Why do Plastic Litterboxes Always Smell?
Here's the truth the pet industry doesn't talk about:
Plastic is porous. It absorbs that ammonia odor (yes, that's the chemical name for the sharp cat pee smell) at a molecular level—up to 72% absorption. No amount of scrubbing can get it out because the smell is literally inside the material.
Plastic scratches easily. Every time your cat digs, their claws create microscopic scratches that trap bacteria, urine, and waste. Those scratches become permanent odor factories.
Our Non-Porous Stainless Steel
This is why veterinary clinics use stainless steel for hygiene and odor control.
Plastic Litter Boxes:
- 72% odor absorption
- Scratches trap bacteria
- Impossible to fully sanitize
- Replace every 1-2 years
Stainless Steel:
- 0% odor absorption
- Scratch-resistant surface
- Wipes clean in seconds
- Lasts decades
Don't take our word for it!
-
★★★★★
I was ready to give up having guests over.
I switched from a plastic box last week and the difference was immediate. No more ammonia smell lingering in my apartment. My only regret? Not doing this sooner. It's a bit heavier than plastic when you're doing a full litter change, but honestly, that's a small price to pay for never smelling cat pee in my living room again.
-
★★★★★
15 years of cats. Wish I'd known about this decades ago.
I've had cats for 15 years and thought I'd tried everything. Every fancy litter, every deodorizer spray. Nothing worked. The plastic just held onto the smell no matter how much I scrubbed. I finally broke down and bought this stainless steel box and I'm not exaggerating—it was like night and day. People actually visit my apartment now and don't immediately know I have a cat. Worth every penny.
-
★★★★★
I was skeptical about the price, but it paid for itself.
$60 seemed steep for a litter box, I'll be honest. But when I calculated how much I was spending on replacing plastic boxes every year ($20-25), plus all the baking soda and deodorizers ($5-10/month), it actually made sense. I've had this for 8 months now and it still looks brand new. Zero rust, zero smell. My cat took to it immediately. The only "downside" is that you can hear the litter a bit more when they dig, but I just put a thin mat underneath and problem solved.
-
★★★★★
Cleaning went from 30 minutes to 5 minutes
I used to dread deep clean days. Scrubbing, gagging, scrubbing some more. The clumps would just stick to every scratch in the plastic. Now I just rinse with soap and water and I'm done. Takes me maybe 5 minutes, tops. The box is heavier than plastic, so if you have mobility issues that might be something to consider, but for me the trade-off is 100% worth it. Never going back.
Track Order
Get live order updates at any time! If there's any issues with the order tracker, shoot us a message on the contact page and we'll give you an update.