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Love having a pet cat but don’t want to deal with the mess of cleaning the litter box? Then have I got the Litter Box of your dreams, the Litter Robot!

For the past month or so I’ve been reviewing and using an ECO Unit Litter-Robot which is made from 100% recycled plastic and made right here in the USA. I’ve used another self cleaning litter box and it didn’t come close to pleasing me as much as this one.

Reasons I Like the Litter Robot

The Litter Robot is easy to put together and very easy to clean! It can be run on a schedule or at the push of a button, which is a huge plus!

The cat “business” can be disposed of in ordinary trash bags and the Litter Robot can use clumping litter. There are no special supplies needed as with other self cleaning boxes so no added expenses.
The biggest win for me is that I didn’t have to see, sift, or touch our cats mess!

My cat had no problem whatsoever using this box, she went right in and did her business. I will say that the lip extender reduces a lot of litter from getting on the floor and is a total must.

My only issue is that’s it’s much bigger that your typical litter box so make sure you have lots of space or a room just for your cats that this unit can be placed.

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I have one ECO Unit Litter-Robot to giveaway!

To Enter: Visit Litter-Robot and let me know of another product that interest you!

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**Disclaimer: I was given a product  to review for my 100% honest opinion. This review has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.**

Undesirable odors are all around us and with all the products out on the market to eliminate it, I’ve never found any that work as well as those I was given the opportunity to review from a company called Fresh Wave.

Why is it that I love Fresh Wave products so much?

Their products actually do exactly what all deodorizing products claim to do, which is to completely eliminate unwanted odor. Fresh Wave products don’t contain any  perfumes or fragrances but instead use natural ingredients such as soy, lime, pine needle, aniseed, cedar wood, and clove.

I can claim these products really work  and don’t just mask it with scents that can sometimes bother those sensitive to certain smells like myself and my husband.  In knowing that Fresh Wave only uses natural ingredients to extract odor, I can rest at peace in knowing that my pursuit in helping the environment by using biodegradable and non-toxic products rest in such a responsible company.

The products I was sent to review were specifically requested for my cat as I’ve been spotlighting pet products, though keep in mind that these products aren’t limited to just pet odors but all kinds.

My Thoughts…

I was sent Fresh Wave® Crystal Gel to specifically put near my cats litter box to eliminate the unwanted odor.  Since we moved and I have very large self cleaning litter box and very small bathroom, the cat box got moved into the dining area room. I know that’s the first place I’d put it either but you have to do what you have to do. It’s either there or some place my toddler could get into it and that’s not an option.

Now I love my litter box a lot and it mostly eliminates all smells but when it goes through a cycle to remove the waste, there’s a split second where you can smell a very undesirable scent but since I put the crystal gel near the litter box,  I haven’t been able to smell a thing!

You don’t have to keep the gel open all day long if you don’t want to. You can put the lid back on and use it whenever you please but since I’m using mine in the dining area, I keep the container open 24/7.  I love this product 100% and will be purchasing it again when mine runs out which according to Fresh Wave would be in about approximately 60 to 90 days depending on conditions. The 160z Crystal Gel cost only 8.95 prices and sizes do vary depending on what you need.

The second product I was sent is the  Fresh Wave Carpet Shake. I’ve not only been using this on my carpet to absorb undesirable odors but have been using this in my cats litter box.  The smell of the carpet shake is of pine and lime that’s light and not over powering like other carpet shakes on the market.

As instructed, I let the carpet shake settle in my carpet for around ten minutes and then vacuumed and whatever odor that was present was completely eliminated! As for the litter box, this stuff works wonders making for a much nicer smelling environment as well as a non-toxic one too. A 6 ounce bottle of Fresh Wave Carpet Shake retails for 14.00.

**Disclaimer: I was given several Fresh Wave products to review for my honest opinion . This review has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.**

Being a stay at home/work at home mother and a pet owner to a sweet kitty, I’m always looking for anyway to utilize my time for the better. Imagine my luck when I was given the opportunity to review a self cleaning litter box for our kitten Miska from Scoop Free.

