Care of Cat’s Litter tray / Litter Box | Best Cat Litter | How to Clean Cat Litter Tray, by Chubby Meows on YouTube. 6 min 59 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 59 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Put on gloves and place a waste bag next to the tray. Scoop solid waste and clumped urine at least once a day, twice if you have more than one cat.
Tip the tray gently and lift out any loose litter with the scoop. Work from one corner to the other so you do not miss wet patches.
Empty the old litter into a bag and tie it closed. Do a full change about once a week, or sooner if the tray smells even after scooping.
Wash the empty tray with warm water and mild unscented soap. Scrub the corners and the inside rim where dust and residue collect.
Rinse well until no soap remains, then dry the tray with paper towels. A dry tray stops litter from sticking and clumping at the bottom.
Pour in fresh litter to about 3 to 5 cm deep. Most cats like enough to dig in but not so much that it spills over the sides.
Place the tray back in its usual quiet spot, away from food and water bowls. Cats prefer a tray they can reach without being cornered.
Wash your hands after handling litter, even if you wore gloves. Pregnant people should let someone else do the tray change.
Tips and common mistakes
Scoop daily rather than waiting for the weekly wash, since clumps left in place make the whole tray smell.
Avoid strong scented cleaners and perfumed litter, as many cats refuse a tray that smells of chemicals.
Keep one tray per cat plus one extra, and place them in separate quiet spots.
Never use bleach or ammonia-based cleaners near the tray, and rinse any cleaner fully before adding litter.
Questions
How often should I fully change the litter?
About once a week for one cat. Change it sooner if the tray still smells after scooping or if the litter looks damp and dusty.
Can I use household soap to wash the tray?
Yes, mild unscented soap and warm water are fine. Rinse thoroughly so no soap residue is left for your cat to lick.
Why does my cat avoid the clean tray?
It may dislike the scent of the cleaner or the new litter type. Rinse well and mix a little of the old litter into the fresh litter for a few days.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
