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Based on a review I read in this forum of a different form of litter box liner, made from paper, I did some more research. Frustrated with scraping cement off the bottom of litter boxes, then a long soak to remove the rest, before I can wash them, and since I had a promotion, I decided to try them, though I chose a less expensive brand than the one being reviewed. The promotion was not directly related to the litter boxes, but it saved me $10 which made the boxes almost free.
As is my habit, I didn't use them right away. I had to mull things over for a few weeks. They seem a bit small and...well I don't like to mess with their litter boxes too much, but I am getting desperate to make life, including litter box clean up, easier on myself.
I've been told that the reason the bottom of my boxes get so dirty is because I don't put the litter in deep enough. But since I am compulsive about a weekly dump and scrub, I can't bring myself to go deeper than 3 inches, and even that gets lower as the week goes on. I just can't see throwing away so much litter.
Anyway back to the liners. So as I was ruminating on the paper liners, it occurred to me why can't I use cardboard? Goodness knows I get enough of it, since I order all my cat food, and many other things, on line.
So today is the day. When I put down the fresh litter boxes, in the large high sided sterilite container I put in a portion of a cut up box. It fits tight in the bottom, with one flap going up one side. I may eventually keep the flaps on both side, but I want to start slow. In one of the regular litter boxes I put one of the liners. The other regular litter box I left unlined. (the fourth box never gets used so I just left it as is. In fact I think it is still regular clay litter in it, not clumping!)
The plan is to see how long each lasts, as far as odor starting up. The cardboard, since I have a never ending supply of it, can be changed out as often as needed, just dump out the litter, put in fresh cardboard, then put the litter back. The pre-shaped liners could be used the same way, but of course, they cost me (though are eligible for subscribe and save).
I will be reporting on this as it goes along.
Does anyone else use any kind of litter liner?
As is my habit, I didn't use them right away. I had to mull things over for a few weeks. They seem a bit small and...well I don't like to mess with their litter boxes too much, but I am getting desperate to make life, including litter box clean up, easier on myself.
I've been told that the reason the bottom of my boxes get so dirty is because I don't put the litter in deep enough. But since I am compulsive about a weekly dump and scrub, I can't bring myself to go deeper than 3 inches, and even that gets lower as the week goes on. I just can't see throwing away so much litter.
Anyway back to the liners. So as I was ruminating on the paper liners, it occurred to me why can't I use cardboard? Goodness knows I get enough of it, since I order all my cat food, and many other things, on line.
So today is the day. When I put down the fresh litter boxes, in the large high sided sterilite container I put in a portion of a cut up box. It fits tight in the bottom, with one flap going up one side. I may eventually keep the flaps on both side, but I want to start slow. In one of the regular litter boxes I put one of the liners. The other regular litter box I left unlined. (the fourth box never gets used so I just left it as is. In fact I think it is still regular clay litter in it, not clumping!)
The plan is to see how long each lasts, as far as odor starting up. The cardboard, since I have a never ending supply of it, can be changed out as often as needed, just dump out the litter, put in fresh cardboard, then put the litter back. The pre-shaped liners could be used the same way, but of course, they cost me (though are eligible for subscribe and save).
I will be reporting on this as it goes along.
Does anyone else use any kind of litter liner?
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