I want to use this for (clumped) cat litter waste. Does the top seal well? Trying to keep oder down... Thanks for any replies.
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I'd think that if it were in tied-shut plastic bags and in this, it'd be okay. It closes pretty effectively but is small.
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It's a metal lid, closing over a plastic bag liner, laying over a hard plastic bucket rim. I would say it closes reasonably well but not perfectly. We use ours for kitchen wet waste. The only time we notice an odor is when we open it to add waste.
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If you are looking for the best thing to keep kitty litter odor down and not have to go to the trash everyday the Litter Genie is the best!
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Yes it does. We use it in our baby's room so you can only imagine the smells that should be constantly in the room but they are well contained in this little trash can.
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I would think not at all suitable to store cat litter and stop smells. These are a small, designed to be changed every day kind of room can. A diaper genie may work for the kitty litter for the use you are describing.
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It does seal well. We use it for a bathroom purpose also, and we haven't detected any lingering odors. Of course, we do put a bag in it so that when it gets emptied no smells remain.
494336
No. The opening is tight to keep the odor in-you have to squeeze the diaper through the opening. I don't think you can use it in this manner for the cat litter.
940784
Although we do not use the plastic bags to place the litter, the base of the container has a lip that will hold the litter disposable bags nicely. The top, when placed in locked position will hold the plastic liner in place. No mess
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The opening is as pictured in the front or back, however you place it. The top has 2 carbon filters, which I change quarterly. In my one location of litter pans, 5 kitties have access to 2 pans, so I'd say the filters work well. I also use Tidy cat scoopable litter for small spaces, which I class as excellent. Hope that helps. Previous answers are accurate.
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I used to have one like this without the vent at the top. I find that this does really well with smell as long as you keep up with the cleaning. I also use newspaper as a liner on the floor of it. And Clump-n-Seal litter creates no smell. Love this litter box.
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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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They last a very long time, I don't change mine out for maybe 6 months or so. I keep it scooped out daily, but find nothing sticks to the bottom and it doesn't absorb through. No odor develops over time either. The deeper sides make messy kitties a little cleaner too, it's harder for them to toss the litter over the sides.
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I haven't been using it that long so not sure I know what you mean. Mine flushes fine so far. Yes, the poop is in a clump, but thought that was normal. I have only one cat and it's working for me.
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The lid on mine comes off extremely easily because there are no locks/latches to attach the bottom to the top. A good, strong wind could possibly blow it off. I would look for a covered litter box that looks more like this and has the locks on the side to secure it:http://www.catsofaustralia.com/images/litterpan12.jpg
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I would suggest you to cover one layer of plastic liner under the litter so that you can keep this box stay longer... My cat is always spreading the litter all over around every time she finished her thing....so this one works for her.
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Hi Maria ~ My 6cats have been using the regular SwheatScoop since the mid-90s, so I've been scooping umpteen clumps of litter weekly. Every one of them goes into the toilet & there's never been a problem with clogging or otherwise. The clumps stay hard & together in the litterbox, but when they hit the toiletbowl water, they fall apart & flush completely.
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I bought it, and it works well. I plan to buy more. I have 6 cats, and I got rid of 2 litter boxes. I empty it only once a day, but in the middle of the day, I roll it over, and it collects the contents in the holder, and when you roll it back, your have a clean container. That helps. I read that sometime the litter will spill out when you roll it over, so when I assembled it, I used duck tape to enforce the middle, where it goes together, and I have never had the problem. Keep something,(I use a long handled wooden back scratcher) handy because sometime you will have to pry a lump from the bottom. You need to use a good litter that clumps. I don't think you will be disappointed, if you purchase one. I bought it, and it works well. I plan to buy more. I have 6 cats, and I got rid of 2 litter boxes. I empty it only once a day, but in the middle of the day, I roll it over, and it collects the contents in the holder, and when you roll it back, your have a clean container. That helps. I read that sometime the litter will spill out when you roll it over, so when I assembled it, I used duck tape to enforce the middle, where it goes together, and I have never had the problem. Keep something,(I use a long handled wooden back scratcher) handy because sometime you will have to pry a lump from the... » Read More I bought it, and it works well. I plan to buy more. I have 6 cats, and I got rid of 2 litter boxes. I empty it only once a day, but in the middle of the day, I roll it over, and it collects the contents in the holder, and when you roll it back, your have a clean container. That helps. I read that sometime the litter will spill out when you roll it over, so when I assembled it, I used duck tape to enforce the middle, where it goes together, and I have never had the problem. Keep something,(I use a long handled wooden back scratcher) handy because sometime you will have to pry a lump from the bottom. You need to use a good litter that clumps. I don't think you will be disappointed, if you purchase one. « Show Less
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I use Tidy Cat clumping litter and so far have had no problems. I LOVE my litter champ. Just had to change the bag system for the first time....easier than I was expecting. Followed the directions, no problems.
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The slots up on the top limit the amount of litter hitting the ground. Best cat box I've had in 30 yrs.. Id say IF you are going to make one, go buy a Rubber Made tub at Lowes and cut a hole in that. Cutting into your typical cat box will be too flimsy... Hope it helps..
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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
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Hmm, weird. Mine is clumping really well. I wonder if you're using enough litter? If not, your cat might be pushing litter out of the way, peeing on the bottom of the litter pan, then covering it back up with litter. I recommend putting more in the litter in the pan and seeing if that makes a difference. I personally put several inches high of litter in my cats' pan. There's no smell & it clumps really well.
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We use this litter. We don't flush it, and wouldn't recommend as it is clumping and would probably jam up your pipes.