Cat Litter Box Liners, Filters and Refills
When it comes to cat boxes, pet parents need solutions for everything from tracked dust to odor control. Cat litter box liners can help minimize cleanup hassles, while litter box filters with charcoal and other scent neutralizers can help keep the air in your home smelling fresh. The fact that cats can be litter trained makes them good pets for people who live in cities and small apartments and for those with limited yard space—but being indoors means finding indoor bathroom options.
Choose from lined litter boxes, covered litter boxes, self-cleaning litter boxes, or uncovered boxes with cat litter pans. Finding the right litter box for your home size and situation takes a little research, and the type you choose will require different upkeep solutions and refills. Some of these include:
Litter box liners Litter boxes that use cat liners are designed for faster, easier cleaning. Rather than scooping, scraping and periodically cleaning the bottom of the litter box, cat litter liners let you clean and empty the litter all at once. Many feature drawstring closure for more control and antimicrobials that react to the bacteria that cause strong smells. You can find them scented for an added odor barrier or unscented for sensitive cat noses. Cat box liners come in many sizes—including high-back liners and extra-large—which can work well for multi-cat homes.
Self-cleaning receptacles Some self-cleaning litter boxes feature a motorized arm that rakes clumps into waste receptacles. Many of these receptacles are fitted with small charcoal filters that help eliminate odor. Once the waste is automatically scooped away, you can remove the container and throw it away. If you find that self-cleaning boxes are the ideal option for you and your cat, try and find receptacles compatible with your box.
Cat trays and pads Some litter boxes have drawers that slide under the litter tray. The trays are lined with pads to absorb and whisk away urine smells. These cat pan liners often use ammonia blockers to eliminate the strong-smelling element of cat urine. This tray-style litter system keeps the litter box dry, so if your cat is particular about their box, this might be a great solution for you. Each of these cat liners usually lasts about one week.
Charcoal filters Hooded litter boxes typically use charcoal litter box filters because they can last a while and help absorb litter smells. Replacements for litter boxes with lids can usually be cut to fit any size box, making them practically universal. Smaller charcoal filters can fit into self-cleaning box receptacles for a similar odor-reducing effect.
Litter disposal system cartridges Disposal bins include a system of compartments to lock away sifted waste. Because this type of liner filters odor, the refill bags also help keep things smelling fresh. The continuous-feed bags let you choose the right disposal time by tying off the end and throwing out the waste whenever you’re ready. These disposal systems allow you to keep the litter box clean without running to the trash every time your feline makes waste.
