You can spray diluted or full-strength vinegar outdoor on places like garden edges, fences, garden decor, posts, and even plants as a deterrent for cats. ... You can apply the spray every couple of days to repel your cats. Apply the spray again to areas that have been washed up by rain or areas just watered.

Will the smell of vinegar keep cats away?

No. Cats do not like the smell of vinegar. Cats have a highly-developed sense of smell, roughly 14 times stronger than that of humans. A lot of that has to do with the number of olfactory cells found in a cat's nose.

Does vinegar drive cats away?

Straight or diluted vinegar can be sprayed around the edges of a garden, and on plants, fences, posts and garden decor to keep cats away. ... Spray every few days or as often as needed to repel cats. Areas likely will need to be sprayed again after rain or watering.