HOW TO HAVE A SMELL FREE LITTER BOX » sharing my secret to a stink-free home with multiple cats

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

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[@spacial2]

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[@feliciageorgeson5556]

I grew up with cats and I did and do exactly what you present here : baking soda , scooping at least twice per day cleaning the box and disinfecting with Clorox. And I had people in my appt who are allergic to cats and had no idea that I had two. People are allergic to dirty cat litters and vacuuming the house just once per week. Good advice

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you ☺️ I also had allergic people come and visit and they seemed to be none the wiser 😉

[@SheCat1964]

Its not usually the litter people with cat allergies are allergic too. Its cat dander. Its gets on everything and you cant see it. Maybe you have short haired non shedding cats?

[@tonimedlen5371]

@@SheCat1964 actually what we are allergic to it the protein in the urine and saliva, Most common is Fel D 1 protein.

[@velvetkeys2944]

No we are allergic to the urine protein and their saliva. I am highly allergic but I have 6 rescues and tons of hill cats. Never have an issue unless a new one comes up. Then I fix it. I light vacuum daily heavy vacuum 2x a month. I yes was my walls and fans I wash curtains once a mth and my outer bedding. I keep their beds steam sanitized and my couch cushions also. Except for seeing cats they dnt smell cats and no allergies. I keep the yard misted It’s easy actually. Besides the litter and wiping their coats w a rag each day which I’ve always done that w my big dogs. So literally litter is the only difference than what I do anyhow. Oh and since Covid I have an eco steamer w silver for viruses. So if I see a sick kitty I quarantine them and steam the rescue houses and porch. I know it sounds a lot but it’s actually normal cleaning. Really quick. When I worked on the ambulance I lived on Benadryl because of the houses I visited. Never had a problem at home w me or anyone else. We live in Texas so those allergies are actually worse because it’s so dry. My brother and 2 nieces are bad. They love coming here because they’re not allergic and they can actually pet them w no issues. My youngest daughter is adopted. We’ve had her since she was 4. Her CPS workers and advocate lawyer were here 1-4 x a month. Always asked how I kept the house like this. No hair/odors inside or out. No I have 4 litter boxes. 2 upstairs and 2 down. I have 3 huge dogs. 2 are older. Literally I spend more time cleaning them up than all those cats. 😂❤. Actually my daughter is worse than them!!😂😂😂😂 clean my litter 2x a day add baking soda. I make their raw food. It’s actually cheaper and healthier. I do give kibble so they get to nibble but that’s it. Seriously. I get up do the same as the video author. I feed go throw on laundry. Air my house out for 15 mins everyday just because I like fresh. Even in the cold mths. Do my workout. Reset then wake-up my family for work and school. I get ready for the day. They do then we’re off. Even get my coffee and quiet time. Just a quick routine. Daily weekly mthly routines. All good. I’m 52 and had my back broke w a 2 story 2800 sq foot home so I’m much slower than I used to be. It still only takes me about 2 hrs daily even w quiet time and cooking to do all this. We’re in kitten season right now so there’s a little more w them. Getting the vetted and spade/nuder. Adoptions. So this routine keeps me free to help them. No I’m not bragging. Just saying it’s not as hard as people thing. Overwhelming at first when cats started showing up. I never had cats till now. But I live in a wooded area which naturally is an animal haven. At a lake. The issue started for us all. A few of us took over and started fixing the issue before it got worse than it had become at that point. They keep rodents down which is nice and a fair trade!! All good. Now I have several indoor/outdoor cats and many outside. With more that we rehomed or adopted out. No it’s not true. They still mouse after they’re fixed. We even have a few that feed babies when something unfortunate happens. I’m actually the one that got adopted by them. Not the other way around!!! So please. Help when you can. Dsnt have to be monetary. Food litter and winter rescue huts or cages help all that do this. Usually this happens when people take in cute kittens or cats and dnt fix them. Cats can breed by mths of age and have litters every 2 to 3 mths which adds up fast. Even donating to a local vet to help spade/nuder ferals is a huge help. No names needed. Thanks for listening to my rant!!xoxo❤❤❤❤

[@tenadefiant]

Yes, I always buy big boxes of baking soda, just for my Kitty's box. My routine is I scoop his box out before I go to bed, because his litter box is in my bed room😱😂, and I sprinkle the baking soda on top when I get done. I clean his box out every 3 weeks or so. Problem is, he wants to do his business after EVERY time I scoop it lol.

