Clean the litter box - that's how it works

If you don't clean the litter box regularly, you run the risk of your cat becoming unclean and looking for places to hide. Since you'll need to clean the litter box several times a day, this should be as easy as possible.

Daily cleaning of the litter box

In order for your cat to feel comfortable, the excrement must be removed from the cat litter at least once a day. With a special mesh or sieve shovel, faeces and clumped urine can be easily sifted out and disposed of. The cat litter used makes a big difference. Clumping litter quickly causes the urine to clump together with the litter, making it easy to sieve out. When using classic clay litter, only the droppings can be removed by sieving during daily cleaning.
After that, it is important that you refill the litter that you have removed. Because if the fill level is too low, your cat cannot bury its faeces sufficiently and may then refuse to release it. But beware: if the fill level is too high, litter and droppings can easily end up outside the litter box. Extra tip: keep the level as constant as possible, because a varying level can confuse your cat, which can also lead to problems when releasing it.

The weekly complete cleaning of the litter box

In addition to the daily cleaning, you should do a thorough full cleaning once a week, during which the cat litter is completely replaced. First, dispose of the contents of the litter box in a provided bucket or large trash bag. You can then clean the empty litter box with warm water and a sponge or cloth. You can also use a gentle cleaning agent for cleaning that is harmless to your cat's health and does not attack the plastic of the litter box. In any case, pay attention to the scent of the cleaning agent used, as some cats are sensitive to the scent of lemons or ammonia and may therefore refuse to use the litter box. It is best to rinse off the cleaning agent thoroughly under running water. This way you can be sure that no unpleasant smells remain for the cat.