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Setup, Placement & Maintenance Essentials

Practical how-to advice on where to place litter boxes, ideal litter depth, and effective daily cleaning routines.

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Cat Odor Control: How Often to Clean Litter Box Properly

Cat Odor Control: How Often to Clean Litter Box Properly

Set a cleaning routine that truly controls odor using the science of ammonia buildup and litter capacity - tailored to your litter type, cat count, and box design. Start with twice-daily scooping and fine-tune using your cat’s acceptance and daily use rate, with practical cues for when covered boxes or automation actually help.

Covered Litter Box Placement: Quiet Location Guide

Covered Litter Box Placement: Quiet Location Guide

Follow a data-backed framework to place a covered litter box where cats feel secure and odors stay controlled. Learn the best room options, measurable quiet-location thresholds, and a simple 5-day test to boost usage and cut cleaning time.

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Self-Cleaning Litter Box: Science-Backed Scooping Schedule

Self-Cleaning Litter Box: Science-Backed Scooping Schedule

Tune a self-cleaning litter box to your cat and litter - not manufacturer defaults - using science-based wait times, quick at-home tests, and scenario guides. Reduce odor, save litter, and prevent box avoidance by balancing clump formation with ammonia control.

2-3 Inch Litter Depth: Master Cat Burying Instinct

2-3 Inch Litter Depth: Master Cat Burying Instinct

Set litter to a precise 2–3 inches to trigger natural burying behavior, measurably lowering ammonia and tracking while making scooping faster. Follow simple measuring steps and apply data-backed tweaks for multi-cat homes, seniors, and high-peeing cats.

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