[@youhustlinmeboy4989]

So does he go right on top of the baking soda then?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I was gonna say mine don’t… but they did just that this morning 😂 I tried sprinkling it on top but I felt it was a bit too dusty!

[@tenadefiant]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals I get the off brand baking soda from the dollar store, and it usually has little clumps in it to help with the dust. I'll also put a box in the refrigerator sometimes, to let a little moisture in it so it clumps a bit more. It doesn't hurt the effectiveness at all, and he doesn't mind it one bit. In fact, I think he likes swishing it around the box himself lol

[@tenadefiant]

@@youhustlinmeboy4989 Yeah, I think he likes mixing it in the litter himself when he gets in the box. I just put a light amount on top every evening after I scoop the box out.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

@Tena Defiant that’s a great trick 😊 I’ll try it!!!

[@chewkenghong]

I have had cats since 1982...and baking soda lying around at home...only now then I realised I could do this to reduce odor!😂 Thanks for the video.

[@furubagasuki]

This is great advice but after hearing one particular ingredient I do have to make a disclaimer: Cat urine contains ammonia. If anyone here is going to be using bleach to clean their box PLEASE make sure it's very diluted and that the box has been thoroughly rinsed first. There are stories of people pouring a bleach solution directly into their empty, urine soaked plastic and that can create toxic fumes. Personally I would advise to never mix bleach with anything except water but when in doubt google is your friend. Dawn would also work in place of bleach. The baking soda is fantastic and I am excited to try this!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Exactly! This is why I use baking soda at the bottom of my litter box, then rinse and use a 10% bleach solution 😉

[@HaunaMyKiki]

I switched to a stainless steel litter box, and it's a real game-changer! Plastic is porous and absorbs odors over time, making it impossible to completely deep clean. Plus, little bits of plastic start to peel at the bottom with their scratching creating scratch marks, which allows even _more_ bacteria to sit down in there. But with stainless steel, I just give it a little swish around with water and Dawn dish soap, and everything comes right out!

[@tinatorres5267]

Love the door idea I’m going to look one up, I now clean cat box with baking Soda dawn dish soap and vinegar I don’t use bleach 👍 So glad I took the time to see your video, awesome good job 👍

[@elcidlord]

I use Dawn dish soap and a small amount of bleach to clean and disinfect my litter boxes. Works great. I let the boxes soak for 10 or so minutes, brush the boxes and all scooping tools, dust pans, and broom. Rinse very well, let dry in the sun or wipe dry. Kitties love it.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Sounds like a great routine 👍

[@elcidlord]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals Been doing the sanitizing like this for years. Works great. Thank you.

[@Foxytrot-sx2vd]

Be careful if you are mixing bleach with anything as it can cause a dangerous chemical reaction. Sister-in-law fainted and cracked her head open on porcelain toilet, bled all over the place. Luckily my other sister-in-law was there, and ventilated the bathroom using its window

[@elcidlord]

@@Foxytrot-sx2vd I've been aware of this forever.

[@Foxytrot-sx2vd]

@@elcidlord Excellent. Was just putting it out there for some folks who might not. All the best!

[@falconbritt5461]

My veterinarian told me it's very bad for cat urinary health to put baking soda in their litter, as they ingest the powder later while cleaning their legs and feet and baking soda is very alkalizing, while cats need very acid urine because of their body chemistry. Baking soda alkalinity causes them to develop painful chronic inflammation, infection, and crystals (which act like razor blades in their urinary tracts). My cats stopped getting these kinds of issues when I quit using baking soda in the litter. Lesson learned, but not before a lot of agonized furry folk and a ton of vet bills.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

My cats are raw fed, so their urine is naturally acidic, and the ratio of baking soda to litter is quite low 😉

[@yahannahemion3079]

Hands down the best video on KZbin regarding the kitty litter box and keeping it fresh.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Oh that’s so kind of you! Thank you ❤️

[@yahannahemion3079]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals last night my husband and I took in 3 (2 female 1 male) 4-5 month old kittens that were rescued off the streets 2 1/2 hrs from my home. The kind landy that had them in her garage stated that people in her neighborhood were poisoning stray cats and so I took all 3. I'm keeping one and fostering the other two. They are very shy and will work with them on trust so they can have their forever home. This was a great help and if you have any great tips I'm all ears. Prayers for you and your loved ones for a beautiful blessed weekend

