TIDY CAT BREEZE LITTER BOX SYSTEM WITH PINE PELLET REVIEW | SVEN AND ROBBIE

[@opheliaa3025]

You have to use the breeze system with a larger litter box beneath it to give room for the saw dust. We also use puppy pads to line the litter box beneath to make cleaning much easier. You don’t use their tray. It works very well if you use it the way just explained.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

Do the puppy pads help at all w/ smell, which this girl mentioned was an issue? Those pads are pretty bulky, and I wonder if plastic bag liners wouldn't do as well w/ cleanup.

[@EliseGeiman]

I have been doing the same as you, but it is still messy, because it clumps up in the grooves of the Cat Breeze where the tray would go. It messy and wet and that area, and stinky as well. I have to take it all apart and go outside and hose it down. It is hard to do that in the winter time. I am looking for another alternative using pine pellet and puppy pads

[@tharais]

@@EliseGeiman I've read this same story elsewhere. But, I haven't experienced this problem. The only time I see the grooves get plugged up, is when the saw dust is piling up too high. I either empty the tray or shake it around to solve that. And, it's never been messy and/or wet.

[@EliseGeiman]

@tharais ​I have four litter boxes for three cats. Two are not so bad, but the other two where they pee a lot is. I guess I need to change the puppy pads two times a week or more if what you say is true. I only change it once a week. The puppy pads are usually really wet when I change them. I feed my cats raw. so that could be the reason why they pee more. I saw on one video that they cut that part out where the tray fits in since they were having the same issue as I am. I got a dremel and going to cut the part away. I am going to do it with all of them.

[@andrescooll]

My cat has been using this system for 2 years now and I could never go back. I use a simple litter box as a base to catch all the sawdust. I also use potty pads to sort of line the simple litter box to absorb urine that the pine pellets won’t absorb. The litter box is just the right size where the Breeze System fits snug on top with enough room for sawdust to collect beneath. It requires daily maintenance for stool and sawdust to fall below. Every 3 days I clean out the sawdust and replace the liner. I bought 2 bags of Tractor Supply Pine Pellet Stall Bedding. One bag will literally last a year. No joke. Oh yeah, I only have one cat if that matters.

[@deprofundis3293]

Which specific box did you get for underneath?

[@s_shauli]

Hi! can you please share what brand of box you used for catching the sawdust? It would be a great help! Thank you!

[@viscomchris]

Extremely useful video! I appreciate how honest this review was rather than trying to sell the product to us. The sliding tray definitely looks like it adds an unnecessary element to the process. I'll be going for the very basic system that you have. Thank you!

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

She's making a big deal out of things that don't have to be issues. I have one cat, and have none of these problems. She had three cats, and of course you have to tend to it more often with multiple cats.

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

The tray works just fine as long as you don't leave it too long. Empty it every 4-5 days for one cat, and there is no spillage. Clean and easy every time.

[@foxh.4622]

I have two boxes similar to your old ones and all I did was glue some pieces of plumbing pipe at each corner of the sifting tray (underneath) so that when it sits in the catch tray the sawdust just falls through! Makes it easier to scoop too, I just mix around with a scoop daily to help get the sawdust through. :)

[@deprofundis3293]

Thanks, that's helpful to know!

[@Its_me--Boo_Radley]

I bought the Breeze system--and ended up just using the sifting part over an older, larger litter pan lined with a puppy pad. Rather than buying another Breeze system and throwing away my old litter pans, I just drilled a ton of holes in one litter pan and placed it on top of another pan that was lined with a puppy pad. I felt like there wasn't enough clearance for the sawdust collection, so when looking for something easy to add extra space--I decided to use several golf balls along the edge of the bottom pan. This worked, but there was a slight amount of "play" between the two pans, so I simply folded up a piece of cardboard to act as a wedge between the top of the two pans to eliminate any movement. The sawdust collection is much more efficient using my homemade version. I used a 1/4 inch drill bit. I also find that using the puppy pads is extremely efficient. When I want to change the pads, I simply lift the top pan out and place in on a clean puppy pad, and then lift up the 4 corners of the used pad to place it in the garbage--no mess at all! The benefits are that my cats no longer have to breath in all the dust associated with clay litter, the amount of dust in my house is drastically reduced, and I'm not having to spend a fortune on clay litter.

