Litter Genie Refill Hacks - Litter Locker Refill Hacks

[@mynameismarkchun]

Yo, great tip, i didnt even think to use other bags. Genuinely brilliant

[@Floppycats]

Great - FYI - I love these FIRIK Refill Cassette Compatible with Litter Genie - Large Capacity 21 Feet - Pack of 4 floppycats.co/FirikRefills

[@Aw_tig]

Yes, this is what I’ve been doing, I bought my litter locker which came with one cartridge and have just been using small white bin liners or spare bags since. The refills are so expensive, so this is a great tip for everyone who uses one of these.

[@Floppycats]

this is my favorite alternative bag - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvHdmaNh5mqbc0

[@iamsamsamiam3369]

Expensive? A refill is only 8$... how expensive was it 2 years ago?

[@laurenl8309]

Thank you! I’ve been spending so much money on the refills and this is an excellent tip!

[@Floppycats]

You're welcome - FYI, I love these FIRIK Refill Cassette Compatible with Litter Genie - Large Capacity 21 Feet - Pack of 4 floppycats.co/FirikRefills

[@samg.r.4387]

Thank you so much for the demonstration and the hacks. You got right to the point which eased my frustration with myself. I’ve spent about half an hour messing around with this litter genie, and wasting time, before I thought of KZbin. I’m subbed now.

[@Floppycats]

oh good, you're welcome! glad you found the content helpful.

[@judydenver5362]

Love this! I actually bought my one-and-only Litter Genie, and 1 bag ring, years ago, and have been using Wal-Mart and other grocery handle bags, EVER SINCE!! I love the handle bags, as I can just tie together the handles, when full!!!!

[@Floppycats]

Yes, that’s great. Glad you found a system that works for you ☺️

[@kpr4225]

Just wanted to thank you for your channel, you posted about everything I could possibly query when it comes to cat gadgets, I appreciate your time!

[@Floppycats]

you're very welcome! did you see our favorite cat products' video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/najPfKiVdruYpac

[@juchidaf]

What a clear and useful video, thank you so much for sharing!

[@aedrynngravitt2290]

Just bought one today and was lookin for some tips, thank you!! Trash bags are the way to go for me!

[@Floppycats]

you're welcome. I love these FIRIK Refill Cassette Compatible with Litter Genie - Large Capacity 21 Feet - Pack of 4 floppycats.co/FirikRefills - you can see my video of them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvHdmaNh5mqbc0

[@msphil4life]

Thanks so much for this hack!! Didn't even think of this.

[@Floppycats]

You are welcome! The aftermarket refills are my favorite, to be honest.

[@elmolewis9123]

Huge help. Thanks for covering this product. Works like a charm.

[@Floppycats]

oh good - glad to hear it.

[@ObscureStuff420]

Thank you!

[@CherieBuckingham]

Thanks! Just got one and was wondering about every point you’ve got in this video! 🙌🏽

[@Floppycats]

you bet. fyi - I love these FIRIK Refill Cassette Compatible with Litter Genie - Large Capacity 21 Feet - Pack of 4 floppycats.co/FirikRefills

[@amberowens3244]

I started using the garbage bag method (8 gallon Clorox)... which DOES WORK- BUT if the bag isn't slippery like the genie refill bags, the trap door won't closexall the eay w/o ripping the bag open as the bag & waste fill up and become heavy distorting the shape of the bag forcing it open. So I removed the two springs that hold that door open- it works just as good keeping smell out.

[@Floppycats]

Love it. Great hack!

[@marie007]

Thank you! I've always had a hard time finding the beginning of the new bag on the refills, now I know it's supposed to be at the very top. Also I like the idea of using a more affordable brand, thanks again :)

[@Floppycats]

You’re welcome. I do love those Firik refills.

[@johnjohn813]

Am I doing the Costco bag hack incorrectly? I used just one and it smells so bad vs just using the original? It is closed completely. Do I just need to double bag?? It is completely closed it seems.

[@Floppycats]

Man, I am not sure - shouldn't smell that bad - unless your Litter Genie just is funky. Alternatively, I love these FIRIK Refill Cassette Compatible with Litter Genie - Large Capacity 21 Feet - Pack of 4 floppycats.co/FirikRefills

[@jackiesauter2]

Which litter genie model is that? The one I have is SUCH a pain to change out the refill. This one looks much easier.