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re a lovely human being for doing this for them! I would crate train them, it’s really helpful in general and it really builds trust! I have 2 videos on how to do that, if you need inspiration 😉

[@yahannahemion3079]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals thank you so much and I'll definitely will watch and create train them. They have a large Pet Fit for life create that I'll be using

[@yahannahemion3079]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals up date on the 3 babies, we are bonding over playtime and snacks and the little baby was play with my hand and gave me headbutts, my heart melted. Thank you again for all of you helpful videos, so many great tools for success ❤️

[@perpetuallylove]

Wow, I could of used this video years and years ago when I was a poor college student. Such an affordable enclosed litter box system you have! I did love world's best cat litter when I got my first ever cat, but back then found it too expensive. Thank you for sharing.

[@lucindam6783]

This was so helpful, exactly the video I needed to watch. Thank you!!!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You are most welcome ☺️ I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@nagapadmaja530]

Shud i was the box daily or once in a month

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

When you change all of the litter, so every 2-4 weeks ☺️

[@phoenyxashes1993]

1:16 the dog😂

[@MuhammadSafdar-qe7rq]

Cat very beautiful and very nice colour and very happy 🐈😻👌

[@nicpic5750]

I’m interested in that DYI kitty box. The kitty door add on is clever. I have a high pee’er and it been racking my brain for a new idea to combat it seeping through where the lid meets the pan

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I would say the tall plastic tote is your best option 😉

[@StarSeeker1]

How did you manage to cut the perfect hole in it? I don't have any tools at home other than a pocket knife and I'm wondering if this is something I could use

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

The first time I did it, I just used a retractable knife and heated the blade! Best method so far😉

[@chrinamint]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals do you mean heated? Haha! I read it and wondered why you would recommend it if you hated it! 🤣

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

@@chrinamint 😱 yes that’s what I meant 😅

[@IncomeSchool]

Way to go! Keep publishing. Excited to see your channel take off. We're rooting for you here at Income School.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you guys! I am truly so glad to be a member of Project 24! Best community ever!!! 😎

[@celesterobinette1923]

You definitely sound like you know what you’re doing but just in case you didn’t know this, cleaning litter box with bleach can be really dangerous if not done properly because bleach mixed with cat urine creates mustard gas, which can kill you quickly. This has happened to many people who didn’t know. There is ammonia in cat urine.

[@sig9girl]

I use those same plastic tubs for litter boxes. I clean my house a couple of times a day. My guests never believe I have cats either. I love how you added the cat door. I will probably try that. Thank you for sharing!😻

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

They are the best, aren’t they? Glad you got some inspiration from our video 😊

[@TygerBleuToo]

One caveat…. Two of our kitties developed alopecia (baldness) from the baking soda. It can be very irritating to their skin.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you for sharing! I hadn’t heard of this, and while it clearly isn’t an issue for my lady kitties, I’d like to know more! Can you share what symptoms they had (other than hair loss… was it from overgrooming?), what they usually eat, and how you found out it was baking soda? It might be helpful for other kitty owners!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Noted 😉

[@ChristusLiberumPDX]

Doggo in the background like “Ugh, THIS topic”

[@emscatt]

Just what I needed right now. Been cleaning the litter box everyday for 2 weeks because it smelled. May I ask where you got the cat door? It's adorable!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I got it on Amazon! Link is in the description 😊 I’ve had it for years and it’s great!

[@jjsiegal1]

IN-genius cat box---- Thanks for sharing!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome! It’s been a few years in the making, but I feel like we’ve really got it down now 😉

[@woolypuffin392]

I'll try that! Thank you!

[@parleytube]

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, meaning it's molecular structure is one sodium atom and two carbon atoms. Carbon has four valence electrons, which allows it to bond with a high number of molecules. This is the main process behind it's ability to absorb smells and even poisons as activated charcoal. Also, it neutralizes acids because it has a ph of about 9, making it quite basic. It does not, however, neutralize bases. Research before giving info! Otherwise this is a solid tip!

[@HopingForAMiracle_Prayer]

And it really does work!

[@ghotiKING]

Sounds like a great method all around! I’ll have to try

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Let me know how it goes 😊

[@erikandreassen6531]

Thank you, I'm going to try this out with expired product, should still do the job but not great for baking.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Absolutely Erik!

