If my cat barfs on this thing, can you explain clean up process? I assume I'd have to fully wash it (you would be able to just wipe it up).
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Fully wash it. It is such an awesome mat, it catches everything in the mat including pieces of food as well as particles of litter.
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It isn't hard to clean. It's just the tiny holes that might give you a little trouble. My cat had an accident and I was able to clean it up pretty quick. After having said all that, it's the best mat I have ever owned! I push the mat forward under the box and there is little to no tracking for me! I wish you luck!
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You definitely couldn't wipe it, but you could easily wash it out. It is FAR easier to clean than the 3M "shag" style rubber filament mats.
165552
This mat made of rubber(EVA sponge). So you can wash with water and ditergent.
165553
You wouldn't be able to just wipe it because it's a double layer surface with holes. I'd take it out and spray it with the hose then leave it out for a few hours and call it a day. If there's no yard/hose maybe wipe off the top and bottom parts of the mat with a paper towel then final rinse with something damp. It'd be tough to clean between the holes though that way. Maybe final rinse in the sink if you're really tight with your cat? Either way it's one of the best litter traps I've used.
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You can just hose it all off and it will dry pretty quickly. Otherwise spot clean and the holes on one side will need to be cleaned carefully and then wipe inside. The material is easy to clean.
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Hose it down in the backyard. The mat is cool but honestly it's too small. One almost double the size would be a much better tool to trap litter kicked outside of the box. We have 3 cats so with this being so small we no longer take the time to use it.
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I guess it would depend on the consistency of the barf...but the mesh I believe is plastic and if it went through to the under part you would just reach on and wipe it out no problem....none of my cats have ever barfed on mine
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I have never tried it because I haven't had to do a deep cleaning of the mat. But, I have had to "spot clean" it because one of my cats vomited on it. I used Clorox wipes and it came right off (make sure that you shake all the litter off the mat first, especially if yo use clumping). I probably wouldn't use bleach because it might absorb into the mat and be bad for the cats (clorox wipes don't have bleach in them).
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Ask your local water authority if something they use to treat the water could be responsible. There is nothing in the fountain to cause it. You could re-wash everything and change the filter, whether it needs it or not. I would trust the animals. Do they still drink from it? My unit just sits there, gets scummy after several weeks, if I get lazy about cleaning, but the cats love it anyway. Good luck.
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I am unsure Nathan. I actually just wash everything, except for the motor and filters, with soap and water (the motor I take apart and just carefully clean that with a q-tip). All of that seems to work fine. Just make sure you clean the bowl about once a week like the directions recommend. The water filter should be changed once every two weeks, and the filter that goes around the motor gets changed once a month. The unit works fine for our cats. =)
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I don't really know, maybe if you put it in very low spin and cold water. let me know if it works. I have never washed it because my cats really wont go on or near it. It rally works!
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I've only had mine for a couple of months, but so far it yas not needed cleaning. (In a home with two cats).
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Cleans up cat yak! I use the vacuum first to get the goo off and then use the pet cleaner to make sure no odor is left. I just got mine for Christmas and my cats were nice enough to give me two chances to test it out. :)
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My cat is like that too. LR won't clean it, but the walls wont get extra dirty either. There will be urine on the wall, that's all.
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My dog version arrived broken, however I do have the cat version. It just comes completely apart. I just wash it with soda and water. Sry I couldnt be of more help. Maybe you could research it on the net
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Yes, the fabric can be removed and machine washed. The rest of it can be wiped out. I can tell you that it worked well for the feral cat that had been visiting my deck. I have now adopted that cat who is slowly be integrated with my two indoor cats.
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I rub it in with a cloth so it dries right away. I haven't had any problems with cat licking it off and neither of my cats have gotten sick from it.
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I've never tried to wash this. I simply vacuum the bed as my kitty has never gotten it dirty. I would probably spot clean anything that I saw in there that needed cleaning. I've never even looked at taking this bed apart.
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hmmm. i'm no professional, but since it's hardwood, you might have to sand it out. I'm thinking it's pretty soaked in there. and to "unsoak' it with more liquid will probably trash it. Is the pee in a super visible place? I was thinking maybe you could spray some Fizzion on, then sprinkle it with baking soda or borax, maybe, to suck up the Fizzion and with luck, the cat pee also. But, I have NO IDEA if this will do something crazy to the floor. I'm curious now, I think I'll have to go online and see if someone has come up with a solution! Good luck!
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I would just take it outside and apply dish washing detergent, scrub it with a brush and then hose down. Did the kitty pee on it? Sometimes vinegar helps with that issue and it isn't as harsh as bleach.
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I hand wash my cat's toys in soapy water and air dry. I would recommend removing all the Catnip as it might spread the scent over the other clothes in the wash.
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If your sleeping bag is machine washable?, I would try it. I would spray the area soiled by the cat and let it sit for an hour, then wash it. You have to let the enzymes do their thing before washing them out.
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I think it sounds like a fountain that you actually get for the pleasant sound. However, it is very large for a Siamese cat and very much trouble to put back together after cleaning. It must be cleaned often. I got it because the stainless is more likely to stay clean than the usual plastic and not breakable like the ceramic ones. However, I abandoned it and now am using a different design that is plastic but very easy to refill and clean. I wish came in a smaller size for cats.