Five Easy Ways to Keep Your Cat's Litter Clean
Sharing your life with a feline friend is a wonderful experience, but keeping your home clean, especially the litter box area, can be a challenge. Fear not, cat parents! This article will guide you through five simple ways to maintain a fresh and clean cat litter box for your furry companion.
1. Scoop the Litter Box Daily
How often should you change the litter? It depends on how many cats you are parenting at home. It would be advisable to have one litter box per cat. However, the main step to cleaning your cat’s clumping litter is by scooping it. This means you must remove the lumps from the box at least once daily using a litter scoop. Add some more litter to the tray if needed to ensure that the quantity is not too little, about 5 cm. To ensure maximum cleanliness, change the litter completely every two weeks if you have one cat or every week if you have more than one sharing the same litter tray. In case you are using a non-clumping litter, change the whole litter 2 to 3 times a week.
2. Wash the Litter Box Often
Again, this depends on how many cats are sharing the same litter box. Wash the tray once every other week with soap and water for clumping litter. Do not use any soap with a pungent smell. Add a completely new litter to the tray and let your cat enjoy the freshness. For non-clumping litters, wash the tray twice a week or every time you change the litter. Here is a handy tip for you - use litter liners to ease the cleaning process. All you have to do is close it up like a garbage bag with the drawstring and then throw it away.
3. A Litter Mat May be the Answer
Litter mats are made to capture the small pieces of litter that fall off your cat's paws when they exit the box. Having a mat is preferable to contain the messes than having your litter box on bare floors to keep the litter box area polished.
4. How to Make the Litter Not Smell Bad?
In addition to scooping the litter box daily, use scented litter powder or a deodorizer that is safe for your cat in the litter box to remove any bad smells. Here is how to use it:
- Pour some cat litter deodorizer into a clean, empty litter box.
- Add your usual cat litter to the tray.
- Sprinkle some deodorizer over and mix in with the litter.
5. Have You Thought of Natural Cat Litter?
Natural or organic cat litter is an excellent choice for your cat. It is eco-friendly and free of artificial chemicals and fragrances, which will not trigger allergic responses in your cats. Natural litters that are mainly made of soy, corn, and pellets-plant are healthy and safe for your cat. They can even have a positive effect on your cat’s behavior. Its fast absorption rate and dust-free materials protect your cat from toxic ammonia and urine odor, resulting in a happy and unstressed cat.
Conclusion
To keep your cat litter clean and fresh, ensure to scoop the lumps out of the clumping litter daily. If your cat’s litter is the non-clumping type, change it every two or three days depending on how many cats you parent. Ensure to wash the tray occasionally. To prevent your cat litter tracking, use a litter mat to keep the area less messy. To add a little more freshness to the litter, sprinkle some deodorize over it. Finally, consider using natural litter for your cat to reduce your cat’s stress and maintain your fur buddy’s health.