Case Study: A Family With 3 Kids & 2 Cats Their Ultimate TV Protection Setup

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The Challenge: One TV, Five Sources of Chaos

When you combine three energetic children and two curious cats, one thing becomes very clear very quickly:

👉 Your TV is constantly under threat.

This real-life case study breaks down how one busy family transformed their living room from a high-risk disaster zone into a fully protected, stress-free space without sacrificing picture quality or aesthetics.

Their goal was simple:

• Stop replacing TVs

• Prevent scratches, cracks, and impact damage

• Protect against kids and pets

• Avoid constant supervision

• Save money long term

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Before Protection: The Risk Factors

This household faced every major cause of TV damage:

👶 From the Kids

• Flying toys and soft balls

• Remote controls being thrown

• Rough play near the TV

• Climbing furniture

• Sticky hands touching the screen

• Gaming controllers swinging during play

🐱 From the Cats

• Scratching the screen during fast-moving scenes

• Jumping onto the TV stand

• Walking across the screen edge

• Pawing at reflections

• Climbing behind the TV for warmth

The family had already replaced one TV due to a cracked panel costing over £800.

They needed a solution that actually worked.

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Why Standard Baby-Proofing Wasn’t Enough

Initially, the family tried:

• Moving the TV higher

• Telling kids “don’t throw toys”

• Sprays to deter cats

• Cleaning the screen daily

• Keeping toys away (which never lasted)

None of it worked.

Modern TVs are:

• Ultra-thin

• Extremely fragile

• Vulnerable to light pressure

• Easily scratched

• Very expensive to repair

They realised they needed physical protection, not behavioural hope.

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The Solution: A Layered TV Protection Setup

After researching options, the family installed a multi-layer TV protection system using products from The TV Screen Protector.

Here’s exactly what they did.

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1. Ultima Clear Screen Protector (The Game Changer)

The biggest upgrade was installing the Ultima Clear TV Screen Protector.

Why Ultima Clear?

• 4mm thick premium acrylic

• Designed for high-impact households

• Scratch-resistant surface

• Protects against claws, toys, remotes, and pressure

• Maintains near-original picture clarity

• Acts as a physical shield for the screen panel

What It Stopped:

✔ Cat claw scratches
✔ Flying toys
✔ Remote control impacts
✔ Pressure damage from leaning
✔ Sticky fingerprints
✔ Paw prints and smudges

This single addition eliminated 90% of their previous risk.

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2. Wall Mounting for Stability

Next, the family wall-mounted their TV securely.

Benefits:

• Prevents tip-overs

• Stops kids climbing the TV unit

• Reduces cat jumping access

• Keeps TV out of high-traffic zones

Important note:
Even wall-mounted TVs can still break from flying objects which is why the screen protector remained essential.

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3. Cable Management to Stop Pulling & Chewing

All cables were hidden using:

• Wall trunking

• Cable covers

• Shortened power leads

This prevented:

• Kids pulling cables

• Cats chewing wires

• Accidental TV movement

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4. “No-Play Zone” Around the TV

The family created a visual boundary using:

• A soft rug

• Toy storage placed away from the TV

• Rules for ball games elsewhere

This reduced impact incidents dramatically but didn’t rely on perfection.

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5. Cat Behaviour Redirection (Not Dependence)

Instead of trying to “train” cats not to touch the TV, they:

• Added window perches

• Placed scratching posts nearby

• Gave cats better viewing spots

• Reduced glare using controlled lighting

These helped but again, the protector did the real work.

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Results After 6 Months

📊 The Outcome:

• Zero screen damage

• No scratches

• No cracks

• No stress when kids play

• No panic when cats swipe the screen

• No cleaning anxiety

• No expensive repairs

The family calculated they saved:
💰 £800–£1,200+ in avoided TV replacement costs

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Why This Setup Works for Families With Kids AND Pets

This setup succeeds because it:

• Assumes accidents will happen

• Protects the screen physically

• Doesn’t rely on constant supervision

• Works for all ages and animals

• Protects the most fragile part of the TV

• Preserves picture quality

• Saves money long-term

Most families protect furniture before screens this family did the opposite, and it paid off.

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Which Protector Is Right for Your Home?

At The TV Screen Protector, families choose based on risk level:

Standard Clear

Best for light household use and young children.

Anti-Glare

Ideal for bright rooms and reflection-triggered pets.

Ultima Clear (Recommended)

Perfect for:
✔ Multiple kids
✔ Pets
✔ Gaming homes
✔ Open-plan living rooms
✔ High-value TVs

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Final Thoughts: Protection Beats Replacement

Kids will throw toys.
Cats will chase movement.
Accidents will happen.

But replacing a TV doesn’t have to be part of family life.

This case study proves that with the right setup especially a high-quality screen protector you can fully prevent TV damage without sacrificing your lifestyle.

For families with kids and pets, The TV Screen Protector isn’t an accessory it’s essential.