Laundry Room Hook-Up Hi, I'm looking to purchase a Cat Genie and would keep it in the laundry room. Has anyone else used the laundry drain hook-up? If so, any issues with smell or drainage back-ups? Laundry Room Hook-Up Hi, I'm looking to purchase a Cat Genie and would keep it in the laundry room. Has anyone else used the laundry drain hook-up? If so, any issues with smell or drainage... » Read More Laundry Room Hook-Up Hi, I'm looking to purchase a Cat Genie and would keep it in the laundry room. Has anyone else used the laundry drain hook-up? If so, any issues with smell or drainage back-ups? « Show Less
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The fittings on the CG are the same as any dishwasher.I use a dishwasher water line splitter under the sink and a dishwasher drain fitting for the drain.
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The laundry riser output is by far a better drain solution than the toilet method. I've never had a backup in the laundry drain in several years of use.
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@Whitney if you run out of lines you just install a Y valve like this: Camco 20123 RV Water Connector Brass Y Valve
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So do most houses have an extra cold water lines in the laundry room? My apartment in Korea has plenty cold water lines in the laundry area but we are moving soon. I don't want to buy something now that I will later have to plug and unplug when I wish to wash clothes, ya know?
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I have 4 cats (3 adults and a kitten) and I clean daily. I change the bags out when they get full. It entirely depends on the cats. And with me it varies from once every two days to once every three days. Genie is very easy to use. I LOVE IT!
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I did not personally hook it up. I can say that I was not told to go purchase anything to go with the disposal and I didn't hear any complaints that something wasn't available. Mine was hooked up to my dishwasher. I agree with Douglas. Very powerful and works like a charm. I am so pleased and happy with my Waste King.
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Try scooping some poop out of the other box, place it in the new one and unplug the box until he/she uses it. Then plug it in once a day and hit the button to cycle but dont leave it going. Unplug it once it has cycled. I have the same issues with my cats but we are on week 3 or 4 and they are almost never using the old cat box anymore. Slow transition. They need to trust it.
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Are you asking if the sink is too big? I don't think so - seems some folks just use the bathtub! I measured the plastic tub I use (which I put in the bathtub) - it is a 12"x17" rectangle that is 12" deep. I can wash a load of undies, or a couple shirts and slacks or a queen sheet in the tub without even filling it clear up. I would think if you use a laundry sink, which might be bigger, you would just keep the water more shallow. You can tell when you have the water high enough to plunge the clothes around easily. In fact, I was just reading the newer reviews here and I like the idea of putting a laundry basket inside the washing tub so you can lift out the clothes to empty the water. You could certainly do that inside a laundry tub! Also, I just did a couple loads yesterday and am still enjoying the mobile washer - short handle and all. My handle has not loosened, but I'm sure I can fix it if it does. I really do like this device - it keeps my inner hippy chick alive in my social security aged body!
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Alice, I would only use the litter genie... mainly the bottom seal is what keeps the odors down. Without that you may as well use a grocery store veggie bag and call it a day. Litter Genie is pretty well engineered piece of plastic and we've bought about every one of them out there as well as making our own... hope that helps !
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On my cat's second use, he peed directly on the processing unit in a vertical stream, directly into what I take to be the IR sensors for when the unit is in "cat activation" mode. So, it is indeed possible that your cat will completely ignore the intended design of the Cat Genie and use it in a manner that is inconvenient to the human residents. I'm hoping with practice, and adjustment to the litter pellets, my cat may conform to the imagined usage scenario of aiming for the litter pellets. But, these are cats we're talking about, and it would be out of character for them not do do whatever the heck they feel like doing, whenever and wherever the heck they feel like it. On my cat's second use, he peed directly on the processing unit in a vertical stream, directly into what I take to be the IR sensors for when the unit is in "cat activation" mode. So, it is indeed possible that your cat will completely ignore the intended design of the Cat Genie and use it in a manner that is inconvenient to the human residents. I'm hoping with practice, and adjustment to the litter pellets, my cat may conform to the imagined usage scenario of aiming for the litter pellets. But, these are cats we're talking about, and it would be out of character for them not do... » Read More On my cat's second use, he peed directly on the processing unit in a vertical stream, directly into what I take to be the IR sensors for when the unit is in "cat activation" mode. So, it is indeed possible that your cat will completely ignore the intended design of the Cat Genie and use it in a manner that is inconvenient to the human residents. I'm hoping with practice, and adjustment to the litter pellets, my cat may conform to the imagined usage scenario of aiming for the litter pellets. But, these are cats we're talking about, and it would be out of character for them not do do whatever the heck they feel like doing, whenever and wherever the heck they feel like it. « Show Less
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I've used mine for several months, and they still seem to keep working. I have noticed that if other stressful circumstances come into play, they are not as effective for a bit (for example, if the cats run out of food, and I forget to refill the bowls pretty quickly, or if I don't clean the litter boxes when they need to be) then the anxiety returns for a bit. But as soon as I take care of those things, everything seems to be okay again. I have two cats which seem to get stressed more than the others. I alternate a fresh collar between the two every two weeks, so each of them wears a collar for a month. If your cat still marks, you may want to try to provide a clean litter box close to where she marks for a time, then slowly (around 4-5 inches per day) move it towards the area where you'd like to keep it permanently, and eventually you may be able to remove it all together. You may also want to make sure that you clean the marked area completely so that no odor persists. We used Nature Miracle, as well as thoroughly clean the carpet with a professional cleaning machine and another pet odor remover designed to work with it. Not all odor came up completely, unfortunately, so we decided to place a large piece of thick cardboard on top of the area to "block" the smell, and our cats with which we had the problem, has stopped using the area. We also provided several litter boxes throughout the house, and slowly removed them using the method I described above. This was several months ago, and all seems to be harmonious right now.
