How to Clean Out a Litter Box

A cat wants a clean litter box to use every day. After all would you want to use a dirty restroom? Follow these steps to getting the litter box its cleanest and to make both you can your cat happy.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• plastic bags
• litter scoop
• fresh litter
• water
• soap
• bleach
• towels

1. Scoop your cats litter boxes every day, at least twice a day. Place the waste in a plastic bag and then throw it in the garbage after you have tied it off.

2. Once a week, get rid of all the used litter in the boxes. Rinse out the box with hot water, and then scrub it down good with soap.

3. Rinse the box well and then let it soak for a few minutes with bleach water. Add about half a cup to the litter box and then fill with cold water. Rinse very well after a few minutes.

4. Place new litter in the box after it has dried completely. Add either baking soda or a commercial made product to stop odors.

Tips & Warnings

• cats will be more likely to use a clean litter box
• Do not use any products that your cat may be allergic to. If the bleach bothers him, discontinue use and find another product to use.

[getbusy]

on 10/26/2009 Very good basic information on a very undesirable job.

[sbarry77]

on 10/25/2009 Very important to keep it super clean! great tips! 5*