Litter that doesn’t clump is caused by the left over tiny pieces of feces that will eventually linger in the box. I’m not talking about after your friend has used it a few times but rather referring to the kitty litter after it has lost its ability to clump after use, for one cat this is usually about a week. Once the litter has been used for some time it’s time to change it. Sprinkle 1/3 cup on the litter and mix it into the litter.Īll 3 of these methods work fast and very well to either enhance an odor control already formulated into the litter or to make a litter effective in controlling odor when it hasn’t already been formulated into the litter by the manufacturer.
The Humane Society in their informative article entitled, “ Preventing Litter Box Problems“, recommends spreading a thin layer of baking soda on the bottom of the box.ģ. As before, stir the baking soda into the litter thoroughly. You can easily sprinkle 1/3 to 1/2 cup of baking soda on the litter. Stir the herbs throughout the kitty litter thoroughly for best results. You can sprinkle some dried herbs, about a handful, into the litter.
In both cases, either with or without odor control built into the litter, the treatment for odor control is the same. Litter can be quite expensive though and it’s not really necessary to buy kitty litter just for the odor control. Some store-bought litter has built-in odor control and some don’t have odor control. Store Bought Litter Is Expensive – Save Money Now that I’ve shared what I think are some of the best things about cats it’s a good time to get down and dirty concerning the cat litter.
They don’t expect or require you to scoop out the litter after each deposit although many cat owners do just this making extra work for themselves in the process. Can you blame them for not wanting to step into a box loaded with days of kitty feces and urine?Īt the end of the day, the most effort in having these wonderful furry friends is maintaining a clean litter box, that is clean within reason. Regarding the kitty litter, they’ll do all this that is unless the litter box hasn’t been cleaned for days. They don’t have to be trained to use a litter box and more often than not they will even cover their own business killing all the odor and the unpleasantness associated with their waste. They can go for a day or so without any food, although they should be fed daily.
They’re perfectly content to be alone with or without another cat or for that matter people.Īll they really need is a fresh supply of clean water. They’re great pets because for the most part they’re independent and can take care of themselves for days. They make wonderful friends to have around the home and once you get to know them you’ll surely discover that every cat has its own personality. They are at the top of their game when it comes to intelligence and can be taught tricks, which I’ve discovered upon asking many, most people don’t know. More to the point, I promise to share with you tips to help you control lingering kitty litter odor, tips that will save you some money, and a tip to help you control the amount of litter that will get tracked away from the litter box and spread into other areas of your home.īut before we get started I would like to share some of the insights I’ve discovered since becoming a cat lover many years ago.Ĭontrary to what many folks think, cats can be extremely affectionate and they’re not sneaky as some think. I promise these tips will save you some heartache while making your kitty happy.Įven though we’ve written about ways to clean the air in your home in the past, we’re going to clear the air concerning kitty litter. In this article, we’ll delve into a few litter box cleaning hacks to help you care for your cat. At one time in my life, I had 6 of them running around my home!