How to disinfect a previously owned cat scratch post?
So we went to a bbq today, and on our way out of the neighborhood we saw a cat scratch post with a little cat house on top, sitting on the side of the road. Rod went to take a look, it was in great shape, so we decided to take it with us.
It's one that's covered in carpet. It's very clean. But I'm worried. What if the cat that had it before died of a disease? I would like to disinfect it first, but how? I can't spray anything on it because Kashi the kitten will likely chew on the carpet. I suggested that we wash it down with soap and hot water, pressure wash it, use the wet vac and then let it dry in the sun. But there are pieces on it that would get ruined if we did that.
Any suggestions? Am I being too much of a worry wart here? Would it be okay to just vacuum it and let Kashi have his new toy? Thoughts? Suggestions? Anything? :)