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06-20-2007, 03:35 PM
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question for ya!
Hi Ladies!
I haven't been on in quite a while..Since I am a working girl now I get tired at night and don't stay on much..I think I need vitamins!! Anyway I have a problem and would like some suggestions We have a deck that is attached to the back of our house, about 9 feet off the ground. The ground under the deck is soft dirt....We have about 5 or 6 cats that are using this as their personal potty...We have a family room downstairs with windows that open to that area...The smell of cat urine is horrible!...On a hot humid day it is even worse...Hubby and I like to eat out on the deck but the smell of cat urine is terrible...Any suggestions how I might get rid of the smell and to keep the cats away? They also use my flower beds as potties too! I don't want to use something that will harm them. It's just so annoying that these people have animals and just let them roam. I have a cat also but, he stays in the house. Thanks in advance girls (and guy) all suggestions are appreciated! Brenda
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06-20-2007, 03:48 PM
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Oh YUCK that would be stinky and frustrating!
Lime will neutralize the urine, which should lessen the odors. I'd dig out the top 6 - 12" of soil, spread an inch or 2 of lime, then cover it with rock so it's no longer a place that can be dug in. It's not cheap, but there's no way I'd want to have my place smell like a litter box either!
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06-20-2007, 07:09 PM
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Place some moth balls around the area, that is supposed to help deter cats and other animals.
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06-21-2007, 02:26 AM
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That was what I was going to suggest. I do like Tink's idea better though and it would be more long term I would think. There is nothing worse smelling than a build-up of cat urine. Gross!
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06-21-2007, 05:20 AM
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When I was searching yesterday i saw a motion activated sprinkler. I would think this would work with cats. When they set it off it sprays them with water, not harmful, but would deter.
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06-21-2007, 02:16 PM
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I love the sprinkler idea. No work on your part and it certainly won't hurt the cats.
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