Fresh Step Odor Shield Multi-Cat Clumping Cat Litter, Febreze Freshness Scent, 22 lb Box

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received Fresh Step Odor Shield cat litter to test and review. The most telling thing about this litter is that my cat, who is usually sensitive to change, didn't mind this litter! It don't upset him in any way and he continued to use his litter box like normal. The litter did exactly what it claimed to do: it clumped well and made sifting easy. It also trapped odors well; we never smelled foul odors while testing this litter. Fresh Step Odor Shield is a good cat litter that makes maintaining your cat's litter box easy and provides solid odor control. We give it two paws up… recommend!

The driver was so kind. She rang my doorbell and I was going to leave the kitty litter downstairs until I had some help to bring it upstairs. After a few minutes I saw her leaving and I opened the door, and she brought it up for me! What a wonderful person! That was some heavy weight to carry up 2 flights of stairs! I thank her so much! Now that’s customer service at its finest.

I have had cats for 20 years and have tried almost every brand of clumping cat litter from generic store brands on up. I was devoted Scoop Away fan for years but something changed around the time of the COVID lockdown and the quality went way down hill - uneven size/sharp pieces, tons of dust, etc. My cats hated it and one of mine resorted to peeing just outside the box (which is a clear sign they know where to go but there is an issue with the litter or the box). Made the switch to Fresh Step and never looked back. Yes, it is a bit more expensive than the rest but it is worth it and Walmart has the best everyday price I have found for the 38 oz 4-pack (I do sometimes purchase the 42 lb version from one of the warehouse stores when there is an extra sale/coupon). I prefer the 4-pack because I can work with 1 bag at a time. 1 bag is perfect for a litter box change and it is easier to manage the smaller bags than the big box or giant bags. Yes, there is a bit of dust when I add fresh litter or change the litter box, but that is the only time it happens and I just hold my breath or look away. It is not an issue when my cat uses the box (I have watched). People need to be realistic - any litter can only control odor to a point. You have to sift the box of pee and poop every day and change out the litter completely and clean the actual box every once in a while. Plastic is porous so if your box is plastic, you should expect to need to replace it every few years as they will become permanently stinky. I also sprinkle a layer of pure baking soda at the bottom of the box every time I change or add litter to help control odor. Also get a washable mat. I stopped using products marketed as "litter mats" because no matter what they claim, nothing truly stops litter scatter. I now use a 2x3 or 3x5 machine washable rug (like the kind you would get for your kitchen, bathroom, or in front of a door) that I can shake outside and wash as needed.

I have two cats, so we go through quite a bit of litter! This one works well with our automatic litter box and makes cleanup easy. My cats are happy, and anything that helps keep up with two furry babies is a plus in my book. I would definitely buy it again!

I always buy fresh step because it is a good quality car litter. I did buy the wrong one however. I think you need to put clay or pellets in the description . I bought this because of the quantity and didn't catch it is the wrong one. I don't have a printer to return it.

I accidentally ordered this litter instead of our normal brand. And I was surprised to find out that this brand actually handles odors better. It doesn't clump quite as well as my normal brand, but the odor control is SO much better than I expected. I think I would rather have the odor control. It still clumps, just not as much as the litter I have been using for so long. We have two cats and two litter boxes. But, they both tend to use the same one. This litter has made such a difference controlling litter box smells from two cats. I accidentally ordered it and ended up finding a new brand that I like better.

I have two cats under the age of 1, and this product literally works great! It does a great job keeping bad smells away, and it's so easy to clean up whenever my cats make a mess. I'm really happy with how well it works and would definitely recommend it to other cat owners!

I have 3 litter boxes and they are all located in different bathrooms so this makes it super convenient to use with it being in 4 separate bags. I thought it would help with one of my stinker cats but doesn't really hide the smell like I hoped but we just gonna blame it on the kitty lol

Not as great as most fresh step products. These are usually the top of the line barn, but this particular one didn't really shield odor so to speak. Disappointed that I paid so much for probably an average product and I'm gonna go back to the heavy duty.

They have changed this litter. It has no dust now but after a few days it has a foul odor and the litter turns dark. When you scoop out “stuff” it crumbles and leaves little pieces you can't get. I e used this littler for over 10 years but not anymore. They have changed something and the price keeps getting outrageous!!