How to Get Rid of Cat Box Odor

You are most likely not properly maintaining your cat's litter box effectively if you experience strong cat box odor. The best way to eliminate the odor is to make sure the litter box is large enough for your cat. Also, if you have multiple cats, you should have more than one litter box placed in different location. If you try to just cover the odor with a scented spray, you may only hide the smell for a few hours. It's important to keep your cat box clean and make sure that your cat is comfortable using the litter.

Things You'll Need

  • Large litter box
  • Litter box cover
  • Clumping litter
  • Litter box mat
  • Scooper
  • Automatic litter box

Instructions

    • 1

      Make sure the littler box is big enough for your cats. For example, it should be at least 24 inches wide or long (see References). Also, make sure to place your cat's litter box in a bathroom or storage room where the cat has plenty of privacy, and the odor can be hidden better.

    • 2

      Place a cover over your cat's litter box. These covers help make your cat feel more comfortable in its litter box and hide the smell. Purchase a litter box cover that includes a scented vent filter at the top of the cover.

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      Use a clumping litter for cats that are older the eight weeks. Also, don't use scented litter as it may not fully cover the smell and may discourage your cat from using the litter box.

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      Place a litter box mat next to the litter box so that your cat can remove any excess litter stuck to his paws. This will make sure that none of the litter travels to any other rooms.

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      Scoop your cat's litter box twice every day. Use a litter box scooper that has slots in it and remove any clumps. Dispose of them in a plastic bag. Turn on the vent in the room where the litter box is located and then spray a scented spray. The odor should be removed as you continue to keep your cat's litter box clean.

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      Purchase an automatic litter box if you can't maintain it every day. Automatic litter boxes have motion sensors that detect when your cat has left the litter box after using it and then an automated rake sifts out the waste in reciprocals.