[@Floppycats]

Litter Genie Pail: geni.us/79XIo1y [Amazon] Litter Genie Refills: geni.us/jXFjgFN [Amazon] I always link in the description - which one do you have?

[@jackiesauter2]

@@Floppycats I have the one in your Amazon link you just shared. It’s silver with a black lid. It looks like a completely different model than the one in your video.

[@Floppycats]

@@jackiesauter2 They must have changed the product in the listing on Amazon then. But I have seen those and they are just squarer - right? Yes, just clicked through on the listing and scrolled through the photos. It's still the same. Have you seen this video of mine? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aamXfqR4pbxnmtk

[@artiscrutial]

Just bought one today I love this thing! And thanks for the tips!

[@Floppycats]

you bet. glad you love it already. I love these FIRIK Refill Cassette Compatible with Litter Genie - Large Capacity 21 Feet - Pack of 4 floppycats.co/FirikRefills

[@hixe]

I use kitchen trash bag that I buy at the dollar store, I get a 30-pack for $2 and it last me a few months!

[@Floppycats]

Nice! Glad you found something that works for you.

[@skateata1]

I juat got this and set it up today.

[@Floppycats]

Well done! Hope it works out for you.

[@joesportsfan6326]

Thanks

[@psQcb]

Greetings from Panama! Excellent video!

[@Floppycats]

I have a video on KZbin (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aamXfqR4pbxnmtk) that helps people understand how to set up the Litter Genie. I am often asked about refill hacks, so I put this one together to help those looking for alternatives. 13 Gallon Drawstring Trash Bags amzn.to/3jFmlkd Litter Genie Pail: amzn.to/2A4HoHy Litter Genie Refills: amzn.to/317Qpvz LitterLocker amzn.to/3bDuCn9 Have a refill cartridge that's empty? Save it and try these: amzn.to/37fwvBo I love these FIRIK Refill Cassette Compatible with Litter Genie - Large Capacity 21 Feet - Pack of 4 floppycats.co/FirikRefills Command Hooks amzn.to/2ZbaD8a Litter Lifter Cat Litter Scoop amzn.to/3aWaomM

[@fedluth3116]

Can you use any type of litter with a genie

[@Floppycats]

Sure. It’s a waste container. You can use it for anything. It’s like trash can.

[@GermanShepherdDaphne]

Great video as always 👍

[@roxanne5766]

Small kitchen bags would probably work better. The company should hire you for demonstrations.. well.. not this hack but the setup in your other video is great. You provide instructions from start to finish.. getting the scoop and bags out of the unit to begin the setup. Thanks! 🐈

[@Floppycats]

Those would work! Glad the videos were helpful to you. Thank you for watching!

[@thaisouth8973]

Cool thank you!!

[@Glorious_Kim_Jong_Un]

Aliexpress The Canadian/European one you're referring to is made by the identical company that makes both Litter Locker and Litter Genie. You can also find it for a fraction of the price if willing to wait 30+ days if you're in North America.

[@Floppycats]

thanks for the tip!

[@calvee1100]

I'm from KC! Nice sweatshirt!

[@Floppycats]

Me too. You’ll notice I try to wear KC stuff in my videos. Chiefs!

[@GrowwithPilar]

This was super helpful!

[@c0pyimitati0n]

I wish someone would make a Litter Genie with a wider opening 🤦‍♂️ I have the Litter Lifter and it's way too large for the Genie.. I ended up having to get the travel litter lifter and it works a lot better but has a mega short handle.

[@Floppycats]

that'd be cool - but they don't want to accommodate another product - they accommodate their product. they have a litter scoop that comes with it. i just sort of side angle it.

[@alanathebespectacled]

if you wanted to use trash bags but also wanted the odour control of the litter locker (LL) bags, would it be possible to pull down and tie your LL bag normally and then put in the trash bag like you showed, but inside of the LL bag? Then you could reuse the LL bag for longer and just keep changing the trash bag…

[@Floppycats]

Sure. I think that would be fine.

[@alanathebespectacled]

@@Floppycats awesome, thanks!

