How to Clean a Litter Box

Cleaning the litter pan is typically the least favorite task in the house. However, a well cleaned litter pan not only keeps the odors down it helps minimizes the risk of poor litter box behavior. If you were a cat would you like to use a dirty box? Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Scoop
• Garbage bag
• Clumping cat litter

1. Scoop easily seen waste into a garbage bag or trash can.
2. Carefully lift one end of the litter box and gently shake the box to expose hidden items of waste.
3. Scoop any newly found waste.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, lifting from the opposite end.
5. For waste that is stuck to the sides of the box, gently use the end of the scoop to scrape the waste off. Be careful to keep the waste in one piece.
6. Fill box with new clumping cat litter. The litter should fill the box half way. Less litter makes it harder to scoop.
7. Use the scoop to level the litter.
8. Repeat entire process daily or more often if needed.

Tips & Warnings

• Place waste into a small trash can with a lid to minimize odors.
• Pregnant women should avoid cleaning litter pans. This task should be handled by another family member until the baby is born.
• Never use bleach in a litter pan.