10 Top TIPS To Minimize LITTER BOXES FROM SMELLING

 

#1: STAINLESS STEEL Litter Boxes

Most kitty litter boxes are made out of plastic which absorbs & holds odors and is nearly impossible to get rid of the smell.

Check out stainless steel cooking pans at your local thrift store.  Stainless steel containers are non-porous and resistant to bacterial growth.  A great alternative to plastic containers.

#2: Invest in & use BAKING SODA

Baking soda is a natural deodorizer that helps absorb and neutralize unpleasant odors. Sprinkling a layer of baking soda combats smells ~ keeping the area fresh.

#3: CORNSTARCH &/OR POWDERED HERBS

Consider adding powdered herbs or cornstarch to the litter to help keep the odors down.

Dried mint or catnip (lemon and lavender), can act as natural deodorizers.….adds a pleasant scent to the box.

#4: VINEGAR is Very Effective

Just like baking soda, most households already have a bottle of vinegar in them.

When cleaning the box once a month, wipe the litter box down with vinegar. The vinegar smell will fade once the box dries completely.

 

#5: HOMEMADE SPRAYS

Using water, vinegar, and essential oils provides a quick and effective way to refresh the litter box between cleanings.

Mix vinegar with water and add essential oils that are safe

Spray around the box and area.

**Don’t spray it in the box.

#6: KEEP Litter Boxes VENTILATED

Be sure to keep your kitty’s potty in a well-ventilated area and not in a closed-in area.

Those fancy “hide the box in a side table” things look awesome, but they tend to trap odors.

When you open them up, you’re blasted with the stench ~ a nightmare to keep odor free.

#7: CLEAN out Waste ~ TWICE A DAY

#8:  CHOOSE THE RIGHT LITTER

The type of cat litter used significantly impacts odor control.

Be sure to use a litter that your cat and you like.

If a cat doesn’t like the smell or texture of the litter, they are more likely to have potty time somewhere you really don’t want them to have potty time at!

#9:  WASH Litter Containers regularly

Commit to a particular day each week to wash your litter box[es] minimizing residual odors that may accumulate over time

 

#10: CHANGE all LITTER material WEEKLY

Regularly changing the entire litter, not just scooping, which will definitely maintain a clean and odor-free environment.

Be sure to completely change the kitty litter at least twice a week, replacing it with fresh litter.