Stray cats keep urinating in our open garage
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Siana Hall on Sep 19, 2015They dont like pepper!Helpful Reply
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Eve on Sep 19, 2015Ammonia. Works everytime.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Sep 19, 2015try spraying a citrus deodorizerHelpful Reply
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Susan H on Sep 19, 2015I hope this doesn't sound too sarcastic, but have you thought about just closing your garage doors when you're not entering or leaving the garage?Helpful Reply
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Debbie Westgate- Guyot-Sliwa on Sep 19, 2015Good luck, cat urine is the worse!Helpful Reply
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Connie Mar on Sep 19, 2015Would also recommend keeping your garage door closed, especially at night. Your cats may go in the garage because they smell the stray cat urine. Indoor cats will go outside their litter box typically for medical reasons, or the box isn't clean enough, or there aren't enough boxes (one for each cat plus one more), but also to mark territory if they are not spayed/neutered and there are other cats around. For safety reasons we keep our garage closed unless we are going in/out. Prevents thefts and house break ins.Helpful Reply
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Mae sekely on Sep 19, 2015Clean the space, hot soapy water, to the best of your ability. Then Try vinegar. Straight up. Use a sponge for awhile. Soak a few sponges in vinegar and place them there. Otherwise, As long as there is any odor of urine, cats will come back and reuse that spot.Helpful Reply
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Lajobes on Sep 19, 2015After cleaning, I would purchase a four pack of old-timey mouse traps. (Dollar Tree has a pack for a dollar). I should take one time for a cat to get startled by setting off a trap. Cat shouldn't be hurt by the trap - I see cat jumping and running. Also, I think I read somewhere that vinegar is similar to the cat urine and should not be used to clean urine. I'd try something like Mr. Clean or Fabulosa. If all else fails, tie a dog out near garage to dissuade cats. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Pam Walker on Sep 19, 2015GO to the pet supply place. They've got a spray in a can (looks like a spray paint can) that's specifically made to deter cats. It's made for gardens, etc & they also got one for dogs too. Spray it heavily around the door frames (or wherever u need it) & they won't go near it. Hope this helps. :)Helpful Reply
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Z on Sep 19, 2015My first thought was to close the garage door too, but I wonder if they are talking of a carport?Helpful Reply
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Yasmin Reyal on Sep 20, 2015I guess Lajobes has the best answer, rat traps. The garage gates are ribbed and these creatures can slip in from anywhere along the line. They r good jumpers too. Its a long area, holds a sedan and a smaller car and have used loads of bleach, liquid detergents etc but no sooner the smell disappears in 2-3 days, they are back. So I guess frightening them off might be a good idea. It once happened when I caught a rat with my bare hands, It was hiding under something and the corner was dark I mistook it for something else. We both shrieked and ran in different directions, I still feel the "feel" of it, a large black rat. They must be having a great relay system bcos that was the end of the rats. Anyway, thanks a lot for the tip on the mouse trap and the tips on white vinegar. Never thought of those. Thanks allHelpful Reply
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Donna Carroll on Sep 24, 2015Cats do not like the smell of citrus. It requires replenishing but a citrus air freshener will keep them run off. I kept cats out of my flower beds for years with diced citrus peels.Helpful Reply
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Yasmin Reyal on Sep 24, 2015Hi. What if I pour neat Pynol or a pine detergent on their popular spots......? Would they keep off for at least half a month plsHelpful Reply
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