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We have three indoor cats (2 adult and one kitten) and we tend to be quite proactive in sorting the litter tray out but cant help but realise despite this the house still stinks.

What do you do?

By using a litterbox

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Good litter and keeping the cat box in the bathroom, where bad smells are expected.

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They have those self cleaning ones that work pretty well. Also, keep it far away from where you usually are. Like in a basement storeroom or something.

If neither of those are options, use the ones with a top on them. It keeps the scent in better and gives the cat some privacy. Some cats don't like this though because they're not fans of concentrated piss smells either. They'll start going outside of it if they feel it's too stinky.

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HylianFox posted...

By using a litterbox

We have a litter box.

You have a cat. Part of your place is going to just smell like cat piss or litter. That's kind of what you signed up for. As other people are saying in this topic, the best you'll be able to do is hide the litter box as far away from where company would be and do your best to isolate the smell, but it's always going to be there.

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By getting Covid and losing the ability to smell.

Okay serious answer is a litterbox. You gotta make the cat comfortable in the house and especially the litter box. Feed it a good diet.

A scared, unhealthy cat is gonna spew nasty shit everywhere or wherever it can hide.

Regular cleaning of the box and maybe some airfreshner or fragrant plants can also help. Just make sure the plants/freshener are liked by the cat and/or not an overpowering scent.

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Clean the litter box at least once a day.

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You don't. There are things you can try sure, but you have three cats.

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They just act like it doesnt smell, bat any company that comes over knows it does

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cat that was forced on me just goes in the yard like my dog does. i've got a litter box shes only used it a few times.

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my cats never smelled

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with 3 cats id make sure to have 2 ENCLOSED littler boxes, preferably with swinging entrances to trap in odor. scoop each of them every day and change the litter out every 1-2 weeks for each. if you have to only use one box then scoop atleast twice a day and change it every week. when it comes to changing the litter make sure you also clean the litter box with soap, bleach and make sure to dry it off before putting the new stuff in.

and make sure they arnt going somewhere they shouldnt be and you just cant find it. also maybe invest in an air purifier.

How often are you cleaning the litterbox?

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Cats plus one for litter boxes, first off. 3 cats should have 4 boxes. Don't waste money on scoopable, go for the cheaper stuff, dump and replace twice weekly. I always get the comment from guests that they would have never known we had cats because there is no hint of a smell.

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Get clumping litter, mine never smells. I use Fresh Step.
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COVxy posted...

How often are you cleaning the litterbox?

That's the crucial question.

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three indoor cats

Uh yeah unless you have a big house then youre up shits creek.

Criminalt posted...

That's the crucial question.

Yup, I have two cats, one small box, but scoop every day (rarely twice a day) and have pretty much never have an issue with odor. Use a clumping multiple cat litter.

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3 cats = 3 litter boxes.

You really need 2 litter boxes. They will mostly use one for #1 and the other for #2.

Also, use Tidy Cats Non-Clumping Litter (or just plain clay pellets, cheapest litter from Wal-Mart). I find that scented litters actually do much worse at containing smells.

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Not the product the nose blindness.

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voldothegr8 posted...

Get clumping litter, mine never smells. I use Fresh Step.

Same

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You don't. You just piss and shit in your own part of the house to match their energy and show dominance in your space.

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Litter genie, its a great invention,
and scoop often.

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By regularly scooping their box. Also go to the baby aisle at Walmart or store of choice and see if they sell scented diaper disposal bags. It'll cut down on the smell. Not 100% mind you, but enough.

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You don't get rid of it you just have to embrace it

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clean the boxes more frequently and give them a better diet

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Clumping litter + crystals and scoop a few times a day z especially before bed and first thing when you wake up.

I also used to use paper clumping litter since it wouldn't track around my place, and that might help with the smell.

I also vacuumed a few times a week.

A litter genie may be a good idea too.

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Litter Genie isnt an issue we put the cat shit outside once its gone.

We will try some different litter and maybe get a second tray.

We change the litter once a week and try and empty it once a day but they piss so fucking much its a joke.

Dark_Spiret posted...

with 3 cats id make sure to have 2 ENCLOSED littler boxes, preferably with swinging entrances to trap in odor. scoop each of them every day and change the litter out every 1-2 weeks for each. if you have to only use one box then scoop atleast twice a day and change it every week. when it comes to changing the litter make sure you also clean the litter box with soap, bleach and make sure to dry it off before putting the new stuff in.

and make sure they arnt going somewhere they shouldnt be and you just cant find it. also maybe invest in an air purifier.

Not all cats will tolerate an enclosed box.

Mine just ripped that shit off. If it had had clips he would probly dumped the whole thing over.

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We had 1 cat and a litter box in a spare bathroom and that was fine. Then we got our second cat and her poops stank so much we had to start scooping at least twice a day.

When we moved I bought this litter box that auto scoops and tells us how many times it's been used. The replacement litter things are more expensive by about $15 per month total for us, but the house never ever smells like cat poop. It's been amazing, 10/10 do recommend.

PetSafe ScoopFree Top-Entry Ultra Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box - Automatic with Disposable Tray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079C4LKZZ/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_3vKsn4FkKSBvf

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I use a enclosed litter box, and Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Litter.

Works perfectly.

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Also have 3 cats. 4 litter boxes that are cleaned morning and night, daily.

I don't notice the one house cat unless I go near the litter when they literally just pooped.

Dogs on the other hand fucking stink.
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lZUAL_REBlRTH posted...

Litter Genie isnt an issue we put the cat shit outside once its gone.

We will try some different litter and maybe get a second tray.

We change the litter once a week and try and empty it once a day but they piss so fucking much its a joke.

Let us know how it goes. I've got 6 cats myself.

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Get one of those litter boxes that sifts and get a natural litter like the pine smelling pelts. The ones that just dissolve.

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Litter is supposed to mask it

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Natural pine wood litter absorb smell excellently and it's not bad to to your cat's lungs.

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I use a covered box so that helps contain the smell. But also I find I just get used to it. When people visit they complain , but I rarely notice the smell myself. So it's hard to say how bad it is