How does it drop the excrement without dropping all the other litter with it?
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The clean litter drops through a screen to a cavity in the dome as the ball revolves around Then the clumps drop into the drawer below. When the ball revolves back, the clean litter is oPored backinto the ball fro,m the cavity.
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The clumped litter gets trapped behind a screen, while the clean litter gets trapped behind a separate plastic flap pocket. Then the barrel turns and a little door opens and drops only the clumped litter from the screened pocket into the drawer underneath the barrel.
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Hi: The Litter-Robot has a sifting screen in the globe. During the cycling process, the litter goes into a pouch in the globe and, when the waste ports are over the bag in the waste drawer, they open and the waste is then deposited into the bag in the waste drawer. The globe then reverses and returns to what we call the home position with the clean litter now in the globe and leveled for the next use.The Litter-Robot is cat sensor activated so your cat would need to weigh at least five (5) lbs. to activate a cleaning cycle. After a cat uses it, in seven (7) minuted the Litter-Robot will cycle.Hope this helps. Regards, Litter-Robot Team Hi: The Litter-Robot has a sifting screen in the globe. During the cycling process, the litter goes into a pouch in the globe and, when the waste ports are over the bag in the waste drawer, they open and the waste is then deposited into the bag in the waste drawer. The globe then reverses and returns to what we call the home position with the clean litter now in the globe and leveled for the next use.The Litter-Robot is cat sensor activated so your cat would need to weigh at least five (5) lbs. to activate a cleaning cycle. After a cat uses it, in seven (7) minuted the Litter-Robot... » Read More Hi: The Litter-Robot has a sifting screen in the globe. During the cycling process, the litter goes into a pouch in the globe and, when the waste ports are over the bag in the waste drawer, they open and the waste is then deposited into the bag in the waste drawer. The globe then reverses and returns to what we call the home position with the clean litter now in the globe and leveled for the next use.The Litter-Robot is cat sensor activated so your cat would need to weigh at least five (5) lbs. to activate a cleaning cycle. After a cat uses it, in seven (7) minuted the Litter-Robot will cycle.Hope this helps. Regards, Litter-Robot Team « Show Less
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It is awkward getting the litter in and out. I had to tip it to get it in on ground level through the door. I like to clean our litter every day. So I ended up taking the dividers out of the second level and putting them flat on the floor of the right side and putting the litter there with some hay in front of it. That works well because I can raise the roof to clean it. I only use the bottom door to put food and treats in and out. When we are home I leave the bottom door open so my bunny has the run of our deck. He goes back in to use the litter. Hope this helps.
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I will tell you the exact same thing as I mentioned to the other person who asked. The way LitterMaid markets this is so you spend lots of money. You don't have to replace filters or poop catchers as often as they say. The box stays closed after the scoop dumps the poop in it. The poop bucket pulls out so you can empty it. Another suggestion is the top part of the poop bucket sometimes comes loose so put a piece of tape on the sides so it doesn't move. Let me know if this helps you.
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It does REALLY limit the litter mess from a traditional box. It does not 100% eliminate it though, they track a very trace amount out that is caught in their toes. It's very minimal though. With normal weekly vacuuming, all is gone in a flash. So, yes it does! Not to mention how amazing it is otherwise... hope this helps! I should mention I use the "dustless" litter I bought here on Amazon as well, so that's probably some of the reason it works better too.
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The poop gets scooped out and disposed of either in the toilet or garbage. The urine goes into a reservoir which you have to empty every day. I have 2 cats so I empty it every day and rinse it out so it stays fresh. You can take the tray with the seeds off and put the tray with the hole in it over the toilet and just pour water which drains out thru the hole into the toilet and then just put the seed tray back. Every couple of days I spray seeds with some mild bleach mixture (instructions included in kit). Once you scoop out the poop, you never smell anything at all. The cats track the seeds which is the only down side. This is really the absolute best litter system I have ever used. I don't have to buy litter all the time, no muddy, stinky litter that never completely clumps. I love, love, love this and will never use anything else.
