Switch To A Stainless Steel Litter Box And Odors Will Vacate Your Home

Although it is possible to potty train your cats, it goes without saying that you can't flush a litter box. A healthy cat goes to the bathroom up to five times each day, and how often you need to clean your litter box varies slightly depending on how many pets you have, the type of litter you use, and how much traffic it gets. But even with frequent cleaning, the odors from urine and fecal buildup can become overpowering. So we're letting the cat out of the bag: switch to a stainless steel litter box, and odors will vacate your home.

Pamela Perry, DVM, an animal behaviorist at Cornell University, says that if they're unhappy with a smelly situation, you'll soon find your feline friends acting out in a range of ways, including kicking litter out of the box or completely refusing to use it. Clumping litter can make a difference when it comes to staying on top of box maintenance, and there are some essential oils you can use to reduce litter box odor, but most pet owners eventually find their cheap plastic boxes turn into a stinky, sticky mess that simply isn't the cat's meow. 

The best litter boxes are high enough to contain litter, big enough for your cat to comfortably access, and most importantly, are easy to clean. Stainless steel boxes, like the bestselling iPrimio XL Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box, have a non-stick surface that doesn't absorb odors like plastic or disposable ones.

Although they aren't as expensive as self-cleaning litter boxes, like the Neakasa M1 Open-Top Automatic Cat Litter Box, stainless steel litter boxes are more costly than plastic or cardboard options. Like cute cat scratching posts or other unique products for your indoor cat that won't ruin your home's aesthetic, the higher cost can be worth it. Many of the properties that make stainless steel the metal of choice for medical equipment, like its non-porous surface and resistance to corrosion even when covered in bodily fluids or cleaning chemicals, also meet the needs of indoor cats who will frequent their litter box hundreds of times each year.

Thousands of pet parents who use stainless steel litter boxes say that they completely contain odor and are extremely easy to maintain during either daily or deep cleaning. Dirty and wet litter lifts quickly without sticking to the sides or bottom, especially when used with a clumping litter like Dr. Elsey's Premium Unscented Cat Litter, which veterinarians say clumps so strongly that it removes every bit of waste. Over 80,000 users like the virtually dust-free formula because, like stainless steel, it's healthier for your cat and less messy than other options.

Make sure you purchase a stainless steel litter box that is big enough, ideally one that is one and a half times the length of your cat from nose to tail. When transitioning to the new litter box, place it in the exact same location as the old one. Stay patient with your pets during the change, providing 'pawsitive' feedback when they use their new litter box.