How to Clean Litter Box

What You'll Need

• Soap-Man Lemon Glow Dish Soap
• Hot water
• Litter scoop
• Trash bags
• Sponge or brush
• Baking soda

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Empty the litter completely

   Pour out all litter into a trash bag and seal it. Do not flush litter -- it clogs plumbing and harms septic systems.

2. 2

   Wash the box with hot soapy water

   Use hot water and dish soap to scrub the entire box, including corners and underneath. Avoid bleach or scented cleaners that repel cats.

3. 3

   Rinse thoroughly

   Rinse all soap residue away with hot water. Cats are sensitive to smells and will avoid a litter box with strong soap residue.

4. 4

   Dry completely

   Wipe with a clean towel and air dry completely before adding new litter. Wet boxes lead to clumping problems and mold.

5. 5

   Sprinkle baking soda

   Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda on the bottom of the dry box, then add fresh litter on top. Baking soda absorbs odors naturally.

Pro Tips

• TIPScoop the litter box at least once a day -- twice if you have multiple cats. Cats avoid dirty boxes.
• TIPDeep clean the entire litter box every 2-4 weeks, even with daily scooping.
• TIPHave one litter box per cat plus one extra. This prevents territorial conflict and keeps the boxes from getting overwhelmed.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• XUsing bleach or strong scented cleaners, which repel cats and can cause them to avoid the litter box.
• XNot cleaning often enough, which leads to litter box avoidance and bathroom accidents around the house.
• XReusing dirty litter to save money, which causes urinary tract issues and stress for cats.

Frequently Asked Questions