[@nitanice]

I was just thinking of doing that with mine. Thanks!

[@allysondennard6210]

The pellets that actually for the system do not turn into sawdust and the pads are for urine. That is what the slits are for.

[@pegz.3959]

The tray gets extra wet because the urine passes by the pellets more quickly and does not have a chance for it to sit at the bottom and allow the litter to soak it up. Here's a handy solution......sprinkle a layer of pine pellets in the tray and actually dump the tray everyday. I would never let it go for five days without getting rid of the urine soaked litter no matter what box I used.

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

I use the system you have been using. The one with the tray seems worthless with three cats unless you change it at the very least, once a day. I set my sifting litter containers inside a larger tub which set in wood dog crate/tables. The larger tubs are lined with potty pads for when them "miss". I use a pair of designated tongs to pick up pooh throughout the day putting them in a small bucket to carry to the garage trash can. The only time I have issues with pee smell is if for some reason I wasn't able to sift and dispose often.

[@Leapyear39]

i dont use the tray and use puppy pads! one pad lasts like 5-7 days. Once or twice I have to spread the sawdust to the sides so there's more room for sifting

[@bingzong8483]

This was designed to use with the breeze cat litter and cat pads.... I used it for years and could never go back to the old type of litter or litter boxes

[@dorenem5135]

Doing it wrong: Add a wee wee draped over the tray under the green grate and you can change it easily(ignore the drawer). When the saw dust reaches the grate You can shake the entire thing to level it out to gain another day. To change, put the fresh wee wee pad on the floor (optional, I started sprinkling lavender baby powder on the wee wee pad ) take off the top together with and place grate and ring on the wee wee pad. Take the corners of the wee wee pad, fold in word and roll like a diaper. It smells like urine for two seconds before you throw it into your garbage bag. finally left the Wii pad the great at the ring together and place on top of the gray bottom make sure the edges of your Wii pad are poking out on all four sides. With four cats and five litter boxes set up the same way (Those arm & Hammer or DIY drilled can also use wee wee pads it makes cleaning simple) I change, which ever hit the grate as needed. The Stack style sifting box I change once they get an inch between them because then the odor can escape from the sides. There is a woman who has a Persian cattery that I learned this from. She changes the bottom box into a small litter box I don’t find that necessary to upgrade that I would rather just change them More often I don’t have 15 cats at my house

[@fashionwire3364]

The tray gets wet because some of the urine has a chance to leak through the pellet, unlike a pan where the urine is forced to get soaked up. Hope that makes sense. The solution would be is to have some actual pellets randomly placed in the tray underneath OR use the pee pads that actually come with the system.

[@someonesometimes1]

Hey there, I appreciate your hard work on the litter videos. It must be SO much work cleaning and trying new litter types. God bless your efforts. I am certainly benefiting the knowledge you have parted with all the experience you have had. Thank you! May I request what sifting system do you use? Bless you💛

[@candace6191]

Really good points, thanks for making this!

[@MS-sr6mj]

Thank you! This was so helpful!

[@Abbysum1]

Medically I can't lift and sift personally. I use the Tidy Cat system with a puppy pad, and replace the pad about every 5 days. I only have one cat so it helps. A very well thought out review however if you can lift and sift.

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

I don't wait too long before I clean it. I do use the Tidy pad .

[@thedoeweb]

Seems like way more work than just using traditional litter box and just scoping it out. I've always been intrigued with the automatic cleaners but watching people clean them take a lot of effort as well. Great video and thank you for sharing us your thoughts!

[@deprofundis3293]

Look up the Victoria Gardens Cattery video on how to use this Breeze system with pine pellets properly, even if you have a ton of cats. I only have one but ended up on a deep dive to try and find a better system than I currently have (which is just scooping a regular box). The system that lady recommended looks AMAZING. Like, seriously, almost no work. The key is getting a different, full size box for the bottom instead of using the tray.

[@sabrinamcneill8023]

I've used pine and clay litter and while the clumping clay is easier, the pine pellets don't stink up your house. Even though I scoop twice every day with clay, it still gets smelly before a week is up. With pine, if you're removing the poop, and getting rid of the pee soaked sawdust regularly, there is no cat box odor. The sifting trays just make it easier than trying to use a scoop to sift out the sawdust. I think the Breeze would work fine with pine litter as long as you empited the tray of sawdust daily or maybe every other day.

