How To Clean The Litter-Robot 4

In this video we will be going over how to clean the Litter-Robot 4. The steps in this video will show you how to clean the litter robot globe. While I use a Litter-Robot 4 in this video, the same general steps can be used to help deep clean the Litter-Robot 3.
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[@BeardedTechGuy]

Do you have any other tips or tricks on cleaning the Litter Robot? Let me know below!

[@SasukeItachiLover]

While cleaning mine today, i realized the rubber litter catcher can pop out as well to dump litter in the trash in case you cant vacuum some gravel out! Its really flexible too so you can just bend it a little and out pops all the litter

[@cassandraveach9876]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing. So much info! Its appreciated.

[@stephaniefarnham3829]

They have a video for that

[@verrenyeux]

LR should pay you for the rights to this video - it's the perfect duration, concise and to the point. thanks!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Ha I wish! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@alisong826]

This was incredibly easy to follow and I really really appreciate you sharing this with us!

[@MarianneMedlin-dz4dz]

he should absolutely be paid for this! Thank you so much for the video. PS: I like your voice. It is very easy to listen to. 🙂

[@taylormarie7428]

Seriously!! This has been my go to video! I always forget the last couple steps 😩😅. Many thanks! ☺️☺️

[@xumos564]

I have a tip for anyone who has the Whisker app and trying to clean their litter robot 4 On the app, select the robot being used. And click the change filter (or the spot the odor beads are) that will put the robot globe upside down for easy cleaning and you're not unplugging the robot or fighting the sensor timing.

[@mks9469]

A tip for apartment dwellers…..I don’t have to option if a backyard cleaning. I take my litter robot to a do it yourself car wash!! They work great! Wash, scrub, rinse etc. I silly pay about $4. It works great!

[@cougellie]

Great idea, thanks!

[@Floridameerkat93]

I wash my auto litter boxes in my shower using my handheld shower head.

[@amykeus8176]

I read this and immediately decided to hit a car wash. I'm taking my litter robot overseas with me, so I want it super clean for my luggage.

[@Trailjunkie62]

Hopefully you have a backup box if your taking it to the car wash a lot of time where would the cat go if it needed to potty

[@verrenyeux]

I come back to watch this all the time as a refresher. useful and concise!

[@thenamehere]

This was super helpful, straight to the point, and easy to follow! It made cleaning the robot seems much easier than I thought it would be. Thanks!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@TheZoenGaming]

Added to my "Useful" playlist.

[@MortgageNavigation]

I am glad I found this video before I started cleaning my Little Robot 4. You made cleaning easier and FASTER! I appreciate you, The Bearded Tech Guy!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@isabellelevesque3043]

What type of litter is best? Thanks for the video!

[@keithfoxinc]

Perfect guide to clean it!! Thank you!

[@detangojet]

Just bought one. This was great, thank you.

[@meropolis]

Excellent grammar, and excellent break-down. Thank you for this.

[@kalig5445]

Thanks for making this video! I got my LR4 fairly recently and its time for my first full clean.

[@kathrynfoster5259]

Thanks! Very helpful!

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

My Litter Robot 3 is coming in the mail today and I can't wait!

[@missmisschelle]

PERFECT video - thank you!!!

[@ralphromano8501]

Great video - thank you!

[@jammycooks]

This is a lifesaver! Thanks so much for this guide.

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Glad it helped!

[@ariannaspaceninja311]

Excellent video! Thank you oh so much! 😺

[@user-kb8wr5td6l]

Thank you for the info. Concise and helpful

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbiehoran6315]

In between I use Lysol Wipes to wipe the inside and my drawer for the doo doo gets pretty smelly so I soak with hot water and bleach and then rinse. I also find when he goes and that hole opens up to empty the smell can be very strong so I empty it a little more often then letting it fill all the way up. Thank you for this video exactly what I was looking for.

[@Lisaann8699]

Thank you! I found this very helpful!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ekonomixx]

I use Natures Miracle litter box wipes. Great and heavy duty.

[@ThePickowicz]

Great video. Thank you so much.

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelaustin9705]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@speedracer9132]

Can’t wait for LR to release the ramp and litter hopper!

[@alee6886]

Did you say litter hopper? 👀 I’m going to need to look that up-I’m impressed how customer and user centric they are!

[@cajunomics350]

What is a litter hopper?

[@arnoldfriend8197]

Another helpful video!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mobayguy]

Great video thanks

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@brainsgainsandveins]

Thank you.

[@BeardedTechGuy]

You're welcome!

