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If you think hiding the litter box will make things better for you and your cat, just ask a friend that comes to visit. They’ll tell you just how awful that smell really is. If you hide it because you don’t like to clean it often, then that’s a sign you need some remedial lessons in cat ownership.
Scoop Daily
Actually, scoop every time you see waste in the box. That’s why you don’t want to hide it. Just put it somewhere your guests don’t go. Put a small trashcan with a lid and lined with a plastic bag next to it. Every time you walk past the box and see something in there, scoop it out and put it on the trashcan.
If you insist on hiding the box, then you have to make it a daily chore to scoop it. The litter will last longer, your cat will be happier, and your house won’t stink.
Inexpensive Clumping Litter
If you’re scooping daily or more, you won’t need expensive litter. You can buy the inexpensive clumping kind and it will do just fine. No matter how much you pay for it, there is not a litter on the market that can handle a lazy cat owner.
To keep the box ultra clean, totally change litter every few months, and when you do it, bleach the box. It’s your cat’s bathroom, so just like you clean your bathroom, clean your cat’s. The cat will be happier, your guests will be happier, and you will be, too.
