UTILITY ROOM

● Appliances — washing machines and tumble dryers are tempting hiding places, and cats have been known to endure a wash or dry cycle because their owners hadn’t realised they were inside. Keep the doors closed and check before switch on!

● DIY tools — if you have paint, cleaning products, plant treatments, or garden tools in your utility room, keep them in a secure cupboard.

● Iron/ironing board — an ironing board is a tempting platform for a kitten to jump onto — and potentially send flying! Don’t turn your back for too long when ironing, and store the hot iron and the board away as soon as you’ve finished!