The biggest problem in cat toilets is odor. What kind of cat litter should be used or toilets that do not have odor? Or what can be used to remove the odor?

Deodorizing different cat toilets

1. Open cat toilet deodorization

Open cat toilets are very common and are the first choice for beginners. Some people buy cat litter boxes for pets, while others use human washbasins or even cardboard boxes as cat litter boxes. When using an open cat toilet, the smell of poop and urine can easily spread, but it is also easy for the odor to dissipate through the air, so it should be placed in a ventilated place in summer.

Thoughts: If the cat litter box is placed in the bathroom, you can turn on the ventilation fan for a long time; if it is placed near the window, you can use a piece of cloth to cover it, so that the cat litter will not be exposed to direct sunlight and can be ventilated. .

　2. Closed cat toilet deodorization

Closed cat toilets often give people the illusion that the odor will not spread because they are closed. However, experienced cat owners have discovered that although the odor does not spread quickly, it is also difficult to evaporate. Not only is the smell in the toilet unbearable for cats, but the odor concentration in the air around the cat litter box is also higher than in an open cat toilet. Many cats are reluctant to go to closed cat toilets.

Experience: Closed cat toilets must be cleaned more frequently. The lid must be opened every day to diffuse the smell, so that the odor of the closed cat toilet can evaporate earlier.

These things can deodorize

In order to deodorize, we have to invite some outside help to help. Placing these things near the cat litter or cat litter box can make the air around the cat toilet much fresher in summer.

1. Activated carbon

Activated carbon is a well-known tool for absorbing odors and purifying the air. You can buy some to hang or place near the cat's toilet. Especially for closed cat toilets, you can seal the activated carbon with gauze and stick it to multiple locations on the inner wall of the upper cover of the closed cat toilet. You can also sprinkle some on the foot pads so that even if the odor cannot be evaporated in time, it can be absorbed by the activated carbon. absorb.

2. Disinfectant water

Choose a disinfectant that is harmless to cats, preferably a pet-specific disinfectant. After diluting it, spray it around the cat toilet, which can also effectively remove some odors. In particular, deodorizing sprays that specifically remove the smell of cat urine are more effective at purifying the air around the cat litter box. But be careful not to make it too strong when diluting it, otherwise the smell will be disgusting to cats.

3. Professional deodorant powder

In fact, there have been special cat litter deodorizing powders for a long time. Deodorizing powders come in various scents. In addition to covering the odor, they can also make the cat litter dry and make it easier to clump. However, be aware that some deodorant powders have strong fragrances that may make people who hate fragrances uncomfortable, so it is also important to choose a fragrance you like.

4. Broken tea leaves

Go to the tea market or buy cheap crushed tea leaves online (no more than 30 yuan per kilogram) and sprinkle some on the cat litter. It can not only cover the odor, but is also very natural and environmentally friendly, and will not burden the cat's respiratory tract. However, be careful to sprinkle more. Spreading too little may not be as effective.

Cat toilet cleaning

As mentioned in our previous plan, if you want to alleviate the problem of cat toilets in summer, thorough cleaning and disinfection are indispensable. Let us take a look at the truly effective cleaning methods.

1. Cleaning of open cat toilets

The most important thing about an open cat toilet is to clean it thoroughly.

1. Empty the cat litter completely, and then rinse the cat litter box several times with clean water.

2. Apply laundry detergent or detergent to the inside and outside of the cat litter box, and then rinse again.

3. After cleaning the cat litter box, let it dry naturally or dry it thoroughly with paper towels.

4. Finally, spray some disinfectant and replace with new cat litter.

Tips

Whether it is a single-layer or double-layer cat litter box, each layer must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent any litter from remaining on the litter box.

2. Cleaning of closed cat toilets

The general process of cleaning a closed cat toilet is no different from that of an open cat toilet, but there are other issues that need attention.

1. You must not only clean the bottom floor of the cat toilet, the top cover also needs to be opened, and the inside and outside must be thoroughly cleaned.

2. Don’t forget to take out the built-in foot pads of the closed cat toilet and rinse and disinfect them.

3. After cleaning, dry it thoroughly before continuing to use it.

4. In addition to thorough cleaning once a week, the inside of the cat toilet top cover should be rinsed and wiped with clean water or disinfectant every day.

Tips

If your cat is really unwilling to use a closed cat toilet in the summer, you can convert it into an open cat toilet only during this season.of.

Other cleaning points

There are also some cleaning points that both types of toilets need to pay attention to.

1. Spare toilet

When cleaning the cat toilet, make sure there is another spare cat toilet for the cat to use, so that the cat will not hold back its urine or defecate in other places because there is no toilet to go to.

　2. Natural disinfection

In the strong sunshine of summer, ultraviolet rays are the best anti-virus experts. Put the cleaned cat toilet on the balcony and bask in the sun, it will be more effective than any disinfectant.

3. Clean cracks

Some cat toilets have many scratch marks and cracks due to long-term use. These gaps can easily hide dirt and evil practices, and cannot be cleaned by simple flushing. You can use a brush to help clean them when flushing.

4. Clean the floor

Generally, we clean the cat litter box in the bathroom. After that, don’t forget to clean the bathroom floor tiles, spray some disinfectant water, and finally wipe it with a mop to prevent bacterial growth.

How long has your cat’s litter box been used? Maybe it’s time to replace it with a new one. Cat litter boxes are mostly made of plastic or resin materials and are not easily damaged. Although it may not look old from the outside, it may have accumulated a lot of bacteria, especially after long-term scratching by cats, and many scratches will nourish more bacteria. If your cat's litter box has been used for too long, from a health perspective, you may wish to consider buying a new litter box for your cat as a gift.