How easy is it to clean inside? My cat tends to go over the side of the box
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It's easy enough, but I might worry about possibly seeping through the bottom seams if you're putting it on a carpet.
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Any liquid will seep through the white layer and into the particle board, causing it to swell and buckle. So, either get a very high sided litter box, or don't get this unit. My cat missed once and an entire corner of the unit is ruined. Never heard from the company, either, when I contacted them about it.
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That would depend on several things. We use what's denominated as a "large" litter pan. Underneath it, we have textured liner (specifically sold to go under a litter pan) that both collects litter that spills and keeps the litter pan from shifting. We push the pan up against the end with the entrance to the box. There's an inch or so clearance along the long sides of the box and three to four inches clearance on the end opposite the entrance, where I keep the litter scoop. We have the internal divider up and keep supplies on the other side of it. Assuming a set-up like ours, if a cat "misses," you could very easily pull out the pan (and the liner) and clean up as necessary. You'd have to squat down and reach in to do it, but there's plenty of room to do that easily, assuming average physical ability. You could reduce the space inside by using a larger pan, but that would probably end up getting more of the mess on the walls than on the liner. Using a smaller box would most likely keep more of the mess on the liner. But the doors open up the entire length of the box, so clean up is very straightforward.
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I had the same problem until I simply took the old box, that sat next to it for 3 weeks, away. The self cleaning box is MUCH cleaner. NO smell and I don't have litter tracked all over the floor anymore. I almost gave it away, but I'm glad I didn't.
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We went with a covered (separate top and bottom that locks together) litter box. Most cats enjoy gravel "flinging" and we got tired of daily hand-vac cleanup. The taller sided litter box fits in the bottom of this very nicely. Much less effort on cleanup.
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Yes, I bought it because my cat always turned the water container over, he can't this one. It is easy to clean, and you just throw the old filters out. I haven't had any problem with it and have had it for some time now.
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Yes, the top lifts like a kids' toy box...hinges on the back edge and it stays up on it's own while you clean it. We caulked all of the interior seams because my cat 'misses' the interior pan sometimes, and a little carpet scrap tucked into the 'foyer' part of the box keeps the litter tracking down to nearly nothing. All the litter stays in the entry area and is easily vacuumed out with a hose. We really like it, it's not perfect, but it looks nice in our mudroom and is a handy place to sit and put on shoes...keeps the dog and toddler nieces out of the litter box, and the cat LOVES it!
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My previous litter box didn't have liners, so when my cat scratched the bottom, it became very grimy. The liner prevents that and generally makes changing litter easier. I can lift the liner and litter out and throw them all away at once then wipe down the inside, and I find that to be a lot cleaner.
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not a good idea, i have the large size and my cat fills it everyday, so i clean it twice a .day or she will go outside the box
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I have only indoor cats. I use it when I want to clean up a mess one of my cats made. Sincerely, Dr. Carole
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I tried to cut a hole in the top of the box you mention and tupperware as well. It was difficult as the box top split and was sharp on the edges when done. The clever cat top has ridges built into it for the cat to clean his paws after using the litter. Also it is great if you have a male cat who sprays up the back of the box. It is contained. It is worth the money because it is durable.
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I found this one hard to clean. I don't have it anymore. with that small a kitten I would not use a crate, I'd use a box a deep cardboard box. Then I would get the tall crate with three levels and four doors that open from the sides.
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I have not had this problem. I scoop mine every day as well, when I empty it completely, I clean it with a combination of water, lemon juice, vinegar and baking soda. I also have 2 litter boxes for my cat.
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Until cats scratch it up, it is pretty smooth. Corners are pretty rounded. If you read older comments, you will see that most happy customers use the sifting screen, as you call it, other than the manufacturer says. If you don't want to use the sifting screen at all, there are Many less expensive litter boxes
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The odor has cut down a lot, and now that I also sprinkle Tidy Cats litter box deodorizer on top of the litter there is no smell at all unless it's an especially stinky one. I also like the looks of this "washroom" and my cat was easy to train to use it. I showed it to him, then left the door open for a week or two and he was ok with it.
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No not hard to clean, however ours has already died, due to our cat pushing it over a few times. we did love it though.
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I use one wipe on the carrier. I wipe the inside of the carrier on the bottom, sides, ceiling and lastly the door. My cat is very calm in a short time. Cat remains calm or docile at the vet's office.
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We have 3 cats with *very* different personalities, and they all switched quite easily. One good way to facilitate the process is to put the old litter box right next to the Genie, and stop cleaning the old litter box. Cats are so opposed to a dirty box they'll be motivated to try the Genie. I also *highly* recommend using the sidewalls - we have 1 "scatterer" and are saving a lot more granules now.
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Hi Frankie - As a parent of 2 cats (15 years old) I can tell you their likes and dislikes are as individual as humans. My cats like the covered box, especially this one as it has a low rise in the front making it easy to get into and out of. Also the canopy on this one (sold separately) is very easy to clean, just a warm cloth with mild soapy water (no chemicals like windex or anything). The canopy keeps most of the litter inside of the box itself. My cats really enjoy this box.