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In areas that have been repeatedly soiled with urine, the flooring under a carpet can become heavily contaminated. Installing a replacement carpet will not prevent odours from old urine contamination from coming through. Before fitting new carpet, the flooring underneath should be cleaned and sealed. Applying a layer of heavy polythene sheeting underneath the carpet or underlay can help to prevent urine from future deposits from seeping into the floor. This facilitates cleaning and also prevents urine odours returning from old urine deposits.

In areas that have been repeatedly soiled with urine, the flooring under a carpet can become heavily contaminated. Installing a replacement carpet will not prevent odours from old urine contamination from coming through. Before fitting new carpet, the flooring underneath should be cleaned and sealed. Applying a layer of heavy polythene sheeting underneath the carpet or underlay can help to prevent urine from future deposits from seeping into the floor. This facilitates cleaning and also prevents urine odours returning from old urine deposits.

'''Wooden furniture''':<br>

'''Wooden items''':<br>

Where possible, appliction of two or more coats of varnish, especially under wooden feet of furniture, will stop urine absorption into wood grain. If this is not possible, regular applications of a heavy wax furniture polish is a good alternative.  

Wooden items, such as furniture or staircases, that have been targeted should be protected to prevent urine penetration. Varnish is the best option, but this is not suitable for all furniture, and repeated application of a ax finish is an alternative (not spray polish).

'''Computers and electronic equipment''':<br>

'''Electrical and electronic equipment''':<br>

Urine marking or soiling on electrical equipment is a serious health hazard: it can cause fires and electrical failures. Any soiled equipment should be disconnected from the electricity outlet and cleaned carefully in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and dried thoroughly. Any cooking equipment that is impossible to clean thoroughly (e.g. old toasters) should be disposed of, because these represent a health hazard. Equipment currently not in use can be protected by storing in in a cupboard or under plastic sheeting (remembering the need for some equipment to be properly ventilated).

Marking or soiling on electrical equipment can cause fires and electrical failures. It may be preferable, for safety reasons, to have contaminated equipment professionally inspected and cleaned. Cooking equipment, such as toasters, that cannot be cleaned thoroughly should be disposed of, because they represent a health hazard. Equipment that is only used occasionally should be stored in a cupboard or under plastic sheeting (switched off). PLastic sheeting may also be used to protect equipment such as televisions, CD/DVD players and audio equipment that is close to ground level and has previously been targeted for spray marking, but this should take into account the equipment's need for proper ventilation (to avoid heat fire due to heat build up).

'''Electrical outlets''':<br>

'''Electrical outlets''':<br>

Urine entering a wall socket can cause a fire or shock hazard, so access to the location should be restricted. As an additional protection, outlets can be covered with cling-film or a large flap of polythene hanging down over the socket, taped to the wall above it or alternatively using child proof plug guards.

To prevent urine from entering sockets and causing an electrical failure , sockets that have been targeted for spray marking can be protected by taping a hanging flap of polythene over the socket, or by installing child proof socket guards.

==Altering Spraying Sites to Make Them Unattractive to the Cat==

==Altering Spraying Sites to Make Them Unattractive to the Cat==