[@deprofundis3293]

@@sabrinamcneill8023 I agree about the pine covering up/absorbing the scent SO much better better. So, I invested in this litter box (got a coupon off so it wasn't expensive) and got a cheap open litter box that fits it precisely (the So Phresh regular open top litter box from Petco) underneath to replace the tray. It's working wonderfully! And I don't actually have to dump the sawdust daily - so far I'm doing it once a week. The only scooping I'm doing is of the poop (which is easy because I have the box next to the toilet and just flush the cat poop when I use the bathroom myself.) If I had a larger trash can, I think just dumping the sawdust from the tray daily would work well instead of getting the separate box, but the tray is just a little too wide to not make a mess for me if doing that. The litter box upkeep has already been DRAMATICALLY less than any other method I've tried since owning cats my whole life!

[@xxvertcerizexx]

That’s because she’s not using it properly. Check ou victoria gardens cattery video on the subject.

[@elidasecarey8441]

Well you are supposed to be using the pee pads they provided you with the starter kit. Of course there are going to be lots of cons because it is not made to be used with pine pellets. The breeze is actually a really good system if used the way it was designed to be used

[@LeeJillian]

Thank you!

[@LindaDulcinea]

Love your cat videos! I agree that I've always thought the tray in this litter box wouldn't work super well with the sawdust. Can I suggest another one for you to try with the pine pellets? The Happy Cat Sifting Litter Box (used to be called the All Pine Litter Box). This one looks like it would be the best solution for pine pellets! Also has less parts than the Tidy Cat so less stuff to clean!

[@SvenandRobbie]

I will have to check them out!

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

I use this box with pine pellets , and it works great for one cat, emptying the sawdust about every five days. No smell, no mess, no overflow. Her problem is that she had three cats and is not emptying the sawdust often enough for multiple cats.

[@ashleyshepherd972]

So what system do you use then and like?

[@renda4806]

How to prevent gnats in pine litter ? My partner and I wash the box every week, Clean out #2 as soon as nature calls, we do use a garbage bag to catch the saw dust. We're thinking that we may need to use actual pee pads. Any suggestions or advice please.

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

I'm not sure about gnats, that wouldn't be toxic to the cats too. Maybe baking soda? I have wondered why wood bugs wouldn't be attracted to the wood litter, but no one has mentioned it yet.

[@kj8011]

I use popping corn (they work better than the pellets) and cheaper pads from amazon. It works great.

[@smittykins]

I tried pine pellets in the Breeze box, and I noticed that the wet sawdust clogged the openings in the bottom of the box, and it was like concrete when it dried.

[@francisst-louis2991]

Super useful. Thank you!

[@cecilerichardson5569]

Do you have a bud on your old system?

[@shilpanl5524]

i too keep my steel scoop in small cardboard box near the litter box...😇

[@margolewis2659]

I want to know your system

[@michaelwolff9207]

Does anybody know where you can get the XL Breeze litter box by itself without the whole kit? I'd like to get a couple of them I don't want to pay for the whole kit each time I don't need the other stuff. Thank you in advance

[@aaralynburmillas]

Just buy the Zeolite from an industrial place. They wont break down and is actually the same stuff as the Breeze system. The whole point of the breeze system is not to have to clean up mess. Using Pine litter over the top is just a silly idea.

[@Gloppp]

Humm .. I am going to try the Catalyst clumping pine saw dust, I wonder if something like this would work . Oh that shallow tray is a no for me. DIY, unless I find something better.. checking the comments now

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

The tray works just fine as long as you empty it often enough. For one cat, it holds about five days of sawdust without any spillage. You can replace it with a box ad others have done if you want to change it less often. But I would rather empty it more frequently anyway, just to remove the urine soaked sawdust from the house.

[@Stariana19]

I bought the large one at a thrift store for $5. I used it for my rabbit’s litter box and it was great. Now she is in an outdoor cage and this little box won’t fit where I want it positioned. After seeing this review I don’t think I’ll be using it for a cat litter box. I don’t want to be buying wee wee pads. I’m going to stick with clay cat litter.

