Hi, We've got 3 cats, they are in good health but we've had difficulties in desinfecting their litter trays. Do you know any effective tips?
A 10% solution of chlorine bleach will do it. Just let it sit for about five minutes, then rinse. If the smell of chlorine bothers you, there are bleaches that purportedly smell of lavender or lemon. (Ahem, we'd love to see pictures of your three cats, hint, hint )
I have never noticed any smell associated with peroxide. A normal percentage is 3% or 5% solution. I buy 35% for my greenhouse, but you would never use it that strength, nor is there any smell to that either. I also use vinegar to clean with and don't see why that wouldn't work for your litter box.
Hello. I do the same as MG. I use chlorine bleach and very hot water. I let it sit for 30 mins and then brush the bottom with a stiff bristled brush and dry it out.--no residue and no odours.
Hi Jacynthe,..i have eight cats,..and despite the fact they all head off each night they do use the litter trays when some stay home if feeling under the weather,..i keep spare litter trays so when i disinfect a tray it remains outside until the odor wears off,..Marlingardener and Carolyn give good advice. Oh yes pictures please.
Hi Jacynthe, Baking soda is perfect to disinfect cat litter trays, it doesn’t smell bad, and it won’t harm you since it is natural product.
Many thanks for all advices Carolyn, sjoerd, philip. I didn’t have time to take pictures marlyn but don’t worry I’ll do it later on, by the way have you ever heard that beaking soda can be used as cat litter trays disinfectant? Where did you get this technique Melinda? Does it really work?
Baking soda is used as an odor control in cat litter. I am not sure that it will disinfect the trays, but it will neutralize the ammonia smell in them. Do you really need to disinfect the trays? or just clean them? If you don't have sick cats I wouldn't be too worried about disinfecting them. Disinfecting them is getting rid of infection. maybe you just need to neutralize the smell? Like Philip mentioned, have a second tray and put the one you are not using outside in the sunshine to deodorize it. otherwise maybe just replace the litterbox with a new one?
There's a product I buy in my local Home Depot called Odo Ban. You can buy gallon jugs, and also pre-mixed spray bottles of the stuff. My daughter used to be a vet tech and it was used exclusively at the clinic. Applied according to instructions, it will even kill the HIV virus! It's very, very effective at neutralizing odors and killing germs. I wash my dogs' blankets with it, spray it on their beds, add it to the wash when I'm washing my kitchen rags. Best product I've ever used.
Baking soda can be used on cat litter trays to eliminate any mites and prevent the spread of invisible bacteria but it can also be used on birds’ cage, mattresses, and rugs. There are lots of useful tips on the use of baking soda; I think it will help you a lot. moderator's note: removed ad for publishing company usage rules
