How to Keep Your Cat Litter Box Fresher Longer

Cats can be wonderful pets to have, but not always fun to clean up after. The smell of a cat liter box alone is enough to make you cringe. But there are ways to keep your cat's litter box fresh and smelling like new by using a few tricks. This will also save you money in cat litter by prolonging the life of old litter.

Things You'll Need

  • Scoopable, deodorizing cat litter
  • Cat litter deodorizer
  • Scooper
  • Cat litter box liners
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Instructions

    • 1

      Line the cat litter pan with a disposable cat liner. You can find these at any grocery store for around $2 for a 10 pack. Cat litter pan liners keep your litter pan free from messes and makes clean up of cat litter easier than without the bags.

    • 2

      After lining the litter box with a disposable liner, sprinkle a bit of cat litter deodorizer into pan and spread around. This helps to soak up any excess cat urine that may seep through the litter.

    • 3

      Pour a deodorized cat litter into the pan on top of the cat litter deodorizer. You don't need much, but make sure it's enough to cover 1/4 of the cat litter pan. Mix cat litter and deodorizer with a scooper to give the litter pan extra added protection from smells. Each time your cat paws over his waste, he will stir up the deodorizer, releasing its fresh scent.

    • 4

      To freshen your cat's litter box, scoop out the waste and dispose of it properly. Sprinkle a bit of cat litter deodorizer over the cat litter and mix with a scooper. This helps to keep your cat box fresh for up to two days in case you can't get to it sooner.

    • 5

      Emptying your cat's litter box is a snap with the cat litter liners. Just pull the liner up and tie together in the middle. Place liner in another plastic bag, such as a garbage bag, and toss into your garbage. Clean the litter box with an antibacterial cleaner, such as Formula 409, for added protection.