[@verdad1234]

PS We use the pads in the tray

[@kms108]

use the pads help dry the sawdust.

[@richg1205]

If you read the direction you would know how it works

[@paulafields6194]

I just use regular litter pans and sift about every few dsys. I have two cats

[@mimiz7937]

Good concept, but after seeing the sawdust getting stuck a little bit as she was trying to pull the tray through, I'm glad I saw that because it seems like more work. I'll just stick to my regular covered litter box, with a sifting pan and the space it already has in between the sifter and bottom pan. Have pine pellet litter too. Kiln dried. Anyway, good video.

[@denisepinet9472]

Instead of using the tray get a litter pan to fit under it.

[@TrueNorth1217]

what sifting pan do you use? Also how are you using a covered litter box with it?

[@smallberrystyle4607]

this system is actually AMAZING if you use it as intended and the clay pellets that come with it last nearly forever - i almost never change mine i just replenish with more as it gets low over time. The only time i ever change all the liter out is if one of my cats have diarrhea - which is thankfully exceedingly rare I buy generic off-brand pee pads for like half the price as the tidy cat pads, which is the only thing i have to actually change out regularly

[@fabonline9389]

@@TrueNorth1217 This smaller version just does not work with more than one cat. The XL box is twice the size. I found a container (Rubbermaid RMCC410001, 41-Quart, Clear) that fits the sifting layer for the XL box almost perfectly. I ditched the drawer layer and now have 6 inches of space for sawdust. Use with a XL puppy pad. You can go at least a week in between changes.

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

The sawdust is only spilling because she has allowed it to get too deep. If you empty it more frequently, it does not spill over. I have one cat and only empty it every five days. There is never a mess. But she has three cats, and so would have to empty the sawdust more frequently.

[@VCBetty2010]

Para fazer recomendações deve usar como deve ser que é usar um resguardo para a serradura e retirar o resguardo sempre que necessário.Em tudo se deixar-mos muito tempo deixa se ser functional.

[@christiegaras3543]

First, you have three cats. Second you should cleaning litter boxes frequently for the health of the cat and the home. You are not suppose to leave it for as long as you did. Urine in the air alone is unhealthy. Just because your other system holds more doesn't mean it should or you should be leaving it as long as you are. When you use things properly, they work.

[@k_cupcake]

But it's designed to be used with the pads. So not really a fair review 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kellyobrien57]

Oh man, I just used this system and didn’t realize the pads need to be changed daily. Worthless for me with multiple cats. Ugh.

[@bugbrockman237]

don't put the tray in and set it in the other litterbox bottom for more room then just lift cat box out

[@renaglubay9395]

That's what I did. I bought an extra large plain litter box. I set the Breeze on top. This worked really well!

[@deprofundis3293]

Exactly. Victoria Gardens Cattery is the one who invented that method, she has a video here on KZbin. I'm about to buy the stuff and make the switch!!

[@renaglubay9395]

@@deprofundis3293 Yes! That's where I got the idea. I couldn't stick with it because cat didn't cover his poo and husband complained about the smell. But it has been my favorite set up. If this doesn't work for you, I'm currently using I Am Tofu and like it.

[@deprofundis3293]

@@renaglubay9395 I am tofu? Is that a litter brand or something? I took a screenshot, but thank you for the tip! My girl is if anything over enthusiastic about kicking in the litter box. She might not do it as much once it's elevated, though, and I'm having trouble finding the model needed for the base. Fingers crossed it works though...!

[@renaglubay9395]

@@deprofundis3293 Yes that is the brand of litter. I got it from Amazon. I got the extra large litter box at Petco. Good luck I hope it works for you. I have found that the tofu litter doesn't scatter as badly as regular litter but my litter box has a lid with a door.

[@verdad1234]

Everything said here- TRUTH. I like the look of it but it’s not useful w such a shallow tray. ALSO, the slats in the sifting tray are way too narrow 😩

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

The tray works perfectly fine for one cat. (Easily holds five days for mine.) For multiple cats, you just have to empty it more often.

[@Smithereens1]

You don’t have to ever take the lid off and do all that sift the wood chips to the bottom pad and empty the wood chips

[@desperado77760]

she's so cute

[@MrChriscaw]

My suggestion change tray sooner

[@dawnewing6951]

Final thought. You have to use the pads.