[@edelynperez4247]

I have a son who moved to my new house temp. and I can't stand the smell as he goes to work regualrly and not taking care of his cat. Now I stepped up watching this video I hope this works and anything you can share I appreciate it.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Hi Edelyn, daily pickup of pee and poo is a must for smell. Baking soda helps neutralize the smell, but the more the urine sits there, the more it smells 😉

[@mariaiturrino6693]

Where to buy the kitt’y door

[@DogTrainingK9Cert_est1969]

I am at the shelter so often, it was hard not to become a cat person as well. (Growing up with a dad who was a dog trainer and k9 cops and brothers who all followed him, I was the only girl, who did the same. But unlike my brothers. I started to get kittens!) I got 2, for my home my cats, then I began fostering bc I had the space for babies to be kept safely from the other cats and dogs (or I wouldn’t bother fostering cats). But seeing I did. I learned that every litter out there no matter how expensive, how great the world said it was! I learned to line the litter box with baking soda first. Then the litter, then baking soda. Then litter. Then the top. Soda again. Basically what’s being said here. I just put a bit more on the bottom. And it was my saving grace. Aside from layers of baking soda which absolutely helps. But a nice lining of baking soda at the very bottom, which I allow to look like it’s covered in a dusting of snow. And then the litter goes in on top of that, and that bottom layer I noticed the next day, totally clumps up any urine that would break apart no more breaking apart crumbling urine if your cats have gone litter box crazy. Like mine. Who seems to aggressively dig the second it’s cleaned which is 2x a day, and I have 3 boxes. But I stay on top of it. It’s just better than not, however. That layer on the bottom of baking side. Perfection. Nobody smells cats. My husband likes to still bitch about the smell. But he does it on purpose to break my stones bc he was never a cat person until one which we kept, became his “dog cat” he says they’re so close bc the cat is a dog stuck in a cats body, and he may not be wrong but I won’t tell him that!!!! Anyway. If you don’t have the money for the robot box. BAKING SODA a nice dusting of a covering before any littler, then add some more. Then litter. Then some baking soda. Then litter on top and leave it as a dusting, and the cat will do the rest, and the urine comes right out, nothing at all stuck to the box. My 3 boxes love this. I refused to spend that much on a litter box. So baking soda it is. And if you would like. The fresh scents that you can stick to box. Just add a nice scent.

[@leorione]

Useful and to the point! thanks!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You're welcome! 😃

[@30arminda]

I absolutely love this video!! But also how do you have such lush plants?? My cat always attacks all my plants

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you!!! My plants are my second passion, after my pets ❤️🪴 I will be making a plants for pet owners video with a plant tour, soon, so stay tuned 😉

[@gitouttamycage9221]

I never knew that about cats and bleach! Having 7 cats and a relatively big dog (he's only 120 lbs), I would be insane to even try caging them to eat while I "harvest" from the large boxes...

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Ahahah I love “harvest”. Just the right word for it 😂

[@imaanahmed6086]

I can totally relate to you

[@thewfam1638]

So I have (2) 5 month old cats...a brother and a sister that I adopted from my local humane society. We purchased a regular litter box at first and what a mess! So we purchased an automatic litter box that claims it reduces the smell and it doesn't! I am ready to get rid of the cats due to the odors that are in my home. They have fresh,clean water and healthy food. I use Arm&Hammer Odor control litter and it still stinks! I keep the litter box in my laundry room and my office is right next to the laundry room. Every time the cats use the restroom...it smells up my entire office and I have to open the doors and windows and the smell never really goes away. Any suggestions? I have already had one of my kids get sick from the smell and I am ready to call it quits...

[@alemlaao9360]

I never put the litter directly. I use brown paper which is tough and nit easily tirn by cats nails inside the littet box and pour tge litter in. Whfn the litter is messy i change nith the paper and the litter ...every couple of days

[@johnybravo5667]

Hi would baking soda work? Or activated charcoal is better?

[@naturesleepsounds6970]

Another thing that helps is all the plants you have in your home, the plants help to clean the air ☺🪴🪴🪴

[@tyrelnatashanuzum8956]

Use pine shavings Swit h to them slowly. No stink at all as lomg as they burry. Or dirt if you have a good amount of it. Both work better than cat litter. You can buy a huge bag of shavings for 7 dollars at farm supply stores ...i use runnings. Cats dont like it as much but it smells great and is light weight. It doesn't track as badly either.