[@alee6886]

Awesome I was actually researching whether I could use Clean Paws Fresh Step because the litter particles are larger but I see you using it so I guess that’s a go! First time with a litter robot so apprehensive about the hefty price tag (good bye 👋 all dreams of a standing desk!). But every video I’ve seen convinces me that that this is genuinely well designed with both cat & human in mind. And thanks for considering that there are people without access to a yard and hose really helpful to see before I try to maneuver this thing around a small apartment!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Glad you found the video helpful! I did a video of cleaning the Litter-Robot 3 in a bathtub which while a bit different the general idea applies. If you want to check it out you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4aaqJRjf7qmnJo

[@alee6886]

Thanks for the link I’ll definitely check it out!

[@MonMon-ed6uw]

I didnt know you can take it out. It makes it soo much easier!!! I almost wanted to through it out the window cause i couldnt clean it properly.....

[@joanne.creech]

Love the looks of that vaccume cleaner!!! Can you provide info on it? Thanks! Also great video!

[@lauraborabee903]

Thank you! can you please explain how to take the globe out of the base thank you.

[@misscrazyonline]

Finally a man that has that perfect hygiene going. Thank you !

[@TheQbigfish]

have a question about behind the grill. I reached back in there to check, and there is a lot of gunk...have you tried removing the grill and cleaning behind it?

[@skateata1]

I love your voice. It sounds gentle but confident.

[@chanvalentine8283]

I thought after you emptied the litter and turned off the machine, you'd unplug it from the chassie? Is this just for the other editions? Thank you for posting a matter-of-fact video.❤

[@bolenjp]

Hi! You seem like you have great experience with the LR4. I just got mine and after one initial cycle it immediately went blinking yellow. I’ve done everything with the bonnet - clicked. Ensured sensor is clean. Nothing. Support hasn’t gotten back to me - looking for any ideas. Thx!

[@keyshlataylor9103]

How do you make sure you get everything off under the storage litter flap? We have the LR3 and we just unscrew the flap out and deep wash everything. That doesn't seem possible with LR4

[@davewilliams1097]

Excellent training video for my wife when we decide to go ahead and get one...Are the bags proprietary to their waste drawer or will the small "Wal*Mart" or any store carry out bags or the T shirt bags from Sam's work? I have a constant supply of these bags and would hate to have to buy the "special fit" sizes if I don't have to. Thanks for the video...Dave in South Carolina.

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Any standard 10 - 13 gallon garbage bag should work, pretty much any bag that is large enough to fit in the bin around the clips will work. The standard plastic carry away / tshirt bags will be too small. I'd recommend garbage bags over large carry away bags just because the used litter will be heavy so you want a stronger plastic to remove and carry to the trash.

[@janetb1690]

I use Rescue wipes.

[@MetsLR86]

Great video, great beard.

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Thanks! x2

[@TheBatOuttaHeaven]

How often do you replace all the litter inside? Or do you only add more once it’s depleted over time? Thanks!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I top it off about once a week and empty it when I do a deep cleaning every 3-4 months.

[@alainatillman6709]

Hello! How did the fresh step clean paws litter do in the litter robot 4? Could you possibly describe it in terms of dust, tracking, odor, etc like you did in a previous video please? Thank you!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I haven't noticed any difference between litter performance between the Litter-Robot 3 and the Litter-Robot 4. With that said I like arm and hammer slide ( amzn.to/3efvNgH ) the most for the litter-robot so far (as long as you don't mind the smell of it)

[@lynneshirvandehi4410]

Great video!! Question: if I unplug my robot, do I have to reconnect the wifi or does it “save”?

[@BeardedTechGuy]

It should be saved and automatically reconnect when it's plugged back in

[@mannyjones370]

What vacuums work best to pick up kitty litter off/out of carpets

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I just have a Dyson v11 stick vacuum. Seems to do fine

[@shannoncostello319]

Do you take the filter out of the globe before washing?

[@ericajohnson9505]

I was wondering if he washed the filter.

[@MrJustdoittoit]

so i was cleaning mine and when i took the globe out, a black peice came with it, not sure where it goes back in it?

[@shannoncostello319]

How often do you wipe down the globe / empty the litter completely to spot clean?

[@jessicahurley7298]

I’m also wondering!!

[@samrasimplicity]

What's your experience like with the unit? I've seen a lot of complaints that I am leaning towards keeping my LR3s until they give out.

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I have a beta unit (so my experience could be different from others) and I haven't had any issues outside of some problems that were fixed with a firmware update during beta testing.

[@johnjenkins1546]

I know it's an old post but I hope you kept your little robot three ....I have both the litter robot three and four and much prefer the three. The design of the four is horrible... My cat's urine goes down the crevices despite the anti-Splash shield that has been added on as an afterthought It's just a horrible design. The robot 3 does not have the crevices and the issues that the four has. I am seriously considering trying to return this in exchange for another litter robot 3.

[@jackiegraham4072]

I wish you would have shown steps to replace the globe. The gear thing freaks me out and I don’t want to take it apart until I’m sure I can get it back together

[@ericajohnson9505]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHS4eamuqrydr5ofeature=shared This video from litter robot shows those details better.

