In this post you’re going to learn how often you should wash your Cats litter box
So if you want to learn the best way to keep your Cat using the litter box then you’re going to love this article
Let’s dive right in..
Cleaning a litter box can be a difficult chore
I know what’s it like
It’s not the best thing to do for your Cat
It’s tiring coming home from a hard days work and knowing you have to clean the litter box before you can lift your feet up and relax
But it’s important to know how a clean litter box will keep your Cat happy and will encourage your Cat to use the litter box
Just ask those Cat parents who are dealing with their Cats not using the litter box
It can become a big problem
Especially if your cat decides to start pooping on the floor
Think about it
You wouldn’t want to use a washroom that is filthy and dirty
Your Cat is the same (They’re even more cleaner than us!)
They would not find it appealing to use a litter box that is not cleaned regularly
And if this happens
Be prepared to find puddle of urine and Cat poop all over the house!
So the question is
How often should you wash your Cats litter box
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How Often Should I Wash My Cat’s Litter Box
You should be cleaning your Cats litter box twice a day
This will make sure it’s cleaned and ready to use for your Cat
If you can’t or don’t have the time to clean it twice a day then you should clean it once a day
When I say clean it I mean to take out feces and areas where your Cat has peed
You don’t have to clean the actual litter box (more on that later on)
You could try to do this once in the morning and once during the night
It would be a good idea if you add more litter a few days later just to make sure there’s enough litter for your kitty
When You Should Clean The Actual Litter Box
Give the litter box a quick rinse and clean either weekly or biweekly
Take out all the litter and give that liter box a nice rinse
Make sure it’s dried completely before you add litter again
Generally you should add litter to around 2 to 3 inches deep
But all Cats are different and you know how much litter your little furball loves
When You Should Give The Litter Box An Actual Clean
You must be thinking
“How many times do I need to clean this litter box!”
Think of it like this
Your Cats worth it and something that’s worth having requires work I guess 😛 (if that make sense)
Anyways
Every month would be a good practice to clean the litter box completely
Remove all the litter and empty it completely
Then give it a good scrub and clean
You should use a sponge and a dish detergent to clean the litter box
If you could, try to use a unscented dish detergent
Again, make sure the litter box is completely dry before adding new litter
Where should you clean the litter box?
The best place would be in the outdoors so maybe your back garden
If that’s not possible then the laundry sink would be ideal too
I have a bathtub at home
If you do use your bathtub to clean the litter box then you’ll need to clean the bathtub after litter box cleaning
When To Buy a New Litter Box
It’s impossible that the litter box will last forever (obviously)
So when should you change litter box?
You should buy a new Litter box every year
I mean all that using the litter box, it’s going to smell of urine and poo no matter how good the litter box is
It’s best to just buy a brand new one every year
Final Words
Cleaning a litter box can be a difficult chore
But it’s important that us Cat parents do this
At least once a day
It’s vital that a Cat has a clean and fresh litter box to use
Cats are very clean animals and they would expect a clean litter box (After all we are there slave!)
We humans would not want to use a washroom that is filthy so the same goes for your Cat
It is hard work I know that but our Cats deserve the best
Remember, if a Litter box is not clean then your Cat won’t use it
And if your Cat won’t use the litter box then they’ll do their business elsewhere
Or everywhere in the house
You know how bad Cat urine can smell and I’m sure you don’t want your house smelling like that!
If you look after your Cats needs then they will love us for that right?
