HappyLady Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I have one of my cats' litter boxes in my upstairs bathroom. It's a VERY small bathroom. Literally just enough room for a toilet, small sink, and the litter box. When I had just one cat, there were no problems. Now I have four and the three newer ones went from using the boxes in the basement to all using the one upstairs. :glare: I scoop it twice a day, when I change the litter completely I wash the entire litter box (it's the kind with a cover), I wash the tiny floor a few times a week, I've even been washing the walls regularly and I still can't get rid of the smell! It wouldn't be so bad if you only smelled it when you used the bathroom, but now I can smell it as I walk up the stairs (the bathroom is at the top of the stairs). If *I* can smell it, I can only imagine what others would smell. :cursing: I've tried using all sorts of air fresheners, but nothing has helped. I would like to get rid of that litter box eventually (that will be another post), but for now I need to do something about the smell. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Maybe change the type of litter? I would've said scoop more often, but you said you are doing that. Is it very hard clumping? You may be leaving some urine-soaked litter that didn't clump-- I think the plastic box itself can sometimes hold smells, so maybe replacing the box? I do add baking soda to mine once in a while. It does cut the smells to 0. 4 cats is a lot to have peeing in the box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Fresh Step cat litter is the only litter I will use now. It really does keep the smell down. I'd couch surf for coins to be able to afford Fresh Step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Different food perhaps. When my son and his wife and their two cats moved into our house a few years ago, the aroma was overwhelming. I put their cats on the pricey Iams food our cat enjoyed and the smell went away--well, it got better anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I would try a different litter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Are you smelling the litter? Or are you smelling urine and/or feces? If you are smelling "yes, that's what a litter box smells like" -- but not the actual smells of cat waste... I'd use an unscented litter, made for "small spaces" or "multiple cats" or "odour elimination" -- but without added scent. There are also some products you can add / sprinkle into the litter to increase odour elimination. If you are actually smelling acrid cat urine, consider getting a new box-itself. Also consider getting a water fountain to increase their hydration and thus dilute their urine. If you are smelling "fresh poop" when the poop isnt fresh, change their food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 In addition to the great advice you've already received... Container Store sells an odor eliminator that has great reviews. It's basically a bag of rocks but people say it really works! Some reviews mention litter boxes. http://www.containerstore.com/shop/closet/clothingCare/accessories?productId=10008043 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I agree with changing the plastic box and trying different litter. Careful about the litter though with picky cats. Switch it slowly, as you would with food. Charcoal air filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelfeet Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 We have 4 cats and their most used box is also in a bathroom. I use crystal litter and there is virtually no smell. Every other day I dump the entire box, give it a rinse/wash and refill. It rarely if ever stinks - i've even had people comment that they would never have guessed I had 4 cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 We used liners. That pretty much killed the smell. The box was holding the odor. Also, we use clay liters with scent. You can add cedar to the litter too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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