[@jennifersmith1566]

Which litter works best? I've been using the pretty litter, but it seems that a lot filters out into bin.

[@ashleyohhhh]

Pretty litter is not reccomended because it is not clay clumping litter! BoxieCat works great!

[@MrDochorrible]

I have an issue with my LR3 where little gets caught behind the grate making it hard to clean with the hose. I made the mistake of hosing it off without noticing the huge amount of litter stuck in there and spent the rest of the day taking the dang thing apart and cleaning it. The LR4 looks so nice

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I've never had a major issue with the LR3 like that. Some does get stuck behind the grate but giving it a few good shakes always got all the litter out for me.

[@mangos2888]

I don't have problems with the grates but the wifi/app has sucked ever since it switched away from LR and to whatever it is now - I don't have it even installed anymore to know what it was called. I just monitor the lights and change on a schedule.

[@akd0875]

Did you hose off and clean the filter too?

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Yes I rinse off the filter and then put it in the sun to fully dry

[@joz972]

What stick vacuum do you have and do you like it?

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Dyson v10. I like it, but a "regular" vacuum is going to be more powerful compared to a handheld stick vacuum.

[@joz972]

@@BeardedTechGuy thank you! We saw it and later that day went to Best Buy and bought the V12. Life changing.

[@domitron]

Don't know about LR3 or LR4, but LR2 does NOT remember what part of the cycle it is in if you unplug it. As a result you must unplug it when it is in the rest position or move it to the rest position before plugging it back in.

[@mangos2888]

This must have been resolved by LR3 - I have 2 LR3s and if you disconnect powers or shut it off, it will cycle through automatically once you resume power - no matter where it left off.

[@parathings]

Is there a sifter with slightly smaller holes? That would be a big help because I'd rather add more litter during it's use instead of having small dirty pieces recycled when the litter robot 4 clean itself

[@BeardedTechGuy]

No there is only the one size

[@parathings]

@@BeardedTechGuy thanks, I think I could have one made

[@iamintractable1805]

So I have a seal strip stuck to the actual globe on the front lip. I dont see this in your video. Either you dont have it or you removed it with explaining. I post this because that is material that is stuck to the lip with adhesive and likely should not get wet. Did you remove it before cleaning?

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I'm not aware of any metal in the globe. Can you take a picture and upload it to imgur (or another site) and share the link?

[@iamintractable1805]

@@BeardedTechGuy I never mentioned any metal. Look up what the seal strip is...It appears you have a influencer version that is missing this important feature that keeps listed from getting in the gap between the globe and the from bezel. That strip also means cleaning is made more difficult.

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Ohhh that makes more sense, I read "seal" as "steal" originally... lol I have a beta unit which I thought the only difference was that my litter fence was 3D printed and the globe bonnet attachments are different. I was able to find a single picture of the seal and it looks to be just a fabric seal like from the LR3. I can't speak to the adhesive used so I'm not really sure if it would tolerate water or not. I also took mine apart and I have a seal on the underside of the lip of the base, but never had one on the globe itself. ( imgur.com/a/6soETWf ) Honestly, having a seal there doesn't make sense long term as the two rubbing on each other would cause them to fail quicker I'd imagine. I'm curious if it was a design change or if the globes having the seal on them was an assembly mistake.

[@talithacassidy3660]

What kind of vacuum is that? I need one that detaches like that

[@BeardedTechGuy]

Dyson v10 stick vacuum

[@jthan709]

Can I use Lysol wipes to wipe down the inside of the globe?

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I would suggest against doing so. Over time I think the disinfectant would break down the rubber in the globe.

[@dashaott849]

Lysol is toxic to cats. Anything with sol at the end is to be avoided.

[@meditativejuggler]

Thank you for the video. Interestingly enough, I only paid around $200 when I adopted 2 cats who were being rehomed. The person who had to rehome her cats said they had gotten used to it, so she sent it along. The cats do use it consistently. The only problem I'm having is that there seems to be much more litter being kicked out onto the floor. I have the plastic litter guard that the cats have to step over to prevent that. I haven't changed the type or brand of litter. Any suggestions? Thanks. And yes, I so appreciate the litter robot. Other than looking like a portal into a parallel dimension, it really rocks!

[@kristinacolvin1214]

We purchased the "litter trap mat" along with our machine- it catches about 95+% of the litter. It's a thick rubber mat with 2 layers. The litter falls through holes and is left on the bottom mat. You can vacuum right over the holes and suck out the litter or open the top layer to vacuum directly on the lower mat. We're very happy with this!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

You could do a litter mat to help catch the tracked litter. Here is an example of one: amzn.to/3i8qRMu Which litter are you using now?

