You love your feline friend. However, it might sometimes be difficult to keep odors from taking over your home. Thankfully, there are a few really great options on the market designed to reduce the smell associated with owning a cat.
This is especially true if you own more than one pet and have multiple different boxes throughout the house. Choosing the right litter can really make a huge impact and there are a few factors you need to consider before settling on a regular brand. A few tips to consider include:
- Know the type of litter you are buying. Clay clumps quickly for easy cleanup but is non-biodegradable and can create dust. Silica does not clump and can be used for the period of a month. And many natural options—like walnut shell and recycled paper—are available but can be difficult to find.
- Use cues from your cat. Not all cats like all types of litter. Some will even start to urinate or defecate outside of the box in protest.
- Automatic litter boxes need special litters. If you’ve invested in an automatic box, make sure you’re using the right kind of litter. Some varieties can cause damage to the motor and render the sifting and scooping mechanism ineffective.
- Know how often you have time to scoop. Better litters with higher clumping action helps keep the number of days between scooping extended.
Of course, we would love to give you a few ideas on which brands are the best for everyday use. Here are our favorite cat litter brands to try out in your home.
Nobody enjoys the household chore of scooping out the litter box, but the right litter can make the process so much easier. This brand features a quick clumping clay formula ideal for homes with multiple cats. A special addition of Febreze with an ammonia-blocking technology deactivates enzymes to keep odors at bay for up to 10 days. Best of all, it comes in numerous sizes and resealable bags to make it easy to stock up.
Arm & Hammer has long been known for their cleaning products, but their cat litter is definitely one item you don’t want to miss out on. This clumping litter features moisture-activated granules that form an odor seal around urine and feces to help reduce smell for up to seven days. Likewise, the addition of baking soda helps neutralize ammonia to eliminate the strong scent.
If your cat likes to track litter around the house, it might be a good idea to switch to something a little different. This brand of litter features a special formula designed to absorb urine and dry solid waste for better odor control. It does not clump and is designed for monthly or bi-weekly litter box cleaning. Three scent options are available including original, lavender, and a sensitive formula that is free from perfumes and dyes.
This brand with Glade features a 10-day odor control barrier to help reduce days between scooping and a strong clumping formula to make the process easier. The addition of the fragrance scent helps mask odors from urine and feces.
