Controlling Litter Tray Odor In Your Home

You can ask any cat owner who keeps a litter tray in their home and they will tell you that not all cat litters are the same. Some are better than others at clumping while others may be better at masking the odor. Finding the right litter for your cat tray is a large step to controlling the odor. But once you have found a litter that works good for you and your cat does not resist it by being finicky as they are known to do you still have to put in some effort to ensure that odor does not take over your home.

Keeping the pan clean makes it easier for the cat litter to do its job. Occasionally remove all the litter and scrub the tray out to keep it from absorbing odor. This will also encourage you to completely change out the litter more frequently making it more effective at clumping and masking odors. Do not be afraid to fill up the tray either. Plenty of litter can absorb the excrement and odor better and will encourage your cat to bury it. Adding some baking soda into the litter will also help cut down on the odors since baking soda is known for absorbing odor. Of course some litters have this inside already but adding more will not do any harm and will only help.

Keep all of the waste scooped out and the area clean around the litter tray at all times. If there is noting inside of the tray the odors cannot settle in and make your home smell bad. If you also ensure that the litter tray is placed in a well ventilated area and use a air purifier around the box you will not allow the odor to permeate the room where the tray is located. This may sound like a lot of work but if done frequently and kept clean the job is actually easier to do.