[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] There can be several challenges of maintaining a standard regular litterbox daily, especially if you have multiple furbabies and a busy lifestyle. Naturally, with 4 adult cats, I was excited when discovering the opportunity to try the PetSafe - ScoopFree Clumping Self-Cleaning Litter Box.
This was my first time trying an electric self-cleaning litterbox such as this one, and it was super easy to set up, use with the step by step instructions, only needed clump free litter added, and to be plugged up to an electrical outlet. The clips on the back of the litter box were helpful to secure the power adapter cable, as well. After set up, my curious furbabies took to it immediately, which was an easy transition! This litterbox has an impressive innovative modern design and is definitely larger than I initially thought it would have been, which could be a problem if it no longer fits where it used to, but has provided plenty more room to accommodate my furbabies to safely do their thing.
I have since noticed, it definitely reduces odor tremendously to a minimum compared to their old standard regular litterbox with the automatic raking system and dumping the waste in the covered waste bin about 10 minutes after the sensors detect my cats movement. Plus, it provides a rake button which manually allows you to initiate a cleaning cycle whenever needed to help, as well.
However, it really helps clean up most of the mess and work, but unfortunately the rake ends up dumping plenty of clean litter in the waste bin along with the solid clumps. Therefore, in order to preserve most of the clean litter, I have to manually rake the solid clumped litter out. Leaving me guessing if it's due to the brand of clumping clay litter used. I also notice, waste gets stuck on the rake often, which makes it more difficult to clean, but can be done easily, since the parts are all removable, when needed.
Overall, my cats really enjoy it & I prefer it to a standard regular cat litterbox. The reusable tray is also nice along with the reduced odor and leaves less mess on the floor.