[@meditativejuggler]

@@BeardedTechGuy Dr Elsey, and I'm using a litter trap. I'm wondering if I put too much litter in it so it's easier to kick out? Also, I've noticed that some urine is sticking to the inside. I wonder if I just need to do a good cleaning? I have 2 cats who both use it 100% of the time!

[@theamishhitman71]

@@meditativejuggler does yours have the cover in the front? mine came with a splash guard that clips onto the front. im sure its a combo of them kicking it out and when they are getting out spreading it all over.

[@meditativejuggler]

@@theamishhitman71 yes, it does have the litter guard. However, I've had electrical problems with it (turns off, weird light combinations) and after 3 instances that took more than hour each and at 2 am, I'm going to see if anyone will buy it or I'll give it away. The cats had no problem switching back to regular litter boxes.

[@pruetoricangirl]

I use Up and up cucumber wipes

[@jonmaster714]

I used a toilet brush instead the 2+ cleanings. Much easier and faster

[@MANKICKS]

Thanks for this video. The LR4 is a finicky POS that’s been bitching at me from day one. It hates every type of litter and constantly detects nothing, stopping cycle constantly. Clearly this product isn’t peak design.

[@eilsmile8732]

Bought one but….. where oh where in the UK do I buy the liners, £25 re the bags and £25 postage is far too much

[@BeardedTechGuy]

You can use any 13 gallon or larger bag for the litter robot. I'm not sure what sizing is used for garbage bags where you're located but I'd imagine anything that's 50 liters or more should work.

[@debandmike3380]

which is the robot?

[@vampyrez6]

i live in NYC i can’t clean it outside :(

[@angelpink821]

Why is my litter on solid red. It’s all clean so idk what else to do

[@BeardedTechGuy]

If you're still having the issue I would press the reset button and see if that fixes it. If it doesn't you can try power cycling the device by unplugging it from the wall for 3 minutes and plugging it back in

[@trishpotts870]

Didn't show me how to put the globe back in

[@buttonhead1282]

This video doesn't really cover how to get the top off to get the drum out.

[@sassczar1760]

there are two buttons you push in, one on either side about halfway down toward the front of the housing. Push them in and gently pull up. The housing on top hinges at the back and comes off. Very easy. To replace, put the hinge back in and close the top down, making sure to engage the clips on the side and the top middle.

[@sushilamendyk9284]

Is that cat staring at u in background

[@griffinocallaghan5979]

The only part that’s confusing is taking off the cover and you don’t even show what your doing you just say “take If off” ha

[@Popeslash]

If you follow this method, your litter robot will still be dirty. The main structure also needs to be washed and has electronic components in it, so be careful when removing the stuck litter from and washing that part. Also, if you're only gonna wash the globe, you don't have to unplug the machine from the wall, simply turn the power off. Hit reset till you see a white bar after adding back the globe and new litter, or else your scale will be all messed up.

[@danielkarl8984]

All of that instead of taking 5 minutes a day. If it didn't have such a thorough cleaning regiment I might've considered it

[@vampirekid14]

He does a deep cleaning every 3 months. 5 minutes a day means 7.5 hrs of kitty litter cleanups in exchange for a 1 hour deep cleaning.

[@mangos2888]

As the owner of 3 cats and over most of my life, I was DONE scooping. Absolutely done. My cats would've been rehomed had I not found the Litter-Robot 3. I stretch the clean cycles to 4-6 months and have 2 of them for 3 cats. Litterboxes are dealt with every 4 days or by my older children. Scooping is nasty. Every time.

[@paigebailey1369]

I'd much rather do this once every few months than take 15 minutes a day to scoop the 6 boxes I used to have.

[@superchicken5000]

It’s great for the cats because the litter box is always clean for them.

[@sparkystours]

You need to relax you sound like a robot lol

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I guess the robocat is out of the crate! 🤖

[@genepitney155]

My cats won't poop in it. 🙀

[@katiecollins4864]

Did you try putting some old poop in it to help them understand

[@genepitney155]

I will try...they only poop in front of it.@@katiecollins4864

[@timanderson9466]

You strike me as a guy that says or has said….”I’m telling on you”. Just the vibe I got, nothing personal.

[@BeardedTechGuy]

You making this comment just shows you're projecting here bud. I do hope whatever is going on in your life that is making you be a crappy person to others, that you haven't even met or know, gets better. Life is too short to be that bitter and angry. Oh, and thanks for the KZbin engagement 😉

[@malukete2004]

First of all, you don’t need to wait to dry when you just clean with wet cloth, you just dry with kitchen paper , After I come here to see how to open for clean, and you don’t show, you teacher how to wash, for real? .. who don’t know how to wash anything dirty? 😊

[@mirandae9891]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@MichelleAwesomeSongs]

Great video, thank you!

[@BeardedTechGuy]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!