Basket for Reiya: Fit and Care for the Woven Cat Basket

By Modern Cat Furniture, Luxury Cat Tree, Luxury Cat Beds - Mau | Published: 2026-11-02

Category: Tips & Care

Learn how to fit the Basket for Reiya into the solid oak tree, place it for comfort, and clean a woven cat basket without loosening its shape.

Quick answer

Fit the Basket for Reiya by seating it fully into its designated spot on the Reiya tree, then lift and vacuum it weekly and spot-clean stains with a barely damp cloth. Avoid soaking the woven material.

Why the basket needs a firm seat, not a soft corner

A woven basket holds its shape only when it is supported underneath. On the Reiya, the basket is designed to sit within the multi-dimensional structure rather than balance on a flat platform edge. If it rocks when your cat steps in, the basket is not fully seated, and repeated movement will wear the weave faster than normal use.

Choose a spot where the basket is not directly beside a swinging door or a high-traffic walkway. Cats like to watch a room from a contained spot, so a basket at mid-height with a view tends to get used more than one tucked into a corner at floor level.

Woven material: what to avoid when cleaning

Natural woven fibres tolerate dry cleaning far better than wet cleaning. Soaking, machine washing, or leaving the basket damp can soften the weave and change its shape. The supplied catalog does not specify a coating or finish for this basket, so treat it as an untreated woven item and keep moisture minimal.

For everyday debris, a soft brush or the upholstery tool on a vacuum is enough. For stains, use a cloth wrung out until it is barely damp, dab rather than rub, and let the basket air-dry completely before placing it back on the tree.

Step-by-step: fit and care for the Basket for Reiya

Check the basket against its spot before seating it: With the basket empty, lower it into its place on the Reiya and press gently around the rim. It should sit level with no rocking. If it rocks, lift it out and check that no toy, loose screw, or debris is caught underneath. A basket that rocks when empty will rock harder once your cat steps in.
Place the tree where the basket gets a view but not a draft: Position the Reiya so the basket side faces into the room rather than a cold window or an air vent. Keep at least a hand's width of clearance around the basket so your cat can step in without brushing a wall. Clearance around the rim matters as much as the view.
Lift and shake out the basket weekly: Remove the basket from the tree, tip out loose hair and grit, and vacuum the inside with a soft brush attachment on low suction. Wipe the oak surface underneath before reseating the basket. Debris trapped under the basket can scratch the oak finish.
Spot-clean stains with a barely damp cloth: Dab the stain from the outside edge inward, using plain water first. Do not rub, and do not soak the weave. If the stain persists, stop and let the basket dry before trying again rather than adding more water. Dab, don't rub, and never leave the weave wet.
Air-dry fully before putting the basket back: Set the basket in a dry, ventilated spot away from direct heat until it is completely dry to the touch, inside and out. Reseat it on the Reiya only when dry. A damp basket reseated on oak can transfer moisture to the wood.
Do a monthly shape and hardware check: Run your hands around the rim and base to feel for loose weave or soft spots, and check that the basket still sits flush on the tree. If the weave feels slack, keep the basket off the tree until it has dried and firmed up. Catching a soft spot early is easier than reshaping a sagging basket.

Product facts

Basket (For Reiya): The Basket is made for the Reiya, a solid oak cat tree with a multi-dimensional, tiered structure. Because the basket is matched to that structure, it should be seated in its intended position rather than used as a freestanding bed on a flat surface.
Basket (For Reiya)