Box spring repair

[Gordon Shumway]

We just adopted a 4 month old kitten and so far we have just one minor problem. The kitten has either discovered, or created, a tear in the fabric that covers the bottom of the box spring of the guest bed. He has decided that is a cozy place to sleep so he prefers to climb in and nap there.

We want to discourage that habit and need a good replacement material to use that might be more durable than the regular light weight sheer material used on box springs? I thought about using 6mil plastic vapor barrier material but wonder if there is a good reason for the sheer material that is commonly used - other than cost.

Any suggestions welcome.

[Meanie]

I haven't any experience for box spring material but I can speak for door screen material which is resistant to pet scratching/nails. I've had it on my sliding door for several years now with cats who like to dig their claws into it. It still looks new. Regular screen would never survive. Therefore, perhaps you can purchase a roll of that and staple to the bottom of the box spring.

[Stormin Mormon]

I was about to write door screen, and Arrow staple tacker. Sounds better than ordinary screen.

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[micky]

I woudln't use plastic when they use cloth. It's hard to believe that would matter wrt the sleeper's comfort, but I'm compulsive.

I think it's the cost, but you could try googling box spring construction

I think you'll have to do the whole box spring, if he made the hole and even maybe if he didn't.

Denim, or the stuff Meanie is talking about.

Does yours have a special name?

[Ed Pawlowski]

That would be a good choice. You don't want to seal it completely as it has to breath when you put weight on the mattress.

[Stormin Mormon]

I'd been thinking mold and mildew.

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[clare]

The black petproof fiberglass screen would be my suggestion.

[Gordon Shumway]

Within minutes of hitting the send button I thought of screen. It appears everyone else did too. I found there is what is sold as "pet screen" that is suppose to be tougher than regular screen and that is what I'll be getting tomorrow.

Thanks everyone. It's good to know great minds think alike!

Farkin' cats!

[Norminn]

It is just to keep dust out. I would imagine that a mattress might hold moisture and odors if plastic was used. Non-woven fabric can be found at fabric stores, but lightweight muslin would probably work well. If there is an upholstery shop in the 'hood, they would have the stuff. Then I'd stick some cardboard or plastic cartons under the bed (or keep door closed?) to keep the kitten out.

[bob haller]

provide the kitty with replacement housing.

A box with a small entrance and some holes for airflow.

big enough for your furry friend to move around, but not hugh

[TimR]

I guess I don't qualify as a great mind, because my first thought was Lattenrosten.

[Josh]

One of our cats did that a few years back; I just put an old fitted sheet upside down on the box spring. The material is smooth enough that it's hard to scratch/tear, and she never tried to go up there again as far as I know.

Josh

[ChairMan]

Actually it's to keep the dust in and with most *new* boxsprings are just that, a box w/no springs, so moisture and breathing are not an issue.

[Julie Bove]

I need to know that too. Luckily it looks like the material on the bottom of my new box spring is more cat proof but the two others are toast.

[Malcom "Mal" Reynolds]

wow, ever think of cardboard?

[TimR]

Not a good idea, at least if you're using corrugated.

The glue is made from starch. Cockroaches will eat it and live in the tubes. The last thing I want in a bedroom is a combination cockroach motel and cafeteria.

[Malcom "Mal" Reynolds]

you can't possibly believe that julie would allow cockroaches in her house, but she could also get those plastic pads for office chairs or a thin sheet of plywood

[Meanie]

It's called "Pet -D- Fence" pet screen protector. I purchased it from Home Depot. As I stated, after several years, it still looks new.

[TimR]

I threw away the box springs in our house and replaced them with Lattenrosten, which I find more comfortable, and have no place for a cat to get in.

[gregz]

Funny, a cat I took in did the hammock thing under an old bed.

Greg