{"id":5485,"date":"2025-08-23T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/guides\/?p=5485"},"modified":"2025-09-16T05:53:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:53:26","slug":"odor-preventing-cat-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sacbee.com\/guides\/pets\/cats\/odor-preventing-cat-products\/","title":{"rendered":"House Smelling Like Litter? Combat It With These Litter Boxes and Products\u2014Starting at $7"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Let&#8217;s face it: Your pets smell. Even if you don&#8217;t think they do, trust me, they do. If you have a cat, it can be especially hard to mask the scent of litter, even with scooping multiple times a day. As a cat owner myself, it was a struggle trying to get rid of litter box odors after I got her, but now I&#8217;m practically an expert on cat litter products, boxes and more.<\/p> <p>So, if your house is starting to smell like a litter box, I&#8217;m here to help you get rid of any odors for a fresh, clean home. From <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45v4PJP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">tofu litter<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HJTVXm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">deterrent spray<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oHsuON\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">litter boxes<\/a>, these nine products are perfect for any cat parent. I&#8217;ve even included some of my personal favorites that help, so much so that visitors don&#8217;t even realize that I have a cat because my house is odor-free. The best part? These items start at just $7!<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-purrfect-products-for-masking-cat-odors\">9 Purrfect Products for Masking Cat Odors<\/h2> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-litter-boxes-cats-will-love\">Litter boxes cats will love<\/h3> <p><strong>1. Potty Time<\/strong>: This <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4oHsuON\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">stainless steel litter box one<\/a> does a great job as minimizing odor. It&#8217;s also easy to clean, and the high wall design prevents litter and the not-so-nice stuff from spilling out.<\/p> <p><strong>2. Splurge-Worthy<\/strong>: For cat parents willing to splurge a bit, this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/473na1G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">PetSafe Self-Cleaning Litter Box<\/a> will make life (and scooping) so much easier. The litter box does all of the work after your cat goes, so all you have to do is dispose of what&#8217;s in the tray at the end of the day.<\/p> <p><strong>3. Budget-Friendly<\/strong>: I used this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mOZEdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Amazon Basics No-Mess Hooded Litter Box<\/a> for about a year before switching over to stainless steel, and the snap-on door prevented smells and litter from spreading in my apartment. Made of a stain and odor-resistant polypropylene plastic material and featuring a carbon filter, it filters out bad smells, is easy to clean and your cat will love the privacy<strong>. <\/strong><\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-deterrent-and-odor-sprays\">Deterrent and odor sprays<\/h3> <p><strong>4. Bad Smells Begone<\/strong>: I use this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HG35nR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Rocco &amp; Roxie Litter Box Odor Eliminator<\/a> to prevent my cat&#8217;s litter box from smelling like a, well, litter box. A little bit goes a long way, so just sprinkle it lightly to reduce odor.<\/p> <p><strong>5. Great for Multiple Cat Households<\/strong>: Highly rated by cat owners on Amazon, this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HnDgJf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Arm &amp; Hammer Cat Litter Deodorizer<\/a> comes in a pack of six, so it&#8217;s ideal for people with several cats, and it&#8217;ll last you a while. Infused with baking soda, it eliminates strong odors, and it&#8217;s safe to use in any kind of litter.<\/p> <p><strong>6. Scoop and Spray<\/strong>: Spritz this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HJTVXm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Fresh Step Cat Litter Box Odor<\/a> directly on top of your cat&#8217;s litter to mask and eliminate odor quickly. It targets stinky smells without clumping, and the pet-safe formula won&#8217;t even bother your cat&#8217;s while they go.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-litter-for-preventing-smells\">Top litter for preventing smells<\/h3> <p><strong>7. My Go-To<\/strong>: After trying every type of litter under the sun, I&#8217;ve finally found my favorite one. This <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45v4PJP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">PetKit Fast Clumping Tofu Litter<\/a> is easy to scoop up, dust-free and has active ingredients including deodorant to prevent my cat&#8217;s litter box from smelling horrible. While I just put the scooped litter in a bag and throw it away, you can also flush it down the toilet.<\/p> <p><strong>8. Environmentally-Friendly<\/strong>: For an eco-conscious option, go with this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45G9yXO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Naturally Fresh Walnut Shell Cat Litter<\/a>, which has moisture-activated probiotics that tackle and neutralize odor. Made from natural walnut shells, it prevents odors caused by bad bacteria to spread.<\/p> <p><strong>9. Popular Option<\/strong>: Lots of cat owners like to use clay litter, and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Purina-Tidy-Cats-LightWeight-Unscented\/dp\/B07KYLBRT4?&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-lj-pets-catlitterproducts-081325-20&amp;linkId=e43943c46b5b51c0aa226be476a09ec1&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Purina Tidy Cats LightWeight Litter<\/a> is dust-free and has a lightweight core and ammonia blocker for absorbing strong odors.<\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shop these litter deterrents, sprays, automatic litter boxes and more<\/p> ","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":5487,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cats"],"acf":{"external_author":[25],"external_editor":779,"not_show_feature_image":false,"credits_feature_image":"Getty Images","extra_featured_images":"","title_related_topics":"Related Topics","manual_articles_related":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>9 Odor-Preventing Products Any Cat Owner Needs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you can&#039;t seem to get the stench of litter out of your home, you need these nine products, from tofu litter to detterent spray and more.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"House Smelling Like Litter? 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