[@Misssha123]

Will try your way thanks

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Let me know how it goes ☺️

[@Coffeecup.0110]

Great info! Thank you! 😊

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome Maggie ☺️

[@carolemmwilliams-UK]

Thank you. I have tried Baking Soda before but did not layer it. I will try it again. My Cat Litter box is by my front door too.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

The right litter makes a bit difference, too!

[@carlavanveenendaal1329]

I love 5 large boxes (for 4 cats) with puppy training pads. It keeps the boxes clean. The cats use one box for pee and the other boxes for poo. Is the bicarb ok for the cats too ingest when they clean their paws?

[@PepperTheHamster488]

No it’s not

[@PepperTheHamster488]

Baking soda is toxic if ingested even in small amounts

[@dimpsthealien333]

I use pine pellets and feed my girl raw. Her poo hardly smells because she's not having to digest the junk in the "food" BigPetFood puts out. I am very sensitive to smells. No bad smells at all. Plus going to be getting a stainless litter box. Will be able to keep it clean better.

[@JH-zr8lo]

Stainless steel litter boxes are great, I have a jumbo size 24x 16 x 8" that my 3 raw fed kitties politely share. I keep a mister with distilled vinegar, peppermint soap diluted w/ water solution handy for wiping down dust and as an air freshener.

[@DivinelyLyra]

Can you tell me what you feed your cat? I’m doing research on how to properly care for kittens. Thank you.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I have a video on how to feed raw, it might be helpful 😉

[@essbee3720]

@@JH-zr8lo Where did you find your stainless steel litter box?

[@JH-zr8lo]

@@essbee3720 Amazon Yangbaga Stainless Steel Litter Box

[@cridecar]

Do you have a video of how you made your litter box? Please share?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Hi, I absolutely do! In this video I should you how I made it and how I made my current dog-proof hidden litterbox 😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmmweXZspNSClcU

[@jroc01]

Not a fan of "litter clean up" but I put the baking soda just on the bottom but not the sandwich method.Nect time I'll do it this way...thanks for sharing.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@GinaAlfa]

Never knew this, so glad your video was recommended to me!! Thank you!!🙂👍

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome 😊 I hope it will be helpful 😊

[@BrothaNeo]

Ok thank you! I will try this.

[@MariahD16]

Tonight is deep clean night for my kitty's litter box and I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm definitely going to try the baking soda this go around, I'm honestly disappointed in myself that I didn't think of doing that before 😅😅

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

It’s deceptively simple and it works so well ☺️ let me know how it goes ☺️

[@MariahD16]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals Me and kitty both work really well on an every other day scooping schedule (I know I should do it more frequently for her health), so today is the first scooping night since I used your technique and there is literally no smell in her litterbox room!! It's incredible!!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

@@MariahD16 glad to hear it 🤩

[@simplychavonne]

Cant wait to try thank you! :)

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Sound great! Let me know how it goes for you 😊

[@simplychavonne]

@@bigorangcat54 thank you!

[@kushig2932]

One thank you’ your advice is the best of the Best! Cat sitting and videos really do help ❤❤❤❤

[@ewakraft5770]

Thanks, really useful tips!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome! 😊 I hope they work out for you ☺️

[@balalnaeem]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you 🥰 so glad it was helpful ☺️

[@balalnaeem]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals We have just adopted a stray cat 2 days ago. I think we weren't prepared for the smell since we like our house to smell nice. We have a diffuser and a candle going all the time but it doesn't really help. Will try the baking soda and your routine.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Oh so exciting 🤩 Yes try it. And I would also get the litter I use. It’s really a great combo, and the litter is flushable 😉

[@balalnaeem]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals Perfect. Will do!

[@gloriamaggs5453]

Great video! I use the world's best clumping cat litter, sold at Pet Smart, and Canadian Tire. Your red bag looked the one I get. I scoop the box every night, as part of my night routine....no smell. Thanks for sharing. G.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you ☺️ it really is the best litter 😉

[@rinkap1030]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals which is the brand of the cat litter you are both talking about? please let us all know.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

@@rinkap1030 worlds best cat litter 😉

[@rinkap1030]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals and the brand is? I mean, yes, the worlds best cat litter but you didn't mention the brand. Can you add a link please?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

@@rinkap1030 “worlds best cat litter” IS the brand 😉 the link should already be

[@SirMopy]

And how about pine pallets?! Cheap, good smell and stuff… Baking soda still works with it?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Is it clumping? I think quality litter is important in keeping the smell down (for our cats as much as for us) and using a clumping litter is really helpful to monitor our cats health, too 😊 ultimately though, it’s what you and your kitty prefer 😊