[@breadfan_85]

"... And then poke yourself in the eye with it." I knew I was doing something wrong. EDIT: My eye hurts now, are you sure this is right?

[@Floppycats]

🤣

[@jozina1]

We use wood pellets as cat litter. So we are able to do pretty long with one refill cassett. Because we only throw away the poop in the bin. We don't have clumped up clay litter.

[@Floppycats]

That's good? I am not a fan of flushing cat litter...

[@jozina1]

@@FloppycatsWe use a litter box that has a sive in the first box that's on top. And the woodpellets turn into sawdust when water/urine hits them so the sawdust falls in the bottom through the sive when you shake the box or when the cat is digging. I am happy with it because there isn't litter all through the house anymore that sticks to the cats paws. And there is no clay dust after I've cleaned the litterbox. I used to have a bad reaction to those with breathing.

[@Floppycats]

@@jozina1 I am glad you have a system that works for you and your cat!

[@witneyh9353]

@@jozina1 I just decided on this system with my partner as we are about to get a kitten, soooo happy it is working for you, hopefully it will for us too! Can I ask how bad the smell is and what kind of food you feed your cat? :)

[@jozina1]

@@witneyh9353 Hi, congrats on the new kitten! Hope they become a loved part of your family. The litter locker doesn't smell when in use. Only when you change the back or do a deep clean once in a while there is a smell. With the wood pellets we do have some more smell sometimes from the poop. But our cat is elderly and he has some problems sometimes with his stool. And olderly cats do tend to smell more than younger cats. There is no pee smell at all with the wood pellets! And I really have a hard time with dust that clay catlitter normally causes to be in the air. I don't have that problem with the wood pellets.

[@PattiJohnsonpabpaj]

ANOTHER SUPER PAWESOME & FABULOUS Livin' La Vida Litter Genie Video, Jenny honey! Great info & soooo well done (as usual)! TYSVM!!! :)

[@sherylopsahl8360]

Thank you

[@targettuition]

Great Video. I'm just curious would a normal Air Tight food container not do the same job.

[@Floppycats]

it could probably.

[@jeanmariemorell6143]

That litter lifter is great really saves litter! My litter Boxie cat unscented lasts.8 weeks!

[@Floppycats]

yes, i know! i love it so much.

[@liorahess]

The top of the bag doesn't look secure. How do you keep it from falling inward if it's not somehow clamped to the empty Litter Genie refill?

[@Floppycats]

When you clamp down that first lid, it keeps it secure. Does that make sense?

[@TheBettagurl]

Do you think this hack would work on the xl version of the litter genie? My litter genie xl arrives Tuesday

[@Floppycats]

Yes. Just need a longer bag.

[@laurenbendik2006]

I like the hack…does it keep out smell as well as the fancy expensive bags? And can it last for as long (i think ive heard 2 weeks)? Main reason i wasnt gonna get litter genie is because the refills are too expensive.

[@Floppycats]

well, i don't use this hack - i buy these refills - floppycats.co/FirikRefills - i have a video about them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvHdmaNh5mqbc0. I also prefer the litter locker - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4bMkpdqrbahpsk and you can order in the usa here: bit.ly/3kyOdtc . i am sure the hack would keep out the smell - it's less about bags and more about that trap door for the smell.

[@dewey108]

I just scoop the cat litter into a regular trash can. The litter, plus our regular household garbage, usually fills the trash bag up daily, so I just tie the bag up and put it in the big bin outside to be picked up by our trash service. Same general idea as a Litter Genie, but without any high-priced refills or hacks needed. Plus there's no extra mess caused by trying to scoop the litter into such a tiny opening.

[@Floppycats]

wow! a trash bag a day - i am more like a trash bag a week, if that

[@jozina1]

The knife/scissor part at the back of the locker also easily pulls out on the one I have. And you can also put it back very easily. I always do it that way so I don't lose too much of the new bag. But I'm not sure if all the litter locker versions have this option of pulling the scissor/knife part out. We have a European one. But it's worth a try if you have one. Makes it so you don't have to pull the bag out any extra.

[@Floppycats]

I'll take a look tomorrow when I am doing trash for trash day. But I don't really need for it to be mobile - I can finagle the bag to be cut where I need it to be.

