How to keep cats away from the house and garden? 10 natural methods

1. To start, mix vinegar and water in a bottle.
2. Then pour the liquid soap into a glass or plastic spray bottle.
3. Shake the mixture vigorously to obtain a solution!
4. All you have to do is spray the vinegar repellent on the areas where the cat likes to do its business. You can also wipe a cloth soaked in vinegar over the places he often frequents.

The effects will be immediate and it is safe for felines! Vinegar can also be mixed with other ingredients like baking soda . For more details on the method, do not hesitate to consult the link to the following video:

2. Lemon and other citrus fruits to repel neighbors’ cats

Lemon, orange, grapefruit are also capable of repelling cats . How ? All you need to do is prepare the following liquid solution:

1. Boil two cups of water in a saucepan.
2. Add the equivalent of a cup of orange, lemon or other peel to the pan.
3. Let the ingredients simmer for around twenty minutes over medium heat.
4. Once this time has elapsed, turn off the heat and leave to cool.
5. Strain the mixture and pour the repellent into a spray bottle using a funnel.
6. Then add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and a squirt of clear dishwashing liquid.
7. Shake the mixture vigorously.
8. Then apply the repellent to areas of your garden frequented by the stray cat .

You can also scatter the bark in your garden to keep them away. Don’t forget the openings including the main door as well as all access points to your home.

3. Mustard and black pepper to gently chase away cats

You will have understood , cats do not like strong smells . So imagine their reaction to a combination of mustard, pepper and cinnamon! Then take out the following ingredients to prepare your magic potion:

• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 clove of crushed garlic
• 3 to 4 drops of lemon essential oil.

1. In a 60 ml spray bottle, add the spices, garlic and lemon essential oil or another citrus fruit of your choice.
2. Fill the bottle with water and shake well.
3. Spray outdoor spaces, flowerbeds, plants and bushes and observe the incredible effect of this repellent!

If you repeat the operation every two days, the cats will no longer be able to venture inside your home.

4. Essential oils: smells hated by cats

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