[@jonicanada3671]

Maybe next time you want to try a new product...use the things that are supposed to go with the product.

[@BrandyLangford]

You don't use the tray with the pine pellets. There another lady on youtube that posted the correct way to do this 5 years ago. Please look for her video.

[@TraceyAlbankis]

You want this system to be what YOU want, not what it was made for.

[@samc2460]

Also I think your usual literboxes and this one are all too small for your cat. They need more space overall

[@denisescott296]

I feel like her purposely not using a peed pad and not using the cat litter that comes WITH the litter box is a little pointless bc that’s the entire point of the whole system?? The pellets that come with it doesn’t create sawdust and the pads just absorb the pee??

[@lorimitchell9025]

I found you on TikTok and was on you tube looking at the sure feeder that you using to get more info on. I’m glad I found you I have followed you on TikTok and on KZbin

[@SvenandRobbie]

Yayyyy!! Welcome! Hope you find one of our many reviews helpful! It’s a whole different environment on KZbin haha no skits

[@saraelias8159]

It looks like it’s going to be adding more work

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

No, it is much easier. She is making it into more work.

[@lolson5277]

And now I have to look up someone else’s review for Breeze littler ……..🤔

[@amypiper3816]

You need to use a big litter pan under the breeze without that tray. You e sone it wrong.

[@ernststravoblofeld]

Just throw away the little tray and ducktape over the opening. Now take the top part off and dump the lower in the garbage.

[@lisahillestad2407]

Puppy pads

[@eli964]

Hiii

[@Smithereens1]

Okay you made this so hard what r u doing omg … you just leave the pellets in and sift it the the pee pad and then throw the wood chips in the pad in the garbage put it back and repeat the process again until all the wood chips are cleared out and only solid pellets remain

[@SvenandRobbie]

I try to reduce plastic where I can so I opted not to use a pee pad.

[@Smithereens1]

Oh I missed that

[@Kaylaandthezoo]

My friend had offered me this box and I told her no cause the try looks too small. Glad I turned her down.

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

Too bad. Works great! MUCH better than any other system I've used.

[@richg1205]

Its not made for Pine pellets

[@leithawalling9519]

Wow you are not using this correctly. 😅

[@amysantos1426]

I use regular pee pads underneath super easy

[@opheliaa3025]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnjLgpZjd5iYq68

[@phillipmcclain3882]

That litter boxes made to use with the silicone later that comes with it and a pee pads it's not meant for Pine pellets at all

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

And so?

[@jimacheson4933]

Tried the pine pellets, and neither cat would have anything to do with them. Back to the clay litter. Thanks for the video!

[@deprofundis3293]

Did you try mixing? Clay litter is really bad for cats as well as the environment.

[@Phirwohihua]

Give at least 10- 12 days, use one litter box with mix litters and one with clay then add 10% each day in both. Replace the clay litter completely after 10 days

[@jenniferkinlaw9470]

4-5 days is too long!

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

It is too long for three cats. 4-5 days is perfect for my one cat.

[@harukas.1635]

I did it all wrong

[@AnthonyCelata]

shes cute...

[@katiemaki5740]

You're supposed to use the pads or puppy pads under it.... that's what makes it easy to clean..puppy pads. So, you did it wrong. Make a new review.

[@borg386]

Pellets with pee=good! Pellets with poop=bad! Sorry, I do not like the poop with Pellets. It's just a big mess.

[@SvenandRobbie]

solid number 2s are not too bad. I just pick it up with a baggie. Sven has soup 2s and that is a nightmareeeeeee.

[@borg386]

@@SvenandRobbie good idea being that I put it in a bag anyway.

[@cara1263]

​@@SvenandRobbie what do you do if a cat has soupy poo?

[@rdavis7350]

Too many adds, unsub...

[@barbaramadrid646]

Wow!! It's wet from there pee! Wow really. AND IT IS MADE FOR THE PEE PADS. READ THE DIRECTIONS. I USE IT ALL THE TIME AND I LIKE IT VERY MUCH!! And I'd don't mess with my allergies.

[@barbaramadrid646]

You don't use the right litter for that litter box. The tidy cat box was not meant for what your used to use. Smh!!