece throws can be.

It can be quite comfortable and colourful too.

TKMax is good for large throws, they cover my three seater sofa easily.

spirit

biological washing liquid will neutralise the smell as will sprinkling copious amounts of bicarbonate of soda on and working it in. Neutradol also do a powder for getting rid of these smells too.

chloecat_2

Thanks all x

Tiddlywinks

I have a geriatric cat with quite a few problems (probably paid for the vet's new car with all of our ongoing treatments;)) so I cover all chairs with fleece throws - Primark has them at under £2 each and a double layer is pretty good for keeping anything off of the main cushions - I then wash them or if it's really bad (if you know what I mean) then I just throw them away and start again.

If washing them, conditioner will make them less absorbent.

Try to buy in bulk if you want to keep them matching for a while as Primark regularly changes the patterns of the blankets and never has the same colours etc when I next visit.

loulou123

We had our sofa teflon coated, (by DFS) it cost about a extra £60.00 but means that cat pee tends to run off rather than sink in to the fabric. Its not 100% especially if you dont get to the spillage asap, but does so better than normal fabric.

chloecat_2

loulou123 wrote: »

We had our sofa teflon coated, (by DFS) it cost about a extra £60.00 but means that cat pee tends to run off rather than sink in to the fabric. Its not 100% especially if you dont get to the spillage asap, but does so better than normal fabric.

Ooh! How does that work then? You choose one of the fabric sofas and pay extra? Do they coat the outside or inside of the fabric?

If I found quite a basic design with few nooks and crannys and got it coated, that would make it almost pee-proof wouldn't it?

stargate222

If you get vinyl and your cat pees on your sofa if will drip down the back of the cushions and into the frame or will drip onto the carpet, the underlay & possibly floor boards. Also the potential of being a scratching post which will stick out like a sore thumb. Would suggest that vinyl won't make your life easier! I think using throws is the best suggestion.

I had a bad phase with a nervous cat. Used to wee all over the house mostly when I was out. I thought at first it was someones cat coming into my house until I caught my cat!! Bicarbonate of soda is second to none in getting out rid of smells. Whatever you do do not used any ammonia based cleaning products and never hot water.

Anyway what helped my cat the most was getting a new cat flap that only my cats can get in (magnetic collars in my case but there is also infra-red), it settled him right down. Also keep an eye on the outside of the cat flap door, can smell a bit punjent sometimes!! As us mere humans can't tell whose pee it is I would make sure you keep it odour free to cut down the stress to your cat. hope this helps

loulou123

Not sure if its the inside or outside of fabric thats treated, but know if you spill water onto it, it kind of collects in little droplets and runs off rather than soaks into the fabric.

That said its not foolproof by any means our cat managed to pee on the part where the arms join the back (if that makes sense) and as we didnt realise it ran into the nook between the two and did soak in somewhat. Definately better than non teflon coated tho.

We just went into DFS and they offered the choice of teflon (am guessing theyll do it as a extra on any sofa but not 100%)

skoop

These are mattress protectors but may work as a first layer of a sofa throw if you get one large enough. - machine washable

http://www.snugnights.co.uk/productcart/pc/Allergon-Mattress-Protectors-c23.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=19&page=2&idCategory=23

They do have flimsy side bits they would go round a mattress' sides but I still think it could work as a throw. They have a cotton towelling surface and waterproof backing that really prevents liquid getting through. They don't crinkle or anything like that. Then you could put a normal large throw on top of that so that it looks ok.