[@Floppycats]

thanks for the tip!

[@jozina1]

@@Floppycats Might be that yours is stationary. I found out we have a slightly different design than you do. Ours is called litter locker Fashion.

[@Floppycats]

@@jozina1 I tried - don't think the one on mine is removable. I have the Litter Locker Design Plus.

[@PineGeri]

How do I order a litter locker in the US?

[@Floppycats]

I am not sure if you can anymore - but! the Litter Genie XL is very similar to the Litter Locker. You can see my video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWKccmafdq9km9U and you can buy it on Chewy and Amazon - Litter Genie XL Pail: prf.hn/l/b3QOedD [Chewy] and geni.us/Lvie [Amazon] #affiliate . Lastly, you might be interested in these Litter Locker and Litter Genie alternatives - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJLXdKlnntRqq5o

[@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.]

The trash bags from Costco don't contain the smell though. The Doolie brand 7-layer litter bags sold on Amazon, work as well as the Litter Genie brand bags (they also sell a snap in top in case you don't have an empty refill) but are already sealed at the bottom, no tying necessary. You can get a roll of 25 bags for $14.99. For one cat, the small LG holds about 10 days worth of cat waste, so a roll lasts me 6+ months.

[@Floppycats]

I actually like these the most - FIRIK Refill Cassette Compatible with Litter Genie - Large Capacity 21 Feet - Pack of 4 floppycats.co/FirikRefills - how long the bag lasts depends on what your cat is eating, how old they are and how big they are - unfortunately it's not so black and white

[@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.]

@@Floppycats Thanks for the suggestion! I am always looking for a way to save. The brand name LG bags are RIDICULOUSLY expensive (& the very end of the last refill I got, was apparently folded over when inserted by the factory, and I was essentially just pouring the clumps into the base of the LG w/out any bag in place! (& until I tried to empty it, & it went all over my floor 🤬) I was, shall we say, less than pleased! It's price is also why I switched to Doolie, but this other brand might save me even more!

[@Floppycats]

@@A.Girl.Has.No.Name. ugh, that is so horrible - sorry to hear that!!

[@A.Girl.Has.No.Name.]

Also, I saw 2 of your cats in a different video of yours, and they are BEAUTIFUL! I just got a British Longhair, and he is hard to keep looking as fluffy and well groomed as yours look!

[@Floppycats]

@@A.Girl.Has.No.Name. oh, thanks. they don't like to be groomed - so they do it all themselves - I rarely am allowed to brush them.

[@ThingsWeMayNotKnow]

Its just like a diaper genie. I'm going to get one of these for my daughter for her 🐈 cat.

[@Floppycats]

yes, i don't think the diaper genie refills are square though - think they are round. but you could totally use that instead.

[@feedwinnie]

Hi Jenny.. I didn't see the link for the aftermarket refill ? Did I miss it somewhere? Thank you so much!☺❤🐾

[@Floppycats]

Unfortunately, it’s currently not live. Amazon recently took down all products that use another manufacturer’s name in their listing. Hope it’s back up soon.

[@Floppycats]

This is it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYvHdmaNh5mqbc0 - link is there but doesn’t work ☹️

[@feedwinnie]

@@Floppycats Awww...furdarn's sake!😽 Hopefully they'll put it back up soon. Thank you for answering me!❤

[@Floppycats]

@@feedwinnie you bet. Sucks. I love those refills

[@feedwinnie]

@@Floppycats I watched your other video, thank you. Did you ever try/review the litter champ? Yes, Amazon is doing some screwy stuff. 🤨

[@IDEK-e7c]

Can I use cat litter waste bags?

[@antioxidantfruits]

it would depend on the shape, size, etc of them.

[@danielleharty]

Purrfect! Thanks for the idea. I saw firik on wish but the link didn't work, I'll look elsewhere!

[@Floppycats]

oh, how weird - have you tried the direct link? floppycats.co/FirikRefills

[@nukelaloosh4795]

and this one time, at refill hacks camp

[@Floppycats]

ha ha ha - you don't know me, but i quote that movie all the time.

