Cleaning out a cat litter tray is not the most glamorous task, but it's an important one for the health and hygiene of your feline friend.
Luckily, there are some great products on the market that can make this chore a lot easier and more efficient.
Here are some top picks to consider.
Cat litter Cleaning Tool-Box
For cleaning out traditional cat litter trays you will need a few supplies:
1. Cat litter scoop: Use the scoop to remove waste from your cats litter tray to maintain odour and to make the litter last longer.
The holder allows the litter scoop to hang discreetly and is compact enough to store in a laundry cupboard or near your cats litter tray!
2. Invest in cat litter tray liners: Cleaning the litter tray just got a whole lot easier with Trouble & Trix Easy clean Sifting Liner's. The liners will help to quickly remove mess and clumps from your cat’s tray & extend the life of your litter.
Designed to sit on top of your existing Trouble & Tix tray liner & beneath your cats litter.
To use, simply lift & sift! No more scooping.
Suitable for trays up to 50 x 37cm.
3. Invest in a hooded cat litter tray: An ideal cat litter tray that will provide your kitty with plenty of privacy! Featuring a soft moving entry door that cats like, the door will also help contain odour and prevent
the cat litter from escaping.
Litter scoop fits discreetly on top of the covered litter tray.
4. Buy a high quality cat litter: The Trouble and Trix Ultra scoop litter has superior odour control through the use of zeolite, carbon and baking soda to lock in smells and odours. As well as these odour controlling properties, the Ultra Scoop litter is Ocean breeze scented. The best cat litter for multi cat households! Can last 1 cat 8 weeks!
5. Litter tray Mat: The M-Pets rectangular cat litter mat is just the thing to prevent cat litter tracking out of your cats litter tray and all over your floor.
Comfortable for cats to step onto, the surface is a series of hooked loops designed to capture dust and litter remnants before they travel!
Non slip backing will ensure that this mat stay in place. To clean simply shake
outside.
Measures: 60 x 89cm
Self-cleaning litter boxes.
Self-cleaning litter trays are a great option for cat owners who want to minimise the amount of time and effort they spend cleaning out their cat's litter tray. These boxes use sensors to detect when your cat has used the litter tray and automatically scoop and dispose of the waste. The most popular brand of self-cleaning cat litter tray is the PetSafe ScoopFree 2nd Generation Self Cleaning litter Tray.
Litter scooping trays are a convenient and hygienic option for cleaning out your cat's litter tray. These trays have a concealed box attached to them, allowing the machine to scoop up the waste and dispose of it without you having to touch it.
Never scoop your cat's litter tray again!
The Omega Paw roll n clean easy clean litter tray will sift through your cats dirty litter with the sweep of a handle! Omega Paw's scoop-free cat litter box that makes light work of managing litter trays!
The Roll n Clean tray features:
-A private, enclosed litter environment
-A sifting grill to separate clumps easily from unsoiled litter
-A simply rolling function saves you from separating soiled litter
-Easy access entry for cats
-Secure clips on the side to easily remove the top for cleaning and refilling.
Odour-eliminating sprays and powders.
If you're looking for a way to keep your litter tray smelling fresh and clean, odour-eliminating sprays and powders are a great option. These products work by neutralising the odor-causing bacteria in your cat's waste, leaving behind a pleasant scent.
Our most popular selling sprays and powders that are kitty friendly are from the Trouble n Trix range.
Trouble & Trix No More Litterbox Odours Spray is the optimal smellylitterbox solution. Spray directly onto your cats' litter to eliminate any unwanted odours that can hang around that area. And as an added bonus, the formula reacts with and destroys pet odours on any surface! So, you can use this spray to not only have the litterbox smelling fresh, but also the pet beds, cages, sofas, carpets, cars, etc. (not recommended for use on silk or leather).
This smelly litterbox solution just keeps on giving, as you can also spray it directly into the air to combat airborne odours as well. Its natural formula makes it safe for use around children and pets alike.
Trouble & Trix No More Litterbox Odours Powder contains a zeolite based formula and natural mineral granules.
Trouble & Trix No More Litterbox Odours is the ultimate smelly litterbox solution. The active ingredient, zeolite, is a naturally occuring, non-toxic mineral that absorbes odours at a molecular level, taking care of the unpleasant odours once and for all while also extending the life of your litter.
A little goes a long way with this powder, its fresh fragrance is sure to please everybody and is suitable for use with any type of cat litter. Simply sprinkle No More Litterbox Odours over the bottom of your tray, add your regular amount of litter on top then, lightly sprinkle some No More Litterbox Odours over the surface of your litter and mix it through.
Just be sure to follow the instructions carefully and avoid using any products that could be harmful to your cat's health.
Disposable litter trays.
If you're looking for a hassle-free way to clean your cat's litter tray, disposable litter trays are a great option.
These trays are made from lightweight materials and can be easily disposed of after use, eliminating the need for messy clean-up. The best cat litter replacement trays are by PetSafe. The cheapest way of buying these replacement trays online is through our bulk buy as a 6 pack!
The trays fit the Petsafe automatic scoop free range of cat litter trays. The Scoopfree automatic cat litter tray takes care of cleaning up the litter tray, hands-free! It uses safety sensors to ensure your cat won't be disturbed by the rake while using their litter box.
A cleaning rake will sweep solids & odour away from the litter 20 minutes after your cat has left the tray. The system uses blue crystal cat litter as it has 5 times better odour control & tracks less than other cat litters.
The frequency of cleaning this type of cat litter tray is greatly reduced as a result.
High-quality clumping litter.
One of the best products for cleaning out your cat's litter tray is high-quality clumping litter.
This type of litter forms tight clumps when your cat urinates, making it easy to scoop out and dispose of. Browse our top-quality clumping litter options here. Not only does this type of litter make cleaning up after your cat easier, but it also helps to control odors and keep your home smelling fresh meaning you will spend less time and effort cleaning!
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