Do not use a steam cleaner unless the furniture manufacturer expressly allows it for the specific materials and components. Heat and moisture can affect finishes, adhesives, fabric backing and engineered boards, even when the surface initially looks unchanged.
A steam-cleaner setting intended for household upholstery does not establish suitability for the mixed construction of a cat tree. Check the care instructions for each section and use the recommended alternative, which may involve vacuuming, wiping or removing washable covers. If you are dealing with an infestation or contamination requiring more than routine cleaning, seek appropriate veterinary or pest-control advice and explain the furniture's materials. Avoid repeatedly soaking or heating the item in an attempt to make it hygienic. A product that cannot be cleaned adequately for the situation may need replacement rather than an unsupported treatment.
Approval for one removable fabric cover is not approval for the whole assembled tree. Treat the wooden board, adhesive-backed covering and loose cushion as separate materials when checking the cleaning instructions.
For product comparisons alongside this advice, see Linden wooden cat tower and Arbor Retreat. The details below explain their sizes and uses.
Related products
Linden wooden cat towerA 191 cm wooden tower with removable cushions and a 49 × 49 cm top platform. The listed limit is 15 kg per layer.
Arbor RetreatA 123 cm wood tower with a 70 × 50 cm footprint and a 45 × 40 cm top platform, useful for comparing a lower wooden layout.
Floral CanopyA 162 cm flower-platform tree with a 76 × 56 cm base. Its listed limit is 10 kg per tier; compare each platform with your cat’s resting size.
Further reading: cats.org.uk.