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YES & YES to both questions. It is the best product for cat smell. You can even spray this into the litterbox and cats don't even disapprove. You can add it to laundry such as cat beds, blankets etc. I spray the pet carrier so not to cause conflict from other animals. You will not be disappointed!
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Never used the Litter Genie; didn't like the look of it in the store. This Litter Champ is terrific; I have two healthy grown cats and it serves them well. If you are suffering odor then it can't be blamed on your Litter Champ. I suggest that you look at the litter you are using and also get a bag of baking soda to sprinkle in the litter and in the Litter Champ. If the odor persists you should perhaps change your kitty's food or even take her to a Veterinarian, preferably with a stool sample. Cat feces do not normally smell after a day or so when they dry out.
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I would like to know if you decided to buy one and which model you bought if you bought any. I want to buy a good deep cleaner but I can not decide which model to buy. Thank you in andvace for your response.
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Katydid79 - did you ever get this for your cats? I am desperately looking for the same thing you talk about! Just something to put the cats out in for an hour or so... I just cannot find anything suitable... I would LOVE to know if you ever got this and how was it? Thanks!
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Yes, I also had trouble with this product! And I am stuck with an unused canister also. I will not purchase this again and I would advise anyone considering it to just pass it up. I feel it is a very inferior product. Like you, after fussing with it I got the first canister connected and it worked fine, but I will not buy anymore! I would suggest to anyone trying to train a cat to go with the scatmats... they are pricey, but they do work. I bought just one and keep moving it around. Hope this helps!
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Hi, well here is the scoop. I have mine located in the basement, and I go down there very little. A friend set it up for me and what I can tell you is it works very well, much better than the two I have had over the last 20 years. The basement is much dryer and smells better than it ever has. The unit does turn on and off I guess because sometimes when I do go downstairs it is not running. The light is on, right now, and the temp ready 68 degrees and humity light says 30 so that being said it must turn off and on. I hope this helps. It is very quite too.Just read the first comment and am confused because I know nothing about the timer. Maybe mine is different or MAYBE I should read the manual. Hi, well here is the scoop. I have mine located in the basement, and I go down there very little. A friend set it up for me and what I can tell you is it works very well, much better than the two I have had over the last 20 years. The basement is much dryer and smells better than it ever has. The unit does turn on and off I guess because sometimes when I do go downstairs it is not running. The light is on, right now, and the temp ready 68 degrees and humity light says 30 so that being said it must turn off and on. I hope this helps. It is very quite too.Just read the first... » Read More Hi, well here is the scoop. I have mine located in the basement, and I go down there very little. A friend set it up for me and what I can tell you is it works very well, much better than the two I have had over the last 20 years. The basement is much dryer and smells better than it ever has. The unit does turn on and off I guess because sometimes when I do go downstairs it is not running. The light is on, right now, and the temp ready 68 degrees and humity light says 30 so that being said it must turn off and on. I hope this helps. It is very quite too.Just read the first comment and am confused because I know nothing about the timer. Maybe mine is different or MAYBE I should read the manual. « Show Less
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Good luck on that one! Apparently they don't answer much anymore like they did in the beginning. The phone number I had was 1.800.735.3927....or 1.888.SELF-WASH. They once gave me instructions to reset: Press 2 buttons for 9 seconds is supposed to clear the program. Then press #1, then #2 then #3 and #4.....1 and 4 comes on and it will drain. I have 2 Cat genies that I would like to give away with 2 walls and one dome...don't use anymore because I got tired of it not functioning properly especially when we went on vacation. Never failed to quit or have problems just as we were leaving out the door on vacation or just after we left. Don't depend on it while you are gone. Also, it's a mess to clean, especially if your cat has longer hair.....always gets hair caught in spinner. I found that getting a HUGE long faux-wicker locker and put a hole cut in the side.....works much better. No smell, easy to scoop (lift the lid!) and a larger area for kitty to use.....they love it much better.
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I think this is good advice. I have my shop vacuum cleaner ready to clean up the mess when I open up the central vacuum canister; it's a big mess! I have never cleaned the pipes in the walls, and because the system has worked just fine since the house was built in 1986, I don't think I need to. However, some on-line central vacuum system suppliers sell special treated or impregnated cloths that you let the system suck through the pipes. The objective is to clean the insides of the pipes and make the air coming out of the canister smell better. I would hesitate to put these in my system for fear of clogging the pipes. I think this is good advice. I have my shop vacuum cleaner ready to clean up the mess when I open up the central vacuum canister; it's a big mess! I have never cleaned the pipes in the walls, and because the system has worked just fine since the house was built in 1986, I don't think I need to. However, some on-line central vacuum system suppliers sell special treated or impregnated cloths that you let the system suck through the pipes. The objective is to clean the insides of the pipes and make the air coming out of the canister smell better. I would hesitate to put these in my system for... » Read More I think this is good advice. I have my shop vacuum cleaner ready to clean up the mess when I open up the central vacuum canister; it's a big mess! I have never cleaned the pipes in the walls, and because the system has worked just fine since the house was built in 1986, I don't think I need to. However, some on-line central vacuum system suppliers sell special treated or impregnated cloths that you let the system suck through the pipes. The objective is to clean the insides of the pipes and make the air coming out of the canister smell better. I would hesitate to put these in my system for fear of clogging the pipes. « Show Less
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It seems to be to me. I use them in the washing machine. My daughter has an elderly cat that wets the bed frequently and we have to launder it nearly every day. I add the tablet and let it dissolve, add the laundry and let it agitate for a few minutes. Put it on a soak cycle and the odor is gone. Much better than that other stuff that promises a "miracle" that never worked well.