[@Luvdilla]

Thank u for showing us this hack :) was really not tryna keep buying refills cus it’s so wasteful/expensive

[@Floppycats]

You bet. Hope it works out for you.

[@Flower4229]

The edges get so gross when scooping. Do you just wipe it down every time?

[@Floppycats]

not every time, but about once a week - you can figure out how to use the scoop, so that they don't. of course, i don't use the scoop that comes with it, because it's gross! but i cover all of that in the video and all links are in the about section of the video.

[@sherylopsahl8360]

They don’t contain the odor like the other bags, do. I order a generic brand from amazon

[@Floppycats]

The Firik ones? They’re not being sold right now. Amazon removed them. 😩

[@sherylopsahl8360]

Yes, I saw that they delayed my last auto order. Luckily, I had been stocking up. I tried using my own bags a few years ago, but the stink was awful. I would rather just scoop, empty & carrybthevwadte outside to my trash., but it’s a great idea for those who may only have one cat who’s poop doesn’t smell to the high heaven, like mine do

[@sherylopsahl8360]

Carry the waste, rather

[@Floppycats]

@@sherylopsahl8360 i wish i had had them on auto-ship - there's no way for me to order them right now.

[@candidatezero4703]

@@Floppycats Yeah, Litter Genie would seek to enchumpen us by forcing people (via suing alternatives out of the market) to buy their tubes of plastic bagging at inflated cost. Screw that. To buy branded Litter Genie refills is to make oneself into a sucker, so overpriced their refills are.

[@somelaveenguy6822]

Looks like a bread bag may work too.

[@Floppycats]

potentially. always worth a shot - but think it's not wide enough.

[@leahfortgang6594]

I LOVE YOU

[@Floppycats]

we love you too!

[@jade71301]

another idea, take a normal grocery bag and cut the handles, then tie the handle to the litter locker cartridge, and flip it inside out.

[@Floppycats]

haven't tried it, but could work - it wouldn't be long enough, so that could be a problem.

[@jade71301]

@@Floppycats I'd used the large walmart plastic bags

[@Floppycats]

@@jade71301 large ones might work - it's the weight of the litter that would end up being the problem at the end of the week or whatever....but if they are long enough, it should work.

[@jamiejeffrey4677]

So, instead of a 13 gallon trash bag, use an 8 gallon. Boom.

[@Floppycats]

yes, if you have that on hand.

[@iconoclast4440]

13 gallons?

[@Floppycats]

…you’ll need to elaborate

[@pfink70]

I think 4 gal garbage bags would probably work better...and the store-brand bags are pretty cheap.

[@Floppycats]

definitely worth a shot - still think you need to keep that empty cartridge to wrap them around. please let me know how it goes if you try it!

[@Giliver]

Just gonna buy trash bags My cartridge didn't last nearly as long as I wanted Plus it should use less plastic using one giant box of garbage bags compared to all the packaging these cartridges use.

[@Floppycats]

yes, although you'll waste a lot of bag that way. you can buy smaller bags that might work. I love these FIRIK Refill Cassette Compatible with Litter Genie - floppycats.co/FirikRefills

[@Giliver]

@@Floppycats I'll give both options a shot and see which I prefer. I suspect in the end you'll use around the same amount of plastic anyways....assuming the bags I find aren't overly big.

[@Floppycats]

@@Giliver yes, just be sure to keep the refill cartridge, so you have something to wrap the bag around.

[@SW-zu7ve]

Or you can use a 13 gal. trash can for the 13 gal. bag, with one of those handy dandy foot opening tops and not deal with that goofball set up.

[@Floppycats]

Very true!

[@c0pyimitati0n]

I feel like with all the tying of knots that you'll end up touching a lot of grossness 🤢

[@Floppycats]

i understand why you would think this, but you don't if you cut it far enough away. Check this video at 5:22, to see what I mean.

[@TheMatthewDMerrill]

I can't believe I've been getting ripped off using the litter genie bags, the FIRIK bags are so much cheaper

[@Floppycats]

Yes, they are cheaper and way easier to start. Less waste when you start then too.

[@wandaway1961]

More plastic to dispose of in our oceans. :(

[@Floppycats]

yes, if disposed of inappropriately. i live in the middle of the usa - no oceans here.