Best cat litter picks and cleanup tricks

The best cat litter is the kind that your cat likes to use. Therefore, the most important measure of cat litter quality is that the cat is well and uses the litter box for its needs. However, choosing the best cat litter for your cat is not always straightforward, and the difficulty of choosing litter can surprise even the more experienced cat owner.

At PrimaCat, we want to improve the daily life of both cats and cat owners by offering high-quality and easily cleanable cat litters. Read our tips on finding the best cat litter and how you can ease the cat litter routines at home.

The best cat litter clumps properly

When cat litter is absorbent and clumping, cleaning waste from the litter box is easy and quick. Clumping cat litter lasts long, so there is no need to change the litter too often. For this reason, PrimaCat's selection includes only highly absorbent and clumping cat litters.

PrimaCat offers a range of cat litters that make daily life easier for all silky paws. Explore our products and find the best cat litter for your cat.

The best cat litter for your cat's health is as dust-free as possible. Choosing nearly dust-free and fine-grained cat litter ensures that dust does not irritate the cat's lungs. Cleaning dust-free cat litter is also a pleasant and tidy task for the owner.

Always ensure that the litter does not harm the cat's paws, so the bathroom experience won't be an unpleasant one. Cats typically prefer very fine-grained litter because it feels comfortable under sensitive paws.

If the cat does not like the composition of the litter, it may do its business outside the litter box. If accidents happen often, check the cleanliness and location of the litter box, as well as the quality of the cat litter. Also, urinary tract problems and other health issues can make the cat to urinate in wrong places. Contact a vet if necessary to rule out any health reasons.

Six tips to ease the daily cat litter routine

1. Choose fine-grained and well-clumping litter that does not stick to the cat's paws and therefore won’t mess up the floors.
2. Ensure there is a thick layer of litter in the litter box. This way, waste does not need to be scraped from the bottom of the box. The litter box should have at least 7 cm of cat litter.
3. Clean the clumps from the box daily and add clean litter so that about a 7 cm layer of litter is maintained in the box.
4. Even litter scoops can differ! So, use a cleaning scoop that suits the type of litter you have chosen. Different types of cat litter and pellets may require different scoops.
5. If the odour from the litter box is bothersome, the best cat litter for your home might be scented cat litter. PrimaCat offers both unscented and mildly scented cat litters. You can also use unscented and scented litter in a 50/50 ratio.
6. You can make cleaning the litter easier with an airtight cat litter bin, which makes it easy to collect waste. The bin keeps unpleasant odours well contained and nicely reduces the frequency of taking out the trash.

Do you know how to train a cat to use a litter box? Read our article on cat training and everyday skills. 

Changing cat litter

Finding the best cat litter for your cat often only comes from trying out different options, as the cat might have a different opinion about the best cat litter than you. Cats can be fussy about the content of their litter box and may refuse to do their business if the litter is changed all at once. We recommend changing the cat litter gradually so that the cat has time to get used to the new litter.

Start the litter change by sprinkling a thin layer of new litter on top of the old litter. Gradually add more new litter to the box during cleanings. Once the cat has adjusted to the new litter, you can switch to the new litter completely.

Scented cat litter

Cat litters are sold scented to cover unpleasant odours. But some cats avoid scented litter, especially if it is new and the cat is not yet accustomed to the new scent. If the scent of the scented litter feels too strong to your nose or it is a new litter, you can use unscented and scented litter in a 50/50 ratio to make the scent milder.

Cat litter recycling

Cat litter and clumps cleaned from the litter box should not be disposed of in the toilet, because they will block the pipes. Remove the clumps from the litter box daily and dispose of them with mixed waste.

For top-quality cat litters with convenient features that ease daily life, check out PrimaCat! Explore our litter selection in more detail.