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How do I stop my cat from destroying my blinds?
Raise your blinds a bit so that your cat can go under them and get to the window. If privacy is an issue, lower your blinds three-quarters of the way down, and hide the lowest part of the window with a curtain on a tension rod. Remember to wrap the blind cord around a cleat so it’s out of paws’ reach.
What are the best blinds to have with cats?
Pet Friendly Window Treatments
- Faux Wood and Real Wood Blinds. Faux wood and real wood blinds are a great choice for homes with pets.
- Roller Shades. Roller shades are another great option for window treatments that are pet friendly.
- Mini Blinds.
- Bamboo Shades.
- Cellular Shades.
- Roman Shades.
How do I stop my cat from opening the shutters?
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- Keep cords away from your cats.
- Use carpet strips, tinfoil, or double-sided tape on your windowsill.
- Set a specific window aside for your cat.
- Apply citrus spray.
- Select blinds and shutters that are cordless.
- Purchase shades.
What blinds last the longest?
6 Highly Durable Window Coverings
- Fauxwood Plantation Shutters. Faux wood isn’t just great for creating durable blinds—it’s also ideal for creating shutters that can last for many years.
- 2” Aluminum Blinds.
- Faux Wood Vertical Blinds.
- Deluxe Exterior Solar Shades 5 Percent Openness.
- Premium Blackout Double Cellular Shades.
Why is my cat destroying my blinds?
Cats feel frustrated around blinds. They seek to look outside but find their view hampered by the restrictive panels. A simple solution to this is to raise your blinds to a height in which most of your window is still covered, but a small space remains where your cat can perch and stare out.
What is the most popular color for blinds?
For mini blinds, white or off-white are the most commonly chosen colors. For wood blinds, white, off-white, or wood stain to match the wood work of the room is what is most fashionable and neutral. For Luminettes and Silhouettes, once again, neutral colors are your best bet.
How can I Keep my Cat away from the blinds?
If you need to maintain privacy, raise blinds part way and install a cat-sized curtain with a tension rod. What could be more tantalizing to a cat than dangling cords just waiting to be pawed at? As tempting as they are, blinds cords can be harmful to kitties. Keep cords wrapped out of kitten’s reach with a cord cleat or tied up in a bundle.
What should I do if my cat breaks my curtains?
Curtains allow cats to pass behind easily, even when they’re closed. But, they can be magnets for hair and dirt. If you go this route, choose inexpensive curtains that are machine washable and can be easily replaced. Bent slats. Nuf said. Kitties won’t be able to see through and will bend slats out of the way.
Can a landlord charge you to remove window blinds?
The landlord may charge you a fee if you move out and they discpver the damaged blinds. You can remove the blinds now and store them safely out of reach from your cats and just put them back in before you move out. Do you have a cat tree?
What can I put on my Window to keep my cat from scratching?
Special double stick tape sold at pet stores will keep cats from scratching furniture and catnip spray will encourage your cat to use the scratching post instead. With this wide array of pet window covering issues, there really are no completely cat proof blinds. But we do have a few helpful suggestions.