Do you have to use the trays and crystals? I have flushing litter.
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I have tried various litters and what works best is crystal litter. In fact, the manufacturer recommends Fresh Step Crystal litter and that has turned out to be the best. Some of hte other crystal brands are larger and the rake gets stuck on them. I haven't had good luck with clumping litters in this machine.
323916
Yes, crystal litter only is suggested by the manufacturer and it must be the right size. I buy Fresh step crystals at my local Walmrt and/or Target for $14. I have 2 Scoopfree cat boxes and split one 8lb bag between them each change. Here's a link that helps...http://foreverlittertrays.com/crystal-litter/
323917
Sorry, I don't know if the scoop free would work with anything other than crystals. I had been using crystals for years before switching to the scoop free, I simply find that there is no better way to reduce smells from the litter boxes. Crystals work best for me. The crystals+scoop free+forever litter tray is the best litter box I've used.
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I have multiple cats so find the crystals expensive. I have done a lot of testing with other litters. I have found the clumping litter made from Walnut shells-from Blue works well and another reviewer mentioned the Worlds Best made from corn works for him. You have to play with the amount a bit to have it deep enough to function but not so deep as to hinder the raking motion of the machine. I think the clumping clay type litters might be too heavy to work with the machine. Hope this helps.
323919
No yo don't have to use the crystal litter I use the scoop free and it works great.
323920
You can totally use non-crystal litter, it just needs to medium to big grained. I made the switch because after years of being happy with crystals, my cat suddenly started hating it and refused to do his thing in it. Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract totally works (medium grains) but you do have to clean it more often.
32894
they do sell a special tray if you want to use your own litter...i bought it but have yet to try it so i don't want to mislead you as to its use and effectiveness...i just love the ease of the disposable crystal litterbox and have been too spoiled to try it!!
735356
The ScoopFree Self Cleaning Litter Box system recommends clump free litter. The crystals function to dry out and eliminate urine and fecal odor. Regular clumping litter would make it difficult for the auto rake to move fecal material to waste containment hood.
952807
I think it'd be okay to flush a few pellets (for example, sweeping stray ones off the floor) but I wouldn't dispose of large amounts in the toilet. I just dump the entire contents of the litter box every other day (no scooping-- just throw everything away). Refilling the box with a thin layer of these pellets every other day is comparable in price to carving out pee blocks from clumping cat litter, or sifting poops from the crystals, and it's much easier.
585271
My advice--do NOT buy the Ultra Micro Crystals!!! It is a very dusty litter and after the cats use the litter box, the tiny crystals go everywhere on the floor and the particles are so tiny, it is one big hassle to clean up! Plus, I worried about all that dust going in my lungs and also my cats' lungs. Just go with the Ultra Pearls, which is just fine.
2004542
I use this litter and added a litter catcher mat in front of the litter box. The cats tend to drop all the crystals in there when they hop out of the box ( I have a cover on it).
536099
No. When you install a new tray, you just take the "top" of the box and put it under the "bottom" of the box. Then, when you remove the dirty litter tray to replace it, you take the top out from under the bottom and put it back on top. I tape the box shut and put it in a tall kitchen garbage bag to throw away.
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No, not at all. You'll need to use a clumping litter. However, buyer beware - be sure to read carefully all the reviews, because you'll find that this isn't necessarily built well, and you'll need to claim on the warranty.
1317357
Yes - I've found the grates get clogged with clumping litter, especially if they pee near the sifter. We tried almost every kind of litter, but in the end we went with non-clumping crystal litter or as an alternative non-clumping clay. After the crystals are spent we take off the hood and tilt the box backwards into the waste bin. Then we refill with fresh litter. That's made the box well worth the price for us. We have 7 cats and this has cut down on litter box maintenance considerably for us. We own two of these plus our normal cat boxes. I much prefer cleaning this box to the others.
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I use only the Arm & Hammer ultra last litter. I also use their double duty deodorizer freshner powder when I change the waste drawer. I put some in the bottom of drawer and in the waste bag. When I add litter I also put a little bit of the Double Duty Arm & Hammer deodorizer and mix it in with the litter. I change my waste drawer twice a week. And clean the globe about once a month. I have two cats using it. I love it and it saves me tons of time and my animals are well taken care of.
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Whenever there is too much wet spots in my warehouse (we have dogs) and water or mopping is not the option, I use kitty litter. Sprinkle and use a broom to the areas... it will dry instantly and easy to pickup. Probably not relevant to the question but I don't think the crystals would help, probably make it worst.
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We either use Just the Crystals (available on Amazon), or FreshStep. We don't have any special "bulk" supplier, as for the litter we are just consumers like you.
785861
I use it for the Crystal type. Haven't tried other types of litter. Works well with what I use. Sorry couldn't be of more h help
1176066
I use Fresh Step and the sifter works well with that brand. None of the sifters is perfect and a cat with claws will find it tempting to rearrange so keep plenty of litter in the box.
985046
Yes they do, but the litter has a tendancy to smell quickly. I got the oringinal plastic tray that go with this unit, and use the Fresh step crystals I get from walmart, and it stays fresher, and I have two cats. I am hoping that Amazon will start to sell that crystal litter cheaper than walmart.
627425
I have not had this problem. I scoop mine every day as well, when I empty it completely, I clean it with a combination of water, lemon juice, vinegar and baking soda. I also have 2 litter boxes for my cat.
14635
I think you have to use the special bags but I would advise buying this item. We use it for 3 weeks and gave up. The rake does not clean out all the waste and it gets clogged waste which is difficult to clean. It was far more trouble than a simple tray and clumping litter.