Litter Box Odor

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RE: Litter Box Odor

These are great suggestions but I'd have to say I agree with an earlier post that activated carbon is by far, the very best. The absolutely best product that I've used (and I've used many) is called INNOFRESH Pet odor absorber. It was originally recommended by a worker at a large cat shelter that seemed to really know the difference.
It is a fragrance free (better for you and cats) activated carbon odor absorber that just clips right on the side of most litter boxes. Really is the answer for anyone with cats regardless of what litter you use. In fact, I've switched to a cheaper litter and rely more on the Innofresh odor absorber to do the job and I'm very happy with results.
I easily get these on line at www.innofresh.com They ship incredibly fast and service is great.
If you have cats, you've got to try this.

Post by Lorikee

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I have tried baking soda, which works well, but I have also used carpet deodorizer (the one that comes in powder form). I sprinkle it in the litter and no smells. It is also a bonus that you can choose the scent!

Post By Mel (Guest Post)

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I used to sprinkle baking soda on the bottom liner before adding cat sand/clay. I only fed my cat crunchy food as the watery stuff would make her have loose stinky stools. She loved green beans (warm), cheese puffs and she got treats. Good luck

Post by meoowmom

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I use Arm & Hammer. My friend who works at an animal shelter gave me that advice. It makes a big difference.

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Innofresh

Just saw Kengie's post, will give that a try too! Thanks.

Post By Dorina (Guest Post)

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I use the fragrance free clumping litter by PetSmart - I think its Exquisite brand its their brand. The FF multiple cat formula in the green box. It works well, clumps great. Arm & Hammer is also a good litter. Sometimes I sprinkle baking soda on the litter if I'm running low and its smelly. I also scoop 2x a day; once a month clean the box with soap & water but also put a drop of bleach with water in the box to let it soak a few minutes before I rinse well, dry, refill. The bleach deodorizes the plastic box.

I also find that with the scratching, I replace the box itself once a year.

Post By Dorina (Guest Post)

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We changed from Tidy Cat Scoopable litter to Arm and Hammer Scoopable. What a difference! The smell goes away quickly.

Post By Artlady (Guest Post)

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We have 2 cats, female neutered, and find that cleaning the box morning and evening, and adding liter weekly as level goes down works for us. Once a month we empty the box completely and scrub with dish soap and a toilet brush, dry with paper towels and fill it up again. I say cleaning it twice a day is least we can do for them, because no one likes to use a toilet that isnt flushed, even cats! We dont use any fancy stuff just clumping cat litter and never have an odor problem.

Post by katklaw777

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I add baking soda to the bottom of box then add cat liter. I also have a slot on top of the litter box and I buy deodrizers to put in slot. The deodrizers can be found at Wal-marts and pet shops.
Angie

Post by pauley

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You also need to use a good brand of cat litter. I can't remember the name of it, but it is for multiple cats and has a picture of a cat holding his paw over his nose or something silly like that. Anyway, you may not have the same brand in the US that we have in Canada.

Some people have had good result using things like organic litter rather than the clay based products, but I think they are more expensive, and I can't vouch for that.

The litter for multiple cat households is worth the money, and I use baking soda as well. I expect the charcoal would also work, but I have just used baking soda.

I would also advise scooping the poop daily. And I hope you have your cats neutered. If they are not neutered, they will have smellier litter boxes.

Post by louel53

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When we had a cat, we used clay based litter and at times sprinkled baking soda under the new litter when we changed it out. We made a practice of changing out the litter at least weekly, lot of hassle, but the smell went away.

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