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It doesn't leave it exactly spotless. At least not after one or two passes. If you have a good, fast clumping litter it can get the main mass, but some litter gets left behind, and if it sticks to the bottom then it can't get everything.
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I pick it up by plastic edges if it's not too full. Sometimes it gets too full to lift, so I slide it into doubled bags from the grocery store, which is what I put the others in also. I tie up the handles as tight as I can, and throw it into the garbage. The lower tray, which holds the pad, slides into a compartment below tbe ceramic pellets. In my case, my cats seem to prefer peeing from the from of the box, standing with front paws on the edge. So I rotate the tray about half way through the week. The tray has a grip on each end. I never have to touch the actual pad. P.S. I usually scoop solids into bags before I do the tray. I pick it up by plastic edges if it's not too full. Sometimes it gets too full to lift, so I slide it into doubled bags from the grocery store, which is what I put the others in also. I tie up the handles as tight as I can, and throw it into the garbage. The lower tray, which holds the pad, slides into a compartment below tbe ceramic pellets. In my case, my cats seem to prefer peeing from the from of the box, standing with front paws on the edge. So I rotate the tray about half way through the week. The tray has a grip on each end. I never have to touch the actual pad. P.S. I usually scoop... » Read More I pick it up by plastic edges if it's not too full. Sometimes it gets too full to lift, so I slide it into doubled bags from the grocery store, which is what I put the others in also. I tie up the handles as tight as I can, and throw it into the garbage. The lower tray, which holds the pad, slides into a compartment below tbe ceramic pellets. In my case, my cats seem to prefer peeing from the from of the box, standing with front paws on the edge. So I rotate the tray about half way through the week. The tray has a grip on each end. I never have to touch the actual pad. P.S. I usually scoop solids into bags before I do the tray. « Show Less
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I recommend that you continue to use the ScoopFree Crystals. I have tried to used the crystals combined with a less expensive clumping litter; however, it seems to be more difficult for the motor moving the rake to drag through the heavier, clumping litter. I also noticed that the other litter had a residue that when mixed with the urine stuck to the plastic bottom of the tray making it harder to clean. I hope this answers your question... Good luck!
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Beverly, It's not difficult to remove the top.....it's attached by two clips on each side. So you just flip them up and lift off the top. My only complaint is that the top really should have a handle of TOP so it would be easy to move the unit around and to just lift it off from the base instead of having to lift from where the two pieces meet. Also this is an odd shape and very large, so there are no liners that fit it. Even so we really like it....it holds a lot of litter and the shape fits perfectly in a corner. I scoop out once/twice a day and I can do this w/o having to take the top off. Then once a week I use a large kitchen trash bag, dump out all the litter and replace it. Hope this helps! Kim Beverly, It's not difficult to remove the top.....it's attached by two clips on each side. So you just flip them up and lift off the top. My only complaint is that the top really should have a handle of TOP so it would be easy to move the unit around and to just lift it off from the base instead of having to lift from where the two pieces meet. Also this is an odd shape and very large, so there are no liners that fit it. Even so we really like it....it holds a lot of litter and the shape fits perfectly in a corner. I scoop out once/twice a day and I can do this w/o having to take the top... » Read More Beverly, It's not difficult to remove the top.....it's attached by two clips on each side. So you just flip them up and lift off the top. My only complaint is that the top really should have a handle of TOP so it would be easy to move the unit around and to just lift it off from the base instead of having to lift from where the two pieces meet. Also this is an odd shape and very large, so there are no liners that fit it. Even so we really like it....it holds a lot of litter and the shape fits perfectly in a corner. I scoop out once/twice a day and I can do this w/o having to take the top off. Then once a week I use a large kitchen trash bag, dump out all the litter and replace it. Hope this helps! Kim « Show Less
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This is definitely a question I should have considered before buying mine. My one cat likes to pee in the corner directly above the grate so it does require regular maintenance to clean out that spot or else it will build up where the scoop can't reach. I wouldn't call it a huge dealbreaker, though, just a minor inconvenience and still better than scooping out a normal litter box every day.(Also, I've noticed this problem gets worse if I don't occasionally even out the litter, since the grate tends to push it all forward and leaves those back corners a little low.)
