How to Make Cat Repellent to Put on a Christmas Tree

Christmas trees are the centerpiece of many people̵7;s indoor decorative theme. The twinkling lights, glowing bulbs and tinsel can take hours to carefully place on a beautiful, lush tree. Many families with cats have experienced waking up on Christmas morning to find their tree has been knocked over by their curious feline. Keep the cat away from your Christmas tree by mixing up a homemade repellent that will ensure your tree stays beautifully decorated all the way to New Year Eve.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic water bottle
  • Distilled water
  • Eucalyptus oil
  • Lemons
  • Oranges
  • 2 small bowls
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Instructions

    • 1

      Add one quart of distilled water into an empty plastic spray bottle.

    • 2

      Place a few ounces of eucalyptus oil into the water. Place the cap on the bottle and shake it around to completely mix the oil into the water.

    • 3

      Squeeze the juice from five lemons into a small bowl and add this juice to the spray bottle.

    • 4

      Squeeze the juice from five oranges into a small bowl and add this juice to the spray bottle.

    • 5

      Place the cap onto the bottle and shake it vigorously.

    • 6

      Spray the entire tree with the mixture. Spray the tree several times each day, making sure to shake the bottle vigorously beforehand.