Everyone’s home has sanitary dead spots, and families with pets are no exception. Some sanitary blind spots are in dark places and are difficult to find; others are right in front of you every day and are ignored over time. The cat climbing frame is the latter. Many people think that if a cat rubs against the cat climbing frame every day, how can it be dirty? However, if you don’t clean it, you won’t know, and you will be shocked when it is cleaned. Here are some methods for cleaning cat climbing frames for your reference.

　1. Hair removal

The cat climbing frame is a disaster area for cat hair, but fortunately it is relatively easy to clean.

Tools needed: comb, vacuum cleaner, small brush

Step one: Use a small brush to brush the surface of the shelf bit by bit. You can start from the top and work your way down. Especially the places where cats often stay and the corners should be brushed carefully. Once the brush is covered with cat hair, you need to use a comb to remove the hair on the brush, and then continue brushing. Be careful to throw cat hair into the trash can and don't litter it.

Step 2: After brushing, use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the cat climbing frame thoroughly again, making sure not to miss any area. After vacuuming the cat climbing frame, you also need to vacuum the surrounding floors and walls. Vacuuming not only removes hair, but also absorbs dust and dirt from the cat climbing frame.

TIPS:

If there are a lot of hairs entangled in the fibers of the cat climbing frame, you can wear a wet glove and rub it vigorously on the cat climbing frame to loosen the cat hair, and then use a small brush and vacuum cleaner to remove it Cat hair loss. The sticky clothes tube, a must-have for pet-raising families, can remove cat hair on the surface of the cat climbing frame. Sticking it once a week can keep the cat climbing frame tidy.

　2. Remove stains

Although cats are very clean, they will inevitably make the cat climbing frame dirty. If the cat sprays urine or vomits on the cat climbing frame, there will be large areas of stains, making cleaning more difficult.

Method 1:

Diluted hydrogen peroxide solution (hydrogen peroxide) can clean most stains.

Tools needed: 3% hydrogen peroxide, sponge or rag, paper towel, detergent, enzymatic cleaner

Step 1: Spray the enzyme-containing cleaner onto the entire cat climbing frame. The enzyme can break down the stains. Leave it there for 5 minutes, then wipe it clean with a paper towel.

Step 2: Use a sponge dipped in water and detergent, and then wipe the cat climbing frame. The rough surface of the sponge can wipe away dust, dirt and stubborn stains, and can also remove leftover cat hair to a certain extent.

Step 3: Spray the diluted hydrogen peroxide solution on the cat climbing frame to sterilize and disinfect it. After staying for a while, dry the cat climbing frame. Because hydrogen peroxide is irritating to cats and humans,It is recommended to dry it outdoors for a few days after cleaning until the smell disappears before letting the cat play with it.

Method 2:

This method is suitable for very small and stubborn stains. It may take several times to wipe clean, but it should be able to remove the smell in one time.

Tools needed: sponge or rag, detergent, water, spray bottle

Step 1: Add some detergent to warm water, put it in a spray bottle, spray directly onto stubborn stains, and wait for a few minutes. After the detergent and stain have dissolved, wipe vigorously with a sponge or rag.

Step 2: Use a dry cloth to absorb the moisture and then dry completely. Be sure to wait until it is completely dry before letting your cat play with it.

TIPS

Vacuum cleaners are still very useful, especially those with strong suction.

Enzyme detergent can remove urine odor and is a must-have for pet owners.

The smell of disinfectant products such as hydrogen peroxide is very pungent and can easily irritate cats' sensitive respiratory tracts. They must be dried thoroughly after use and can only be used if the smell is completely gone.

The cat climbing frame should be thoroughly cleaned at least once a year. Some small gaps are especially dirty.

Although it is troublesome to clean up, for the health of yourself and your cat, you still need to clean it regularly.