Outdoor deck seating area

Roberta Everts
by Roberta Everts
I can not purchase nice furniture and put it outside on the deck, since there are several stay cats (male) that always seem to come spray on everything. How can I decorate with that in mind?? how do I keep them from coming into MY yard and ruining all my things? the neighborhood man that feeds them all (18) doesn't think they are a problem!!

  10 answers
  • Michele Michele on Sep 19, 2017

    You need to eliminate the odor. Spray white vinegar everywhere they spray. You can also call animal control to trap them and take them to the pound. Cats don't like cinnamon or pepper. But these have to be sprinkled after rain.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Sep 19, 2017

    I would call the town and let them handle the man feeding the cats.

  • Beth shannon Beth shannon on Sep 19, 2017

    Try rod iron furniture with removable cushions that you can bring inside. It will not absorb the smell and you can hose it off easily.

  • Amanda Amanda on Sep 19, 2017

    cats do not like aluminum foil, lay some on the areas that they like to walk in, they will avoid those areas! buy it at the dollar store to make it more cost effective!

  • Bobbie Bobbie on Sep 19, 2017


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  • Sue Kay Sue Kay on Sep 19, 2017

    There are some attractive plastic chairs and tables out there. Can be hosed off. Use some colorful pillows that can be taken in.

    • Roberta Everts Roberta Everts on Sep 19, 2017

      I've done that, but I don't want to spend my time cleaning it all the time before I can go out to enjoy and have impromptu guests!

  • Barbara Dooley Barbara Dooley on Sep 19, 2017

    There is a product in pet stores called "No Go." It deters an animal from urinating in the same places where they get the familiar scent of past urination.

  • Sue Kay Sue Kay on Sep 20, 2017

    Another possibility is too use cement blocks to build a more permanent seating and to top it with cushions.

  • Roberta Everts Roberta Everts on Sep 21, 2017

    Thanks. But they would just pissed on that too! Spraying cat away stuff and using a sling shot!!

  • Missy Missy on Sep 21, 2017

    Get a big dog and hope he doesn't like sleeping on your patio furniture.