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Odor Control Tips Let me begin by giving credit where credit is due. Virtually everything I've learned about controlling litterbox order was obtained from people sharing information at Litterbox Central (www.litterbox-central.com ). My notes here are for the most part simply a condensation from that source. Food There are several factors that contribute to litterbox odor -- and probably the largest single component is what goes in to your cat. The right cat food can make a huge difference between a miserably stinky environment and one that's odor free. (Please take a few moments to read the Scoop Free section at Litterbox Central for more on this topic).
Choice of Litter/Stirring Choice of litter and some basic maintenance steps can make a huge difference in performance. Using a good quality crystal and doing an occasional "rake and stir" will extend the life of your crystals and reduce odor noticeably. This is a very important point that can make a huge difference in both extending the life of your crystals and in odors -- so important that it is emphasized on the side panel of every top quality crystal supplier. Stirring them around will allow them to release moisture to the air (not urine.....but water vapor) and will generally allow them to then absorb more, smell less. (Extra tip: One of the aspects of the Scoop Free (whether you use one of the many brands of cardboard cartridges or the Forever Tray) is that invariably some "cleaner" crystals will accumulate behind the rake when it's in the "rest" position -- and as most cats pee in the center of the box the crystals along the sides will be less used. It's a good idea to manually cycle the box every once in awhile and using you pooper-scooper mix in those fresher crystals, as well as the ones along the sides of the box. This will also help).
Jim from Hawaii dropped me an email with his solution for a bit more odor control: he sprinkles a light layer of baking soda in the tray just before pouring the crystals in. (Thanks Jim) And Jenn from Litterbox-Central.com suggests another way to control the odor.......er..........from the "source." She's discovered that when her kitties have access to Vita-Greens that it most significantly reduces poo odors. Here's the link she suggested (thanks Jenn!!): http://www.petco.com/product/5430/Four-Paws-Vita-Greens.aspx
If you have any trouble with your tray at all (or if one of these tips doesn't seem to be working) please contact me directly at: Foreverlittertrays@gmail.com. I am always here to help, and can even provide live phone support if necessary. (Sometimes a phone call is light-years faster at fixing a problem than emailing back and forth). |
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