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It won't to be honest. Our cats tend to jump out (sending litter flying as they do), though even when they step out they carry a lot. Also, due to the narrow opening and little of any airflow in the Litter Robot, the waste regularly stays quite moist rather than drying some during the delay between cat use and cycle rotation, so that contributes when they step in small moist or sticky particles that didn't get disposed into the drawer (or if the same or another cat entered again before it cycled which does happen). This unit is overpriced for the many issues that still need attention. Markedly the airflow and operation issues (litter that is moist gets stuck and jammed in the doors). It won't to be honest. Our cats tend to jump out (sending litter flying as they do), though even when they step out they carry a lot. Also, due to the narrow opening and little of any airflow in the Litter Robot, the waste regularly stays quite moist rather than drying some during the delay between cat use and cycle rotation, so that contributes when they step in small moist or sticky particles that didn't get disposed into the drawer (or if the same or another cat entered again before it cycled which does happen). This unit is overpriced for the many issues that still need attention.... » Read More It won't to be honest. Our cats tend to jump out (sending litter flying as they do), though even when they step out they carry a lot. Also, due to the narrow opening and little of any airflow in the Litter Robot, the waste regularly stays quite moist rather than drying some during the delay between cat use and cycle rotation, so that contributes when they step in small moist or sticky particles that didn't get disposed into the drawer (or if the same or another cat entered again before it cycled which does happen). This unit is overpriced for the many issues that still need attention. Markedly the airflow and operation issues (litter that is moist gets stuck and jammed in the doors). « Show Less
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I have 2 cats using the litter robot. Compared to the traditional litter boxes I've had there is less litter on the floor. I keep a mat under the whole unit & vacuum maybe once a week. But there is no litter anywhere else in the house.
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That all depends on your cats digging technique. If he or she is a digger then put in more litter. The good thing about this one is it's minimal dust. Regardless whether it's a lot of litter or a little bit, you'll only scoop up what's left there whether it's pee or poop, it will still be the same volume you're scooping out whether it's a lot of litter or not. The more litter there is the less chances it seeping through to the bottom of your litter box which will make it dirty faster. Sometimes too much litter and the cat will go crazy digging - all depends on your cat's bathroom preference.
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I read the ad/description & don't quite know what they mean by Litter Scoop Free Maintenance. You have to scoop the poop. Doesn't matter to me. I'm still loving this litter box. With it's higher sides, front & back it really cuts down on the amt. of litter that ends up outside the litter box.
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I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but my cats are very big. Not sure how they would be able to jump down without stepping in existing waste, and getting back out wouldn't always be simple. I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but... » Read More I have the same issue - a cat with "elevator butt" syndrome. The problem with the covered cat boxes I've been using is that the urine would collect in the seam between the top & bottom halves.Just switched to a 30 gallon Sterilite tote with a 9" x 9" door cut on the side so that they don't have to jump over the high edge. Filled 1.5 bags (60 lbs) of Dr Elsey's clumping litter (unscented). Amazing clumping compared to the Fresh Step I'd been using. Won't have to do a total replacement very often at all.And the Clever Cat top entry seems nice, but my cats are very big. Not sure how they would be able to jump down without stepping in existing waste, and getting back out wouldn't always be simple. « Show Less
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I haven't tried that--I don't have a cat, but I would guess that it would pick up cat litter. It picks up pretty well.
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You roll it till it's on its top, then roll it back. I bought this litter box, and love it. Waaay easier than scooping out. I think this is a fantastic product.