Saturday, July 2, 2011

Tips On the LitterMaid Automatic Litter Box System

By Athena Hunter


If you're looking for an automated litter box, you have probably heard of LitterMaid, which makes several models. The main benefits of a self cleaning box are less work for you and a better smelling house. This review will take a look at some good and bad points many customers have experienced.

LitterMaid LME9000 Elite is a larger model self-cleaning litter box that this company makes for larger cats or households with multiple cats. If your cat is large, it's important to get a litter box that can accommodate the size of the cat. A smaller cat box can have issues, as most cats like to use it at the same time. The LitterMaid Elite has plenty of room for your larger cat as it is 28" by 20 by 81/2", there is a sensor that cleans within a few minutes of the cat leaving the box. This heavy duty automated litter box has four carbon filters and a four waster receptacle, as well as a ionic air cleaner. LitterMaid recommends using their special corn based litter in their boxes although there are other litters that will work too. Keeping odors down, preventing dust and tracking and clumping easily are only a few of the features of this litter. The wrong litter is the main cause of customer complaints of system malfunctions. If you want your system to work for many years to come it's suggested that you avoid problems by using the more costly specialized litter. This is also a natural and safe litter for your cats to use.

Looking for an inexpensive self-cleaning litter box, then the LitterMaid One-Step Litterbox that is semi-automatic may work. Unlike some of their expensive units, you have to step on a pedal to sweep away the waste. Yet this is still easier and more sanitary than a typical litter box, as you don't have to do any scooping. Odors are controlled with four waste receptacles and four carbon filters like the fully automated ones that control odors are like the One-Step unit. You can easily remove the rake for cleaning. This semi-automatic litter box goes for $69, while the fully automated ones sell for $100, the semi-automatic model is a great one for someone on a budget.

Some LitterMaid customers have complaints about the unit jamming or not working properly. If you buy one of these models, you'll have to figure out exactly how much litter to use and also make sure to use the right type of cat litter. If you want to ensure the rakes are working properly you will need to use a premium clumping litter. Make sure you are careful with the amount of litter you use. Over filling or under filling the box can cause problems so be sure you pay close attention to the fill line on the box. If you want to avoid problems or malfunctions of your LitterMaid box you will want to pay extra special attention to the instructions provided to you.

Anyone who wants an alternative to the litter box that must be maintained day in and day out might appreciate the LitterMaid self-cleaning box. On the other hand, you definitely need to think about that this type of litter box is going to be more costly and does have some drawbacks like the rakes failing. The truth is when it comes to litter boxes there's not an ideal solution, so you really must decide what the best type for you is.




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