[@mikekeenan8706]

I put baking soda in the bottoms of my 3 litter pans, 2 scoops of non clumping scented litter on top of that then 2 scoops of non clumping regular clay litter and finally 3 scoops of pine pellets. As you have noticed, the pine smell covers up the urine odor. I take the solids out of the pans and flush them. The urine breaks down the pine pellets into saw dust, making it easier to scoop out the solids. I have another set of the pans, already with the same levels of litter in them to change out once a week to allow myself to dump the used litter under our apple trees and in holes to fill them in. I then wash the pans and allow them to dry before putting litter in them again to change out after 7 more days. One thing I do, that is different it to put the pans, with the litter in them, into larger pans to catch most of the litter that my 3 cats try to throw out of the pans. I keep a dust pan and brush handy to sweep any other litter that gets on the floor.

[@oneofyou6773]

Your dog went into a treat coma. lol..... Thanks for the video. Great advice.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I know right? She’s cannot bothered 😂 thank you ☺️

[@PurpleMentality]

Is backing soda save for cats? 👀

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

It is. Of course, you’re only using a bit to help neutralize the smell, so a daily cleaning routine is still a must!

[@rocki59]

I have 2 cats and 3 litter boxes. I changed to World's Best Litter (corn based) a few years ago and I no longer have a stink problem. It clumps and does not stick like clay litter.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

it's fantastic, isn't it?!?

[@rocki59]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals It really is. My two newest kitties only know this litter

[@beluga3951]

I actually have a cat my mother has prob bcz she hates cat especially Cats litter but now bcz of this vedio my mom has no prob thx 🙏 🙏

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

That’s awesome! 🤩 so glad it was helpful 😊

[@rosettelillehei7730]

I have a 3months kitty. I will be adding baking soda to the litter. Do I put baking soda every day?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Only when you change the litter, like I show in the video ☺️

[@rosettelillehei7730]

Thank you.

[@suzannederringer1607]

Baking Soda is the best. I've always used it in the Litter.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

It really is! ☺️

[@DavidB-j3p]

i use baking soda every day when i scoop and it maybe makes a 10-20% difference

[@abarzua21able]

I clean my litter box 1x a week & a few days & it smells. Mind u, everytime he poops, I scoop it out. The litter I use is Naturally fresh wood chips

[@frenchygirl27]

Any suggestions for someone who has 12 cats? I clean the litter box twice a day and still can't seem to get rid of the smell. I haven't tried baking soda. I will try this to see if it helps. Thanks.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

The type of litter makes a huge difference, too! Definitely use the baking soda sandwich, but I’d also make sure you’re using a good litter. And many also commented that the right diet can make a big difference. With 12 cats, it’s definitely not easy, but I’d look into it, too 😊

[@rebeccashetter2309]

Buy no grain cat food.... Or make it; sweet potatoes, beef or chicken,with peas and cranberries. Next, charcoal without the fluid added and crush and put in a jar beside the box. I also use a pink salt lamp on the floor next to the box. I only use baking soda on the bottom. You have to scoop the poop twice a day to keep the smell down. I use the pine bedding for horses from Tractor Supply ask the clerk which on it is.... It cost about 7 dollars for 50 pounds of cat litter. I also use strait peroxide bottle with a spray attachment to the top to spray the box every time I change it. Peroxide is the main ingredient for taking pet odors away. I also found if there is a mess on the floor if you clean it up and use mouth wash it takes the odor away. You can also use mouth wash in a spray bottle for mattresses if there was an accident on it to take the smell away. I also put a dap of butter or coconut oil on my cats nose once a week and no more fur balls. I use dried and ground up pumpkin seeds for worms... Put a little in there food for a week. Then do it again after about 10 days and check the poop on a slid under a microscope for worms. A cap of Olive oil with two drops of walnut oil to clean the ears takes all the mites out and dirt from a kitty. Take a drop of the walnut oil on the belly and see if it swells before using it in the ears. Just like some people love peanut butter and never have a problem and others will send them to the hospital. Cats are the same. Walnut is an ingredient for taking worms out of cats and dogs. I have used black walnut to get rid of worms in dogs for years. Whip worm is common in dogs now and is a permanent problem if you own a dog. So you have to deal with it monthly. Hope this helps.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

@@rebeccashetter2309 I also use equine pellets from Tractor Supply ($7 for 40lbs), and feed my kitty Dr. Marty’s Nature’s Feast raw freeze dried cat food (w/some distilled water to moisten). It’s expense, but no more pee/poop smell, and much healthier for him.

