How many years does the Biddy Cat Litter Box last? Is there a recommended timeframe for replacing your litter box due to stains?
347015
I've had mine for over a year. It is very sturdy. I occasionally empty the litter and wash it out with bleach solution. I highly recommend this litter tray.
347016
You will not regret purchasing this litter box. It seemed so big at first. But I love it. And don't anticipate it breaking down for a long time.
347017
This a well constructed box & can't imagine it won't be around for many, many years. As for stains, how could urine & feces stain plastic? Unless you're an absolute pig who doesn't clean a litter box for years on end, I don't understand your question? You should probably contact the manufacturer.
347018
Hello, Sorry can't answer, got 2 of those only about a month ago. BTW, the plastic is NOT cheap, looks very sturdy. So far, I like them a lot - they are also pretty big and deep enough to keep most of the litter inside. Also, they are very easy to scoop - the surface is polished and crumps do not stuck at all (it depends also on what kind of litter you use, I use "Blue Buffalo").I can guess they'll last many years.
347019
we have had a Biddy Cat for several years (5+) and love it! We recently purchased a second for "just in case" and will use it while cleaning and soaking the other with bleach. Don't foresee tossing the old one as it cleans up with bleach.
347020
I really don't know. I can tell you that I have had this for 3 months. I wash it every week and there are no permanent stains. My cats love the bigger litter box.
347021
I only had this box for approx. 6 months but it is very durable so I am sure it will last many years. Also because of its non porous surface it tends to resist stains. Definitely the best litter box I ever purchased. I bought two of them and I think they are great.
1001109
Hello ..... just make sure you do not put too much litter in the box. This is the most inexpensive and the best "automatic" litter box I have used and nothing mechanical to break down. You will always get some litter (mostly wet which is heavier) in the tray and finding the right amount will greatly help. Clear the litter about every two days and try to clean the box and put in fresh litter every week, very two weeks at the most. Every time you clear the litter you may have to put in some more for the lost litter but don't over do it.
1113451
I got this new litter box 2 months ago and haven't had any problems with it. I was reading a lot of reviews of the cat litter you mentioned earlier though, and I suspect that may be the cause of your cat's problem. It is recommended that when switching cat litters you do it gradually, starting with a mix of 1/3 World's Best and 2/3 your regular cat litter, and from there up the ratio of World's Best over a period of a few weeks. I'd suggest you try emptying out the new litter and mixing it as the manufacturer outlines--see if that solves the issue. Good luck.
1818549
I think they say, with external vacuuming every month, it lasts up to 5 years. That was one of the reasons I ended up getting it. My experience was a little different, however: I cleaned it dutifully every month, and still needed to replace the filter after a little more than 3 years. The company, to their credit, did pro-rate the cost of the new filter for the time less than 5 years. Our home has two cats and we live in an urban environment where particulate matter counts might be higher than elsewhere. Your mileage may vary. Hope that helps.
2254998
I empty the receptical twice per week and I don't put in a new one for it will last for quite a while. The problem that I had was the difficult time finding the 'reset button'. It is on one of the tracks opposite the main motor and it is unmarked. (Mark it with a magic marker. Also spray the bottom of the box with Pam or veggie oil to make the clumps easier to remove when you weekly change the litter.---djk
546087
I dump the entire bag in at once (I have a fairly big litter box) and how long it lasts depends entirely on how diligent I am about scooping it. I have two cats and if I scoop the litter every day or two (mixing it up a bit as I do) it will last me a month. If I neglect it for a few days it easily knocks a week off the longevity. It seems that stirring it and dispersing the saturated crystals makes a big difference.
803746
i have 1 cat and replace this box every 4 months. it's doesn't smell and could probably last longer but i don't want to push it.
1370589
I have 2 kittens so I change the litter about every 4 days. I guess a bag lasts about 6 weeks.
1264491
I don't know what the life span is but I have had it for a couple of years. It does stain.
1458966
For my cat, about 3 weeks. Probably differs for others and also depends on how many cats are using the litter. Hope this helps.
130776
Depends on how often you cat(s) play in it. I pull the whole thing apart, clean it, and change the filter every 2 to 3 weeks.
1996068
I have owned 2 litter robots. The first one was the first generation LR and it lasted about 3 yrs, but the one I have currently has lasted 7+ years without any defects. There have been 3 cats altogether that have been using the same machine over that stretch of time, and up until today, I've never had to look online for a way to fix a problem with the machine. I think it's fantastic and wouldn't hesitate for a minute to buy another one when the time comes around :)
1695380
I normally change it every 2 weeks. If you use dry food it makes for a cleaner litter box. I just recently went for a little over 3 weeks and my wife started to smell it. I would say it would last a month if it is hidden some place where it could smell a little. If it is somewhere near traffic I would suggest every 2-3 weeks.
1370592
I have two rabbits that share a large litter box, and I change the litterbox at least once a day. You dont need much litter though, as the pellets expand with moisture so one 26lb bag lasts around a month in my case - but I have two 5lb bunnies, not a cat or a dog.
465403
I have two cats, my siamese took to it as soon as I opened the door after running it the first time. My older cat took about 2 weeks to go from his old clumping litter to the Genie. Just leave the old box dirty and right next to the genie, eventually they will start using the clean box over their dirty one. Leave the Genie on manual mode until they are using the Genie for both for at least a couple weeks, then you can switch it to automatic.
546090
The box lasts for two changes. Depending on the number of cats you have; I had two cats and would completely change the litter every 2-3 weeks, but scoop and stir it at least once a week.
1395105
I noticed that it seems to last longer than the other clay brand I used to buy. I would say one 40lb bag per month for 1 cat. But it depends on how often you empty the litterbox and refill it.