Originally Posted by
winia
Spray bottle of water. When they lay on it, give them a little squirt. They will soon get the message, and all you will need to do is pick up the bottle and they will find someplace else to sleep.
That has been my solution since being a cat owner and it usually only takes 2-3spritzes for them to get the idea.....I have those purchased perches at a window in each room so there are enough places for lounging other than my tabletops, furniture.