LET YOUR KITTY DECIDE! DO THEY LIKE TO NESTLE ON TOP OF THE RUG OR HIDE INSIDE?

Soft or Stiffer?

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A TALE OF TWO KITTIES. PART 1

On Top Of The World

YODA – What cat-like behavior does she exhibit outdoors, when she hears the call of nature?

PERCHER FOR HUNTING: Typically when Yoda gets to experience the great outdoors (under human supervision), she likes to perch high, on rocks, ledges or raised surfaces. Her preferred method of hunting is to pounce from above, jumping down to catch unsuspecting prey.

PERCH FOR LOUNGING: She also likes to spend time just sitting and observing, watching the world around her, always from a raised position. e.g deck, table, etc..

A TALE OF TWO KITTIES. PART DEUX.

Crouching Tiger

SPOCK – What cat-like behavior does he exhibit outdoors, when he smells fresh air and hears the birds?

HIDE & SEEK: Spock’s difficult to spot when he’s outside, (even under human supervision, we have to keep our eyes peeled when we are outside), he likes to hide in the long grass and under bushes. He likes to dive at unsuspecting prey as they meander into his reach.

PEEK-A-BOO: Spock also likes to loaf in the long grass, snoozing on the spot, hidden from the world around him.

FLUFF LEVEL: PAW-SIVITELY CLOUD-LIKE

Yoda Prefers Soft

NESTLING IS HER FAVORITE THING: Yoda loves sitting on top of the rug, nestling into the ripples. Always preferring a softer top rug. Deliberately waiting for us to reshape the rug, she’ll come along and plonk herself down. Often first walking around in circles on the spot before finally settling down.

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HOLES: She loves sticking her paws in the holes, even when lying on top of the rug. As to mimic nature, when cats stick their paws between rocks to catch critters.

FUR-M – LIKE BOX-LANDIA – THE LAND OF CARDBOARD BOXES

Spock Prefers Stiff

PRIVATE HIDEOUT: Spock loves hiding under the rug.  We’ll watch him dive under the rug, even when it doesn’t look like there’s any space. If he doesn’t want to be picked up, he’ll run straight to the Ripple Rug and hide inside. He thinks that we can’t see him in there.

A LOOKOUT: You can often observe Spock  peaking out of the holes, ready to pounce on any passer-by, grabbing a leg! Spock prefers the stiffer top.

FOR A PAW-SITIVELY PLUSH RIPPLE RUG

Soft As A Purr

VACUUM YOUR RIPPLE RUG: When necessary to prevent nail shards, fur, and dander from embedding into the carpet pile.

THE RUBBER GLOVE TECHNIQUE: We also recommend using a rubber glove to brush the rug and ball up the loose fur on the carpet. A sweeping motion with your hand will do the trick, it will collect a lot of fur. You might be amazed how well you can pluck fur from the rug with a glove 🙂 Tip: Using the rubber glove method actually works well to remove hair from other surfaces and clothes!

STICKY ROLLER: A sticky roller may be used all over or simply around the holes. Catch the fur that grooms your kitty as they go through the holes.

REMOVE THE CAT-FUR NATURAL OILS: That is to say that these build up from play time, grooming or snacking. Time for a washing.

CLEANING STUFF: Simple – wash clean with soap and water.

OTHER WASHING TECHNIQUES: You may use a garden hose outside, in a bath tub or in the washing machine on cold cycle. If you decide to put your rug into the washing machine, we recommend covering the touch-points so that they don’t attach to the rug during the cycle.

BASICS: Use basic cleaning products, no harsh chemicals.

FABRIC SOFTENER:  Fabric softeners will make the carpet very soft. (If you ever want to make your carpet stiff in the future you will need to wash the rug several times without fabric softener).

DRYING: Simply hang flat/straight to dry. Do not use a clothes dryer. Higher temperatures may cause the hook-tape Touch-Point to release. The Ripple Rug material dries very quickly.

CLEAN & SPARKLY: Cats love a clean place to relax (metaphorically sparkly). SDon’t hesitate to wash the rug if your cat barfs on it.

FUR-LESS & STIFFER TOP RUG

Paw-lease Make It Stiffer

NOTE FROM SPOCK AND HIS HUMAN SERVANT: The below steps are a scientific method. At any rate, we’ve adapted it for people at home. No large machinery needed, just household items.

FIRSTLY: Vacuum the carpet, this will help remove any fur that has collected on the fibers.

STICKY ROLLER/GLOVE TECHNIQUE: A sticky roller or rubber glove may be used all over or simply around the holes to collect fur.

CLEANING: Soap and water helps remove the natural kitty oils left on the rug. Dish soap with grease cutter works best. (We find that a bath tub or laundry sink work really well.)

DRYING: Hang the rug straight to dry (rather than putting it in a dryer).

NO, TO THE CLOTHES DRYER: Do not use a clothes dryer, higher temperatures may cause the Touch-Point to release.

SPECIAL NOTE: **It is imperative that all oils from the fur and grooming are removed prior to using a hot iron in the following steps**

TIME TO IRON: Get your iron out (don’t let kitty participate in this).

TEMPERATURE SETTING: Set your clothes-iron to the nylon/polyester setting (around 300F).

HOW TO IRON, LIKE A SWIMMING FISHY: Place the hot iron on the underside of the Ripple Rug (the same side as the hook-tape). Do not press the iron, as you would when ironing clothes. Gently place the iron in one spot at a time, for up to 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, lift the iron. Glide lightly to the next area. Just like a fishy effortlessly floating through water.  Allow the weight of the iron to work its magic.

NOTE: Light pressure is okay, however –  hard pressure will flatten out the rug like cardboard, causing irreversible damage.

EXTRA NOTE: Do NOT apply the hot iron to any of the Touch-Points. This may cause the Touch-Points to release. Always remember, let the iron’s weight and heat do all the work.

FOR EXTRA STIFFNESS: A little steam and light pressure (use steam sparingly, as in, don’t soak the rug. You don’t want  a soppy wet blob). Alternately, a fine spray of water can help. REMEMBER, don’t apply hard pressure when ironing, just lift the iron moving it place to place around the carpet!

WOOHOO & MEWOW: This process can be repeated over and over to restore your Ripple Rugs stiffness.