A Clean and Odour Free Litter box
Choose the right size for your cat household. If you have two cats, you’ll need a larger box, to accommodate two cats at once. Choose a box of durable plastic with a little flexibility. Hard plastic tends to crack more easily. Make sure the box is at least six inches deep, to prevent litter flying out of the box.
Put a plastic liner in the cat box. This makes it easy to dispose of when it’s time for a complete change of the litter. Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda on top of the liner. Baking soda neutralizes ammonia odors.
Pour about three inches of kitty litter into the pan. Don’t put more than three inches, so the litter stays in the box. Avoid spilling litter on the floor. If you do, a cat will see the litter on the floor, and think that that is the toilet! No kidding!
Many pet owners use a litter grate to make sure litter isn’t tracked through the house. This is a plastic or metal grate that goes directly in front of the box. When the cat walks over it, any loose debris falls through the grate. Animals need to wipe their hands too!
Make sure you keep a pooper scooper near the litter box and clean it daily. Never dispose of the litter in your toilet, because this can plug up a septic system.
The “manual†cat litter box method works. Over time, you may find one of those automated boxes a tempting purchase!
