Let’s be honest—owning a cat is amazing, but the litter box situation? Not so much. I love my furball, but I do not love the daily scatter of litter outside the box, the mystery pee puddles, or the way the smell sometimes lingers longer than it should. If you’ve ever stepped barefoot onto stray litter (worst sensation ever), you know the struggle.
After some trial and error (and a few too many deep cleans), I finally found a trio of simple products that actually helped me keep things tidy without stressing my cat out.
A Covered Litter Box
This was a game-changer. My cat was skeptical at first, but once she realized it was her own private bathroom, she was all in. The cover helps keep litter inside where it belongs and contains some of the smell. Bonus: it’s way less of an eyesore in the corner of the room.
A Litter Box Mat
I used to sweep every day—no joke. Now, the mat catches most of the litter that would’ve ended up on the floor (or in my bed, because cats). It’s like a welcome mat, but for paws. Shake it out once a week and boom—way less mess.
This is a basic mat that is available on Amazon.
This product actually traps litter, making it an even better option.
Low-Stick Litter
This one surprised me. I didn’t realize how much regular litter was clumping to the bottom of the box until I switched. The low-stick kind makes scooping a breeze and keeps the box fresher, longer. Less scraping, less stink, happier human.
If your cat’s litter box setup is driving you up the wall, try this little combo. It made a huge difference for me—and my floor.
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