[@mtlienz2279]

really nice work & video! id like to suggest looking into using 'wood pellets' as cat litter instead of all this overpriced expensive marketed stuff; only thing is you'd need a 'filter' sorta like a colander to filter out all the saw dust. wood pellets are way more natural & eco friendly + you wont really need the baking soda but doesnt hurt to use it esp for the cleaning part

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Thank you for sharing ☺️ I prefer clumping litter, since it allows me to keep my kitties’ health in check daily, but I know many people like wood pellets 😎

[@joterry7928]

Great solution! Now please tell me…do you have a cure for the kitty that tracks litter all over the house? I’ve tried everything, including special mats to “catch” the loose litter, and indoor/outdoor carpet placed directly in front of the litter box. She’s terrible about tracking it everywhere!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Sure do! There’s 3 things I found that help: 1)I like a litter box with a “foyer” (like in my 2 videos, the scandi inspired litterbox and the Malm chest of drawers turned litterbox) 2) a good mat, I really like mine 3) the right litter, I used world’s best cat litter. This keeps tracking at an all time minimum 😉

[@yasminelombos1764]

What if i use wood pellets as litter? Can I sprankle baking soda on the bottom of the lower litter box?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Should work just as well ☺️

[@ShahriarFarkhan]

Thanks, I added baking soda to my list :) I use the same litter so this should be easy

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@ShahriarFarkhan]

​@@bigorangcat54 I mentioned baking soda, not bleach. Was the comment meant for me?

[@silviac6120]

I am going to try this because I have two kittens and we are really struggling to keep the house from smelling like pee

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Great! I hope it works for you like it did for us!

[@HopingForAMiracle_Prayer]

And here I thought I invented my own process!!!! Well! GREAT MINDS! I am looking to get out of the old typical clumping litter I’ve grown used to which clumps a million times better now but if I could get something that helps with the cat urine odor, and clumps as well, I’ve heard of other kinds but heard so much I’m on info overload. So I’m trying to figure that out still for now tho arm n hammer is doing its job NUCHHhHH better with clumping when laid down in layers like making a cake!

[@Catsanddogshavefun]

Thanks a million. Defo gunna do this. Xoxo thank you.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@Madirosepsalms]

Love it !

[@gratitude1181]

🤗Thank you for sharing this amazing tip I'll be starting it tomorrow morning for sure 👌🏿🐈🐱🐾

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Let me know how it goes!

[@gratitude1181]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals Sure thing I'll keep you posted I just subscribed to your channel I'd sure like to have a pet friendly friend's here on KZbin I'm a cat Mama to two sweet and Fiesty furmuffins Phoebe Bells 13 months old🐾❤🐈🐱 and Pheona Butterfly 9 weeks ❤🐈🐱🐾

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

@@gratitude1181 Aww thank you!!!! And such great kitty names, too! 🥰 Yes that's why I started my channel, to connect with like-minded pet lovers 😊

[@gratitude1181]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals Hi I just wanted to give you an update on the baking soda in the litter hack.. so far so good at first they were a bit curious about the new smell from the baking soda however they quickly got adapted thanks so much 🤗👌🏿

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Oh that’s fantastic! I’m really glad it worked for you and your kitties ❤️🐱

[@guzelseyleryapalim]

Thank you , didn’t know about it. 👏🏻

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome ☺️ it’s an awesome trick!

[@QuixoticBlackCat]

What if you cannot scoop for 2 - 4 weeks due to surgery?

[@AhryaVT]

Would this work with pretty litter?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I am not familiar with it. Is it clay, vegetable, or silica based?

[@AhryaVT]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals it is a silica gel litter

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

It would, but you would still need to clean out poos and pee spots daily 😉

[@AhryaVT]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals thank you!

[@Cat_family-o9k]

İs that baking soda for cleaning ?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

It’s the general use baking soda 😊

[@twincesses24]

Can I do baking soda with pellets?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I don’t see why not 😉

[@TheExostan]

i used baking soda as top layer and it was dusty as hell i couldnt do that to my cats. i will try as bottom layer

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Yeah, I think the bottom layer will really help, but I’d also add the thin layer about 1/4 of the way down from the top. See how it goes and let us know 😊

[@Rena.ESP.Design1111]

a cat can sniff that and not get sick? not sure about baking soda☹️

[@pathways678]

I scoop twice a day .. morning and evening sometimes afternoon too. I use non fragrance litter because me and a cat both have asthma. You wouldn't even know I have cats because there's zero litter smell. I hate when you go to a cat owner's house and you could smell the litter box. It like burns your nose holes

[@idfwy5255]

Ugh gonna have to try this cause I can't deal with the smell of overpowering litter and my cats urine and poo's!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Yeah that’s a powerful smell. I now have my litter in the dining room and nobody notices it’s there!

