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To keep cats away, diluted vinegar is better. Pure vinegar might harm items or plants. Image: Ron Lach/Pexels

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How to use vinegar to keep cats away from an area in the home

To keep cats away from an area in the home, it is best to use diluted vinegar. Using pure vinegar might harm items or plants.

08-08-23 09:30
vinegar to keep cats away
To keep cats away, diluted vinegar is better. Pure vinegar might harm items or plants. Image: Ron Lach/Pexels

To keep cats away, diluted vinegar is better. Pure vinegar might harm items or plants.

Dilute vinegar with water to keep things safe.

Experiment to find the right ratio.

Start with more water, up to 50% max.

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INDOOR SPRAYING

Indoors, diluted vinegar deters cats. Use the lowest safe concentration.

Avoid overwhelming the smell.

Steps;

  • Put mixture in a spray bottle.
  • Spray on surfaces to discourage cats.
  • Repeat daily until they move on.

Use to prevent further exploration.

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SOAKING VINEGAR

If spraying doesn’t work, try soaking.

Steps:

  • Soak a rag, washcloth, or sponge in mixture.
  • Place it in the area you want cats to avoid.
  • Keep the soaked item in a container to prevent fast drying.

Use this indoors or outdoors.

Re-soak the rag when the scent fades.

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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence