"This tray is compatible with Just the Crystals® litter" Is it compatible with just this litter or any crystal litter (like fresh step)
1940211
I've used a variety of crystal litters without problem. Still trying to decide which litter I like best :)
1940212
Works with any crystal litter...I only buy petco crystal litter....It's cheaper and does a great job..I have 2 cats and I change it 1 per week...If u travel this is the only way to go and it never smells..good luck
1940213
I think it is compatible with any type of litter. I use fresh step crystals. Fresh step has been my favorite brand of crystals, all the others don't seem to block odor as easily.
1940214
It is compatible with any litter, such as the Scoopable Fresh Step, or the Crystal litter. It's just nice, sturdy plastic, cleanable tray that fits the automatic litter box. However, the Automatic Litter Box is not compatible with the scoopable litter. You need to use the Crystal.
1940215
Yes. I use the Fresh step and it works fine. You have to put about half of the litter from the 14 pound bag in, but it works for two weeks for my two cats.
1940216
I've tried the different crystal litter brands and they all seem to work fine. The problem is, our cats don't like the crystal litter. They'll pee in it just fine but would rather use the floor to poo than use the crystal litter. I'm going to try the fine clumping sand next to see if that works with the kitties.
1658479
If you are using the scoopfree do not use the clumping. It can jam the mechanism and burn out the motor. Walmart carries an inexpensive crystal litter that works great.
881673
It is designed to be used with the "crystals" litter, any tinkering with that has reduced its ability to function well--especially the raking action. I wouldn't try anything other than crystals (there are several brands out there). Love this machine, BTW.
838706
You can buy a separate tray and buy only crystals will be cheaper. However the problem is you will get tired of cleaning the tray.Since the urine stays in, it will get into the tray and you will need to clean it with bleach. It's a real pain. I gave up and usere-usable paper containers. It's a lot easier. Each box lasts about 1 month. It's a lot better than anything else at this time.
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.
804973
Nope, crystal litter isn't better. It irritates lungs, needs frequent steering and get saturated and starts to smell in 2 days. Yes, I did try this brand of crystals. It's no different from others.
701006
Petco has pretty cheap crystal litter if you order online they have different amounts you can pick from. That's what I recommend. Also use arm and hammer cat odor elemiater baking soda it has a fresh sent and keeps the litter from smelling too bad.
552534
I switched from Pearls to Fresh Step because the pearl crystals were just a bit too big to be easily scooped; It does just as good of a job of desiccating the feces as the Pearls did. I haven't noticed any issues with the Fresh Step, other than it makes scooping the litter box MUCH easier. I have two cats and one bag easily lasts 3+ weeks as long as I stir the litter at least once per day.
2129335
Yes. We use Fresh Step Crystals. When the crystals start turning green and chalky white all you have to do is dump them and add clean crystals. Crystals go through the grate, but don't get stuck like clumping litters do. Sometimes wet crystals get stuck to the bottom of the tray, but this is usually due to the time. If you you leave it - next time you sift the clump will be gone. It just takes time for urine to be dried up especially if you have multiple cats like we do. So far this has been the best type of litter we've tried in the smartsift.
838704
I buy the refills. You can use a reusable plastic tray but you have to make sure the crystal you use will work properly
2129332
I use the non-clumping crystal litter and it works great in this box! Understand that the crystal litter needs time to absorb the liquid and it needs to be stirred. This box is perfect for crystal litter! I was so amazed. I used to hate the crystal type because all of the manufacturers tell you to stir the crystals daily to mix the wet and dry ones evenly. This box does it does this for me with no problems. The solids get sifted from the crystals and the crystals get stirred at the same time.
735361
You have to use their brand of crystals because of the way the box is designed. It is just an overlay for the 'box' of crystal litter. I really don't recommend this as an option if you have more than one cat. At nearly $12 a pop for the litter which really only lasted 5-7 days versus the 'weeks' eluded to, it was way too expensive. Not a good value!
838703
You can buy a separate tray and buy only crystals will be cheaper. However the problem is you will get tired of cleaning the tray. Since the urine stays in, it will get into the tray and you will need to clean it with bleach. It's a real pain. I gave up and use re-usable paper containers. It's a lot easier. Each box lasts about 1 month. It's a lot better than anything else at this time.
2107855
I clip the edges of the collection tray to be sure it will fit, and I put a thin piece of wood on the floor under the collection tray so it won't sag in the middle from the weight of the used litter. The old model I had that wore out worked much better than this newer one. The only thing the new model has going for it is that the cord that controls the scoop is now covered.
1875365
Yes this is the crystals that are uaws in non-scoop litter. It is put on the bottom of the litterbox and then you put the non-scooping litter on top of it. It is really great and I use it whenever I use non-scooping litter. I am sure once you use it, you will find out what I mean and you will continue to use it.
701003
If you are using the scoop free litter box as pictured you will need to use any of the crystal litter brands available. I would also recommend picking up the plastic reuseable litter tray that was designed to work with this litter 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.