I’ve had a lot of experiences growing up with litter boxes, so I definitely know the good, bad, and ugly from having a one cat litter box to a box used by multiple cats. I often ponder why my parents never switched over to a self-cleaning box, it would have saved them the hassle of taking the time to clean out waste several times a day, among many other benefits that I’ll be pointing out.

How The Scoop Free‘s Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box works…

Basically Scoop Free’s self cleaning litter box uses a raking system, which automatically disposes of whatever waste your cat has left behind into the included disposable litter tray. The disposable litter tray  is made from  heavy duty cardboard to prevent leaking. Each litter tray comes with Fresh Step® Crystal litter that absorbs urine virtually leaving no undesired odors behind.

The Scoop Free’s Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box has a rake delay timer that can run 5, 10, or even 20 minutes after you cat does their business depending on your personal preference. Also note that sensors automatically reset the 20-minute rake timer if your cat re-enters the litter box.

Scoop Free’s Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box has a health counter. This feature is helpful in tracking the frequency of your cats’ litter box usage to  monitor their health. You can also keep an eye on this specific number to know when you probably should use a new tray and clean the box out.

My Personal Thoughts…

I’ve introduced my kitten Miska to the  Scoop Free Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box  about three weeks ago.  At first, my kitten was hesitant about the litter box because of the noise and the movement it made. She’s pretty laid back so after about ten minutes and a few hisses at the rake, she took a good look around and did her business with no trouble at all. I also think the appreciates the privacy hood that came along with the litter box I was sent. The hood gives my cat the privacy she deserves from my ever curious toddler and keeps litter where it should.

I’m going to admit I’m a huge fan of not having to deal with the mess, the smell, and the ever existing undesirables that commonly come with regularly taking care of a non-self cleaning litter box.  I recall growing up, cleaning the litter box and the smell of urine would be so strong that my eyes would burn and don’t even get me started on the dust filled litter that made me choke. I loved my cats but I definitely did not have the greatest times taking of their litter boxes.

Pro’s…

• No More Hassle in cleaning thanks to the replacement trays!
• Has an optional privacy cover for your cat(s).
• It’s not noisy.
• Odor Free!
• The Health Counter feature is bonus!

Cons…

• The refill trays can be expensive for those trying to save money, but note that if you have multiple cats, I would say spending the extra money is totally worth it. And if you don’t mind cleaning a tray out yourself I would recommend checking out the Forever Tray, which can be found on Amazon.com that I’ve heard about.
• I had trouble keeping the rake clean and the rake wasn’t catching all of my kittens poop but it shouldn’t have this issue with older cats.  I read that kittens younger than six months commonly have this affect when using the Scoop Free, also they can go through the disposable trays faster when under six months. So I am thinking  I may wait until my kitten is a little older before continuing use of this litter box.
• Personally for me, the litter box is pretty large.I have a toddler to think about so I the only room I can keep the box in with her getting to it is rather small and takes up about half the room in size.
  

If you’d like to purchase the Scoop Free Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box…

For only $99.99 you can get a ScoopFree self-cleaning litter box, a FREE FroliCat BOLT automatic laser toy, & FREE shipping from now until March 31st by following this link: http://www.scoopfree.com/promotion/?utm_source=Connected2Christ&utm_medium=Blog&utm_CatCallBolt

If you’d like to purchase the litter tray refills, Scoop Free is offering my readers a special value by following this link, http://www.scoopfree.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PDDS&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=SUB3

* 90-day money-back guarantee with prepaid shipping.
* One-year limited product warranty with prepaid shipping.

Win it:

One lucky winner will receive a ScoopFree Ultra Self-Cleaning Litter Box.  (Giveaway for 48 contiguous US States only). Retail Value of $179.95!

To Enter: Visit ScoopFree and let me know something you learned also let me know who would you like to win this for.

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Disclaimer: I was sent a Scoop Free Litter Box to review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.