How to Remove Litter Odors

Cats often avoid using dirty litter boxes, and you may also wish to stay away from them due to the odor. If you do not clean your litter box often, the odor may become unbearable. Your cat might relieve itself on your carpet or furniture because it does not want to use the dirty litter box. Cleaning the litter box properly removes the litter odor and helps to keep your cat healthy. Lighting scented candles or placing air fresheners near the litter box will only mask the smell and will not remove it.

Instructions

1

Remove feces and clumped litter daily to keep the litter box clean. Place a liner in the box to make it easier to change the litter.

2

Empty the litter often and clean it with a mild detergent weekly. Dry the box thoroughly before you add more litter. Change the litter often to prevent litter box smells.

3

Replace the litter box if it becomes cracked or if the smell remains after cleaning it. Many litter boxes do not last forever and need to be replaced to keep your home smelling fresh.

4

Apply a thin layer of baking soda on the bottom of the litter box before you add the litter. The baking soda will absorb the odors from the box.

5

Set up additional litter boxes in your home if you have multiple cats. Place the litter boxes in different locations to prevent the odor from building up in one place.