Will these bags work in auto-cleaning litter boxes? Specifically, the ScoopFree® Self-Cleaning Litter Box with the "forever tray".
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Honestly, I'm not sure as I'm not that familiar with the self-cleaning box. These bags are really big and bulge up, but very sturdy. I would think that as long as nothing mechanical scrapes against the bag, they would work perfectly. Also, Barbara Hudak answered you on this as well, regarding her cat's scratching them. My cats do not have nails, so they do not damage the bags.
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I don't know about self-cleaning boxes. I do know that they didn't hold up to my 8 pound cat's scratching on them
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If it clumps hard it should work great. We've found we like Tidy Cats Multiple Cat formula scoop able litter the best for performance and odor control.
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Most clumping litters I imagine will work. If I recall they have an "approved" list that I think included most of the major brands.
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I think it is compatible with any type of litter. I use fresh step crystals. Fresh step has been my favorite brand of crystals, all the others don't seem to block odor as easily.
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As long as you use a good clumping litter you should be OK. I usually use Scoop Away because it clumps well and I have 3 cats. The litter box is great. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have through the years.
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My experience with the Litter Maid Elite has not been good. My old one worked really well, but this one does such a poor job that I ended up having to clean out the litter box as much as a non-automatic one. I found a couple of other self-cleaning ones on Amazon, but haven't ordered one yet. I'm sorry I couldn't recommend a specific one, but maybe someone else can. I hope you find one soon.
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I'm not sure of the difference between the Ultra and the regular scoop free litter box, but the box states it fits "Scoop Free Litter Boxes." I would assume these trays fit the Ultra also.
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I haven't done that, but my friend who suggested that I buy ScoopFree does. She got the forever tray and refills it with the blue crystal litter. She says its just as good. I have not tried this because I have yet to get the forever tray.
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Actually the beauty of the system are the pre=packed trays which are sold with the system and as replacements. Honestly, even though the base of the tray is a laminated chip board paper, i wouldn't keep it around for use with another litter. Eventually the urine will permeate the paper tray.In this case: Use as directed is a good path to follow.
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I have only used these liners with clumping cat litter. They work well. The best part is that they fit large litter boxes. Many of the mesh products are too small even if you buy large.
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I'm not familiar with that litter but I'm pretty sure this scoop will work for you. It's very good quality strong metal.
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I tried it. First I soaked a handful in a glass of water for a week and they didn't disintegrate so I decided to wash them. First i cleaned them with soap (Dr. Bronners) and hot water in the sink. Put them on a tray to dry and back in the litter box. While not noticeable to me without comparison to unwashed pellets they were smaller after washing. This became noticeable when I cleaned the litter box the next month as a lot of them had broken and were stuck in the grate. Next time I put them in a zip-up pillowcase and put them in the washing machine on gentle. When I opened the pillowcase it was coated in dust and the pellets were 1/3 their original size. My experiments failed so it's back to buying them new. One thing I think to consider when you are calculating the cost is the amount of money you won't spend on air fresheners, litter catching carpets, deodorizing tricks for the box itself and other doo-dads that people invest in when using traditional litter.
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I have not tried it, but I do not think they would be long enough to go around the inside part of the system the keeps the bags in place. You may be able to use regular trash bags, but again, I have not tried anything other than the intended refills (yet!). I have tried four or five different systems among my four children, and this is the only one I would recommend, as it has been the only one that has successfully contained the odor. Good luck with your decision, and congrats on the new addition! :)
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I would only use crystal-type litter because of the fact that the urine needs to be fully absorbed in order for it to not smell for the week or two that it will sit there. The only problem will be the tray itself. They aren't exactly re-usable, although you can buy a plastic replacement tray (specifically for using with your own litter), but it must be washed each time you change it. If you're up for the hassle, it is possible, otherwise I would definitely not recommend re-using the cardboard trays as they will not hold up for long.
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Yes it does work. I have a LitterMaid cleaning box and this litter works the best out of all the litters. I'm sold forever on this
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I stopped using the scoop and started using dog poop bags (BioBags) - this way I can pull out the poo with a large handful of the litter if necessary. The litter stays MUCH cleaner that way. I do feel a prey model diet so my cat poops at most 1x every other day and for the most part they are well formed so that makes it much easier too.
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No. You need to use PREMIUM clumping litter. The littermaid directions specify which kinds you should use, and if you don't use one of them, the machine will not work properly.