The invention of cat litter in a crystal form may not rank as one of the world’s greatest innovations, but it has made an unpleasant job a lot easier. Litter has changed very little since it was first introduced, though when the scoopable variety first hit the market, it did cut down on wholesale daily removing duty. Yet the problem of odor still was not addressed.

No one wants first time guests in their home to immediately ask if you have a cat. Unfortunately unless a cat owner has been willing to go to the expense and bother of emptying the entire litter box every day, chances are that some odor lingers, especially in homes with more than one cat. No matter how lovable the cat, its daily constitutional is not something that the family, let alone visitors, wants or needs to share.

Enter the innovation of a new technology that uses mineral crystals as the primary ingredient in cat litter and the odor problem is virtually eliminated. Fresh Step is the brand that is the leader in this development. The key is the silica gel used to form these tiny litter nuggets that wick moisture.

Trapping liquid and holding it until it can evaporate is the magic behind this product and its amazing odor reducing properties. Fresh Step’s Plus Dual Action Crystals combines two types of odor eliminators, the crystals and scoopability. This dynamic duo means that a cat owner may be able to get 30 days out of a lining of litter before having to do a total rehab and replacement.

The early versions of crystal cat litter could be irritating to some cats’ paws. The Fresh Step innovators developed very small crystals which are sensitive to furry friends’ feet. Their shape is also designed to reduce the amount of litter leaving the box, a sort of anti-scatter technology.

Cat litter is one of those life necessities that rarely warrant much attention or interest unless it is not performing properly. Crystal-based litter box filler is a welcome addition to any home with feline members. Its odor removing ability is far beyond traditional materials of the past and an option that all cat owners should certainly consider.

Cat litter boxes with clay litter can be quite a chore to clean up. Using automatic cat litter boxes with Fresh Step makes the process quick and easy.