Do you still have to use the crystals? Or can you use any brand of litter?
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It is important that you use non clumping cat litter, otherwise it won't work
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I actually use another brand of litter but I think it has to be crystals. I know that a clumping brand would not work. Hope that helps.
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Emilie: You need the crystals for a couple of reasons. First, clumping litter will not sift thru the metal rakes of the self-cleaning litter box, thus rendering the self-cleaning aspect virtually non-existent. Second, clumping litter doesn't eliminate the odor of urine or feces on contact like the crystals do, another important feature of the self-cleaning litter box since the cleaning mechanism doesn't trigger until after 20 mins. to assure the cat is out of the box before it starts.
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I don't know the answer to that, but crystal litter does not clump. There're two kinds of crystal litter - one with smaller crystals one with larger. I would try the smaller crystals with a scoop-free automatic litter box. I've tried several types of litter and prefer the larger crystals. Crystal litter is more expensive but you have to change the litter less often which may make the crystal litter less expensive in the long run.
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You can use any good clumping litter! Also, I cut a tall kitchen garbage bag to line the collection pan. Just take bag out and dispose of it. Saves money on buying new collection receptacles.
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No, I have found it to work with different brands of litter too. Good luck!
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Not too bad, but keep in mind all crystal litter will track somewhat. I have tried almost ever litter on the market, because I have 4 cats. I don't like to smell the litter, and I want easy clean up. Be careful with the clumping litter, if it clumps in the box it can clump in their stomachs.
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I have used the crystals as a basis for the non-clumping litter. It keeps the litter odor free, it absorbs the urine in the litter box. I woould ecommend it to anyone who would like to use non-clumpling litter such as Fresh Step and others.
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I highly recommend a good clumping litter. I personally use Tidy Cats. Just getting the solid waste into the tray defeats the purpose because the strong ordor of the urine will remain in the non clumping litter...
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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.
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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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I haven't done that, but my friend who suggested that I buy ScoopFree does. She got the forever tray and refills it with the blue crystal litter. She says its just as good. I have not tried this because I have yet to get the forever tray.
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various litters come in crystal form Amazon sells several different ones...we prefer the ones that come in 4 lb bags
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We have two large cats and use 1/2 bag every week or a little more. We use a Scoop Free litter pan but I still clean it every day or two. I am very fussy about odors in our small apartment with the litter pan in our main bathroom. I like the crystal litter much better than clay. It is cleaner and neater.
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I use Fresh step crystals in my ScoopFree® Self-Cleaning Litter Box. It works great. I believe this controls the odor better than the Scoop free brand. I just wish I could order Fresh step crystals online but the price here is expensive.
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Most clumping litters I imagine will work. If I recall they have an "approved" list that I think included most of the major brands.
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I've never used crystals, so I don't know. Smart sift is designed for the clean litter that hasn't clumped to go into a holding area while the clumps fall into a separate box for disposal. If the crystal litter does not clump, I don't think it will work. For those of you already using this box, I find that the new lightweight littler works extremely well. Before I felt I was using too much litter but now I'm using less then I ever have and it more than makes up for the extra cost of the lightweight litter. Love this box but there is a learning curve. If you put in more litter than you are supposed to do, it will only go to waste and be dumped into the waste pan.
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You could, however urine is what clumps and tends to be large clumps. With the crystals, the liquid soaks into the crystals while the solids are raked up under the purple lid. If you use the clumping littler you would need to clean it just as often because there isnt enough room. With the cystals I dont touch the box for at least two weeks and I have two cats.