Product Info

There is a broad range of quality in the various crystal litters available on the market today. Some, while good, are really over-priced. And the ones that are less expensive provide less than optimal performance.

Just the Crystals was specifically developed to fill a need for a premium crystal litter that was fragrance free, absorbed well -- and that still provides a good value.

Unlike virtually all the other crystal litter manufacturers in the market today, I am also a cat owner -- and have worked closely with our manufacturer and performed extensive testing to find just the right blend for Just the Crystals to make something that worked optimally with certain automatic litter boxes. It has become so popular that people are now using it in other litter box applications as well. When used in conjunction with the tips mentioned here at my website, I truly believe this is the best overall value available on the market today -- especially when combined with the ability to get free shipping from Amazon.

Properties
(exerpted from Wikipedia)

Silica gel litter, often referred to as "crystal litter", is a porous granular form of sodium silicate and has the highest absorbency of any litter. It has excellent moisture control and complete odor elimination for an extended period of time compared to other litters.

Some praise its absorbency because 4 to 5 lb (2+ kg) can absorb liquid and odor for up to 30 days for one healthy normal weight cat. It is important to lightly stir the crystals daily while scooping the solid waste, otherwise urine can pool in the box. When crystal litter is saturated, at the end of 30 days or so, it begins to smell and is visibly saturated. In comparison, over the same time period it may take 20–30 lb (9–14 kg) or more of clay or clumping litter, because it is necessary to replenish the litter that is removed when the clumped urine is scooped out. No replenishing is necessary with silica gel (crystal) litter.

Others have claimed that this litter gives them no warning when it is saturated and their cat left a urine puddle at the bottom of the pan.  But as mentioned above, this litter will eventually begin to smell when the crystals can no longer hold any more urine. Also, as the crystals absorb the urine odorlessly, they turn from white (or blue) to slightly yellow. This is when a crystal is 'visibly saturated'. It is easy to determine when this litter needs changing because you can either smell urine (the crystals are over saturated) or you can no longer see any white (or blue) crystals.

Crystal litter is extremely lightweight, especially when compared to heavier clay and clumping litter.

Crystal Litter Product Safety

Safe Handling by pregnant women:

Unused cat litter is safe for handling by pregnant women. However, pregnant women should avoid handling used cat litter. Toxoplasmosis, an illness characterized by cold or flu-like symptoms, can be transmitted by cat feces. It is especially serious in pregnant women because it can cause birth defects. Immunosuppressed persons may also be susceptible to toxoplasmosis. For further information, consult your doctor.

Safe for cats:

Commercially available crystal cat litters have been extensively tested and are safe for your cat. Its basic chemical makeup can be closely compared to sand.  The industrial name for it is silica gel, which is non-crystalline, porous and a safe substance most commonly used to absorb excess moisture in flowers and food or to protect materials such as leather or computer equipment from humidity.