[@idfwy5255]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals Do you still use the same cat litter that's in the video?If not what are you using now?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

@@idfwy5255 yes I do. I love it. I am testing another litter right now and I can’t wait to be done and go back to my usual litter 😂 I put the links in the description 😊

[@danknapp7865]

We have a whisper litter robot. Will your system work? Please explain…

[@perfectication]

Thanks! How did you get your cats to eat in their crates? Mine is not food motivated at all and you have yours facing towards the door, how?!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I crate-trained them! My method is slow and easy, but it works! I share it in these two videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWKpmYyZes6bitU and kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3qximaJeLuHl7M . Check them out and let me know how it goes 😊

[@sweeyong7756]

any idea how much baking soda you put in? tx

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

First of all, I’d depends on how fine your is. Mine is super fine and I just lightly a sprinkle it until it has lightly covered the bottom. You can see how much I put in the the video 😊

[@erikcutes]

Wait, is the container breathable for the cats?

[@Thundercats125]

Your dog in the background 😂😂😂

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I know, right?!? 🤣

[@elliefrangoulis2228]

Where did you find the box? And how did you add the flap to the box? Also wondering if the box was is too high for them to enter and exit without making a mess? They will need to jump in and out. But I guess the sand doesn’t go everywhere because of the walls. I also can’t find this litter in Europe so wondering if there is different name for it so I can find another brand that makes this type? It looks very different from regular types like this is sand and the other is like pebbles or something.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

The inner and outer pieces are from Ikea, the litter is Worlds best litter which I can find easily here in Germany 😉 the combo of high walls on the inside litter box and the “kitty foyer “ really help keep the litter in. I cut the hole so they would need to lift their legs hit not need to jump 😉

[@peterpiper5300]

What compostable cat litter do you use?

[@gabrielareyesaviles1362]

Good video!😊

[@karishmakaur3578]

Can I use this method with pine litter?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I would 😊

[@parshinaj6912]

this video is what I looking for I definitely gonna try this❤️Thank you!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I’m so glad! You’re welcome ☺️

[@Brenda2Bee]

😄 The expression on your dog’s face is as if , ( here she goes again talking about that @#! Cat), 😅. Thank You for sharing.

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

😂😂😂😂

[@nics.9402]

Great advice, thank you. Also I have to say this lady looks just like Liza Minnelli!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome ☺️ and thank you 😂

[@Floridameerkat93]

What baking soda do you use? Do you buy it in bulk somewhere?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I have used every baking soda out there. I now buy it in bulk, but one box of arm and hammer would last a couple of months at least 😉 I hope that helps 😊

[@shannoneg2000]

Lol I love your dog's face! 😂😂😂 He's like, "Mom... another KZbin video? Really?!?!"

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

oh yes, absolutely 😂

[@sweetbee4910]

Is it save to use baking soda with soya clump ?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Baking soda is non toxic. With that said, I am not familiar with your type of litter, so you might want to research it further 😊

[@dinifroggy]

Cool vídeo. I knew about the wonders of sodium, but never applied it to my cats' routine because I thought it might bother them. I use something that I can't say in English... those paper towels meant to absorb liquids that are sooo useful in the kitchen... I place two layers at the bottom, and use pine litter, which also absorbs odors truly well. I will definetely get your advice. Oh! And... subscribed!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Glad it was helpful, and welcome 😎

[@joanasilva8567]

Have you ever had a cat vomit after licking their paws? Baking soda is toxic to them, although it's not much but still I was curious because I have thought about this for years but never did because of that

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

No, I can’t say I have ☺️

[@joanasilva8567]

@@MicolAndOtherAnimals thank you!

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@gaashta]

It works with crystal cat litter??

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

I am not sure. You should try and let us know how it went!

[@anne-marie2159]

Will this work with wood pellet litter?

[@MicolAndOtherAnimals]

Hi Anne-Marie 😊 yes it should!