Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda to the bottom of the litter box to absorb odor. You can also buy clay cat litter containing baking soda for a similar effect. Sprinkle a cat-specific deodorizer on top of the litter to mask any unwanted smells.
Why does my cat's litter box smell so bad?
When urea, the main component of urine, decomposes, the highly volatile ammonia is released, and as cats have higher levels of urea than dogs, or even humans, this is multiplied in the litter tray. Humans can detect ammonia at very small concentrations, and it has a particularly fishy smell.
How do you smell proof a litter box?
- Scoop Daily. The best way to reduce litter box smells is to get rid of the stuff that's smelly.
- Wash Thoroughly.
- Replace the Boxes.
- Add More Well-Sized Boxes.
- Ventilate.
- Baking Soda.
- Clean Messes Quickly and Thoroughly.
Do covered litter boxes contain odor?
It doesn't smell (much) inside any box that has been cleaned. As long as you scoop daily, wash weekly, and refill the box with litter when it needs a top up, your covered cat box won't stink.
Do covered litter boxes smell less?
It's not that fresh litter itself controls the odor; it's just that it provides the right amount of material for the cat to use when covering her own urine and feces. Covered waste has less odor than uncovered waste.