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International Cat Care says to avoid which cleaners on indoor soiling spots?

Skip ammonia cleaners, they smell like urine.

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  1. Warm water
  2. Ammonia-based products ✔
  3. Soap and a cloth

Why: International Cat Care says to avoid ammonia-based products because they smell similar to urine. That can draw a cat back to the same spot.

Huh, didn't know that: International Cat Care says placing food near the tray can also put a cat off using it.

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Answer: Ammonia-based products. International Cat Care says to avoid ammonia-based products because they smell similar to urine. That can draw a cat back to the same spot.

  1. International Cat Care, Soiling indoors icatcare.org/articles/soiling-indoors
    Avoid using ammonia-based products as these smell similar to urine.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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