A cat in the house is always a joy, but along with it comes an unpleasant smell. Any pet needs a comfortable tray in which he would cope with their needs. It must always be changed, because running a tray can cause the animal to walk past it.
A common problem faced by the owners of their cats - is an unpleasant odor coming from the tray. Even if the owners regularly wash it, it still appears. The fact is that over time, a urinary stone and plaque will form on the tray, and if it is not carefully cleaned, then not only in the toilet, but in the whole apartment will smell. In this article you will learn how to properly wash the tray of your pet.
Why do you need it?
Many people believe that changing the filler will eliminate the smell, but it is not. If you are indifferent to the state of the toilet of your pet, he will prefer to cope with his need in other places - for example, near the tray or on some things. The cat goes to the toilet "not there" not because of the mischief, just he is by nature used to relieve himself where he doesn't smell and where it is clean.
Lack of proper care can lead to the deposition of urinary stone (plaque consisting of mineral and lime deposits). This is the main source of unpleasant odor throughout the apartment.
Wash the cat tray from plaque can be conventional detergents, but it is important to wash them thoroughly, because cats do not perceive chemical odors.
Another reason why you should more carefully monitor the toilet of your furry friend is the occurrence of an infectious disease called toxoplasmosis. Infection is caused by parasites that are found in the feces of those animals that are infected. Feces need to be cleaned up immediately, as the cat resolves its need, because a person can also become infected with toxoplasmosis.
Please note: when you regularly wash the tray, the listed problems will bypass you. Once a week is required to carry out a thorough cleaning.
Training
At first glance it may seem that washing the tray of your pet to get rid of the smell is an elementary exercise, however, it should be approached with all responsibility and according to all the rules. This ensures that the animal will be comfortable to go to the toilet, and unpleasant smells will not appear in the apartment.
Step by step training is as follows.
- Next to the cat's toilet should always be a trash can. The bucket will prevent floor contamination.
- In the pharmacy, it is desirable to purchase rubber gloves, as well as a protective mask. It is advisable to wear both, each time it is necessary to clean the tray.
- To clean your pet's toilet you will need tools such as a brush, gloves, laundry soap, trash can, mask, baking soda, and filler (it can be replaced with sand).
It is