🐱💡 Cat Litter Box Hacks You Wish You Knew Sooner

Tired of the smell, the mess, or the constant cleaning? These easy litter box tips will make your life easier—and your cat a lot happier!

1. 🧴 Use Baking Soda for Natural Odor Control

Before adding litter, sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda at the bottom of the box. It absorbs odors without irritating your cat like strong perfumes can.

🐾 Bonus: Use unscented litter to avoid overwhelming sensitive feline noses.

2. 🧼 Scoop DAILY, Deep Clean WEEKLY

Scoop at least once a day to prevent odors and keep your cat happy. Once a week, empty the whole box, wash it with mild soap (no bleach!), and let it dry before refilling.

💡 Dirty boxes are a top reason cats start avoiding them.

3. 📍 Don’t Hide the Box Too Much

While it's tempting to tuck it away, litter boxes should be placed in a quiet, low-traffic area—but not completely out of reach. If it's hard to access, your cat might skip it.

🐱 Pro tip: Avoid putting it near food or water bowls.

4. 🧊 Use a Litter Mat (You’ll Thank Yourself Later)

Place a mat under the litter box to catch stray litter that gets tracked out. It keeps your floors clean and reduces your sweeping time by half.

✅ Look for mats with a honeycomb or rubber texture.

5. 🪟 Add Ventilation, Not Fragrance

A well-ventilated space is better than covering smells with scents. Open a window or use a small air purifier near the area—but never spray air freshener inside the box.

🚫 Fragrances can stress cats or cause them to avoid the box altogether.

6. 🧂 Try a High-Sided or Covered Box—But Only If Your Cat Likes It

High sides = less litter kicked out. Covered boxes = less smell for you.
But: not all cats like covered boxes, so test both and see what your cat prefers.

7. 🔁 Use Two Boxes for One Cat (If You Can)

The golden rule? One box per cat, plus one extra. Even for a single cat, having two boxes in separate locations can prevent messes—especially in multi-floor homes.

🏡 Example: One box upstairs, one downstairs.

8. 🧊 Keep a Spare Set of Everything

Have an extra litter scoop, box liner, and full litter bag ready. This makes sudden cleanups way less stressful.

9. 🔄 Switch Litter Brands Gradually

If you're changing litter types, mix a little of the new brand in over several days. Cats are sensitive to changes, and a sudden switch may lead to rejection of the box.

10. 🐾 Monitor for Clues: Changes in Use May Mean a Health Issue

If your cat starts avoiding the box, going outside it, or straining—call your vet. Litter box behavior is one of the first signs something might be wrong.

🧼 Final Tip: A Clean Box = A Happy Cat

Taking a little extra care with your cat’s litter routine will reduce smells, prevent accidents, and make life better for you and your feline friend. 💕