The Best Way to Eliminate Litter Box Odors

A smelly litter box is a foul addition to any room in your house. If you have an indoor cat, you will want to take measures to keep the litter box free of offensive odors. Maintaining the litter box daily not only makes your home more pleasant, but it also encourages your cat to use the litter box rather than the floor for bathroom business. The best way to keep odor from the litter box is to use a combination of strategies.

Things You'll Need

  • Liquid dish soap
  • Baking soda
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Instructions

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      Purchase a litter box that has odor-eliminating features. Some litter boxes have hoods or filters that are designed to trap and reduce smells.

    • 2

      Clean the litter box daily. Use a litter that clumps when waste touches it. Remove clumps every day, and change the entire box of litter every few days.

    • 3

      Wash the litter box whenever you change the litter. Use warm water and liquid dish soap.

    • 4

      Sprinkle the bottom of the litter box with baking soda before adding fresh litter.

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      Place the litter box in a cool area. If the box is next to a warm vent or appliance, the heat can magnify odors.

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      Freshen the air in the room that contains the litter box by ensuring adequate ventilation and using air fresheners.