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I picked up a few of those automated air fresheners, the kind that
emit a spray every several minutes, and I noticed that my cat
absolutely loathes them. So I got to thinking, maybe if I place
these strategically around the house they'll dissuade her from
jumping onto certain surfaces like the
mantle or my desk.
Sure as shit, it works, but only as long as it keeps spraying. Once
it runs out of juice, the cat notices immediately and starts going
where she shouldn't. After a while I realized what a chore it is to
stay on top of these things, changing the spray can in several of
these things every few weeks, and all I really want them for at this
point is their deterrent value anyway.
So the idea is for an automated air freshener with a motion
sensor, so it conserves both battery power and spray liquid by
only activating when a cat is detected within a foot or so of it.
Might also help keeping naughty dogs from pulling food off
counter tops.
Glade option
https://www2.glade....automatic-freshener
One of many sensor sprays. I thought your Google-fu was better... [neutrinos_shadow, Jun 13 2022]
A cool alternative until this idea hits the market.
https://www.youtube...watch?v=Gn-reqwwEqE
[2 fries shy of a happy meal, Jun 13 2022]
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Shirley just a bigger reservoir? And likely a much less smelly
substance if you're going to be spraying a lot of it. |
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[a1] I had that exact contraption in mind! |
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Although he might have suggested phosgene gas. |
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Now make one for mosquitos. |
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8th would've affectionately suggested bear spray. |
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Neutrinos, that's awesome! Ironically, however, it says
"keep out of reach of children and pets" LMAO! |
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Being merely light activated, my only complaints with it are
that 1) it won't work at night and 2) the 5 foot optimal
range is too far. |
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Aren't there already motion-detecting perfume sprays on the
market? Probably would be moddable. |
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Back when we had cats, we found they particularly hated
being sprayed with anti-flea medication. So that's what we
deployed to deter any other cats which got in through the cat-
flap. Very aversive, and has the fringe-benefit of reducing the
risk that they'll cross-infect you. |
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Intriguing concept, Loris! |
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[+] Even though I like cats, there are places they
should not go, and this is a good way to keep them
out of those places. |
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[+] This is the idea you've ever had [21]. |
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