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Cleaning / disinfecting the litter tray?

  • 03-03-2011 11:04pm
    #1
    Test For Echo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭


    Quick question:

    What is a good (i.e. totally safe for use around cats) cleaning product for cleaning / disinfecting their litter tray?


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  • #2
    taram
    Registered Users Posts: 1,226 ✭✭✭taram


    I soak all my pet things in milton: 15 mins and it's 100% safe for babies to stick in their mouths :) the chemical in it turns to sodium chloride, ie. table salt.


  • #3
    Test For Echo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭Test For Echo


    Never thought of Milton. Must get some tomorrow. Ta :)


  • #4
    poconnor16
    Registered Users Posts: 807 ✭✭✭poconnor16


    What cat litter do you guys use? I'm using a grainy kind of one (non clump) that I got in Maxi Zoo....its good but tracks everywhere so I am constantly sweeping up!


  • #5
    Test For Echo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭Test For Echo


    Catsan, but not the clumping litter. I stopped using clumping litter after reading an article about cats ingesting dust from it (from grooming) and it clumping inside them :eek:

    I have their litter tray placed in a large plastic storage box which cuts down on the mess. One of my cats is neat & tidy in the litter tray, the other is an awful scatterer and would destroy the place if it wasn't for the storage box.


  • #6
    poconnor16
    Registered Users Posts: 807 ✭✭✭poconnor16


    Same for me re the clumping stuff, especially for kittens....

    I have the covered litter box, as I have the same issue with one of them, kicking it everywhere! :) Its just the litter I use at the moment seems to stick to their paws or something....after a day there is a trail of it coming out from the box. No biggie, but just wondering what people think/recommend.

    reason I use the current stuff is that is has a light, talc scent and it is supposed to last for way longer...although I find myself changing it every few days. (Man they poop a lot! :p)


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  • #7
    SophieSakura
    Closed Accounts Posts: 261 ✭✭SophieSakura


    Milton or stuff you can buy in pet shops for cleaning rabbit cages. :)


  • #8
    Heroditas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,521 ✭✭✭Heroditas


    Definitely find that Catsan is the best litter. For some reason, the cats don't seem to spread/kick it as far as the other ones and it's easier to clean up.

    Regarding cleaning the tray -some hot water, followed by a quick spray of one of the Dettol multi-surface cleaners and then a good darn rinsing again and a wipe with some kitchen towels to make sure the cleaner is all gone.


  • #9
    BengaLover
    Registered Users Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭BengaLover


    Also avoid leaving a strong odour, so rinse well.. if it smells TOO clean, they may avoid it!


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