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kestrel91316

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32. I have a litter box and NEVER need air fresheners. I help my clients all the time

Sun Feb 12, 2012, 03:57 PM

Feb 2012

with this sort of issue so I do know whereof I speak. I recommend a good quality UNSCENTED scoopable cat litter - PetSmart's Exquisicat is my fave, Petco's house brand my second - and I scoop at least once and often twice a day (2 cats).

Poor quality cat litter is a leading cause of litter box odor, in my personal and professional experience.

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Does anyone use air fresheners? [View all] Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 OP

I also use the Renuzit ones for $1. cbayer Jan 2012 #1

You would be surprised at how they rehydrate. Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #2

I will give it a try. cbayer Jan 2012 #3

I'll do that ty! stuntcat Jan 2012 #4

Air Fresheners Are TOXIC! we can do it Jan 2012 #5

Make Your Own Pet and Human Safe Air Fresheners we can do it Jan 2012 #6

I knew that I was opening myself up to hearing this. Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #12

I did some research, including the sites provided. Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #15

Thanks for posting this! I will try Renuzit Adjustable Air Freshener. My cat is RKP5637 Feb 2012 #37

If I really want to clean smell my place Melissa G Jan 2012 #7

Is this cleaner available in stores? Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #8

Not sure where you are from Melissa G Jan 2012 #10

Not a large family size here. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #47

I've found it at a Cenex and in grocery stores. It is great, concentrated orange. uppityperson Feb 2012 #46

I use essential oils for fragrance onestepforward Jan 2012 #19

Try some bergamot or orange during the day to enliven Melissa G Jan 2012 #20

I will! onestepforward Jan 2012 #21

Good choices! Melissa G Jan 2012 #22

Good to know! onestepforward Jan 2012 #23

Yeah. Windows. pinto Jan 2012 #9

Yeah, my house is freezing with all the windows locked tight. Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #11

Good advice on rehydrating Sherman A1 Jan 2012 #13

Non Toxic Air Freshners cyberspirit Jan 2012 #14

I'm gonna look those up stuntcat Jan 2012 #16

Odd that you brought the subject up as i was just thinking of this Underwear bummer Jan 2012 #17

Woohoo! Your first post, and to me!!! Curmudgeoness Jan 2012 #18

Walgreens Stopped Selling Those otohara Jan 2012 #25

I Just Hate Fragrances otohara Jan 2012 #24

No. They are toxic. roody Feb 2012 #26

"cat litter box in the house"??? NYC_SKP Feb 2012 #27

Huh? And what do you suggest that I do? Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #28

From someone with a picture of a DOG as their avatar??? MH1 Feb 2012 #29

I never use Glade or Renuizit-type ones farm 2 table 2toilet Feb 2012 #30

although this poster has been served a Pizza NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #31

I have a litter box and NEVER need air fresheners. I help my clients all the time kestrel91316 Feb 2012 #32

Thanks for the tip. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #33

Cats LOATHE scented litter and often avoid the box due to it. kestrel91316 Feb 2012 #34

I've been using the Tidy Cats Scoop for multiple cats with great success. It's RKP5637 Feb 2012 #38

LOL. Let me make a disclaimer...... Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #40

Yeah, it's pretty bad. If in the next room I run in and turn on the fan in his RKP5637 Feb 2012 #41

Febreze is my friend. RebelOne Feb 2012 #35

I think that it has been considered a hoax, Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #36

I love Frebreze. I have tried many air fresheners, RebelOne Feb 2012 #55

I tried the oil plug-in ones before and they were a waste to me. Way too expensive and RKP5637 Feb 2012 #39

And don't forget the part where you can rehydrate them Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #42

Is there a particular store chain where you see them on sale from time to time? Yep, RKP5637 Feb 2012 #43

Usually, there will be sales on them Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #44

Thanks!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2012 #45

Dollar General has them for $1 every day i think n/t NMDemDist2 Feb 2012 #51

Thanks!!! n/t RKP5637 Feb 2012 #52

I just saw this thread. xmas74 Feb 2012 #48

I am willing to try this. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #49

Not a problem. xmas74 Feb 2012 #50

white vinegar is really helpful pennyfor Feb 2012 #53

Ewww, I won't ask what happened to the shoes. Curmudgeoness Feb 2012 #54

Wierd idea, clean. Deuteros Mar 2012 #56

Although I do all the things you suggest, I have a holding tank and need some additional *help* cbayer Mar 2012 #57

No comment on the cleaning, but Curmudgeoness Mar 2012 #58

Thanks!!! I picked up a Renuzit air freshener at the local Dollar Tree and RKP5637 Apr 2012 #59

I got a new one a bit ago. uppityperson Apr 2012 #60

Oh my. Curmudgeoness Apr 2012 #61

She learned quick fast that barking made it go poof in her face. uppityperson Apr 2012 #62