Scoopers are usually the first item you should have. There are many different style and makes of cat litter scooper but it really doesn’t matter, just as long it does it job. Nowadays, we have cat litter box that are automated with a built in scooper or rake that comb through the cat litter box and separate the clump feces and urine. Some of these automatic cat litter boxes can also be programmed to a schedule which is so cool about it.

Choosing the right cat litter crystal brand is also important. There are generic brands that don’t hold or clump cat urine or feces well and can cause more harm then actually work in your favor. What you want to look for in any cat litter crystal product is how well it holds the feces together and how quick it does it. Another feature is the scent blocker, some litter crystals don’t have any scent but do a good job holding the scent with in the crystal. There are a lot of other cat litter crystals like “green” crystals, which are supposed to be environmentally safe. A good brand to look into is the Tidy Cat Crystal, as they have multiple scents and provide the best containment of cat feces.

Your cat litter box should be clean out everyday or every other day to prevent it from building up with cat urine and feces, which is a health hazard. The best option to cleaning your cat litter box is picking up an automated cat litter box where you can schedule daily cleans and also the brand of cat litter crystal is important. Each brand is different in its own special way and some brands work better then others. Be sure you do your research and find the one that will clump well and block odors.

Litter Maid cat litter boxes come equipped with a heavy duty rake that when activated, moves through the used litter, cleaning it and depositing the clumps in an easy to change cat litter tray. This container will need to be changed once a week at minimum or when it is full if there are multiple cats using it. The rake is activated by a sensor which starts a timer and initiates the cleaning cycle.

Once the timer is activated, there is a built in ionic air cleaner that comes on to filter the smell out of the air. This air cleaner will run every 10 minutes while the unit is in sleep mode to continuously keep the air fresh. Littermaid cat litter boxes are designed with your cat’s safety in mind.

There is a safety mechanism built in to stop the rake should anything obstruct it. If the cat should leave and return before the 10 minute cleaning cycle has begun, the sensor will restart the timer to 10 minutes and this will avoid it starting up while still occupied. These innovations keep your pet safe and you happy.

It is generally recommended that clumping cat litter be used in these, but the cat litter crystals will leave virtually no odor while sitting in the tray until disposed. Many of the customer reviews state that using simple clay litter should be avoided, as once it is wet and then dried the clumps left behind are like small concrete blocks. While the rake will still clean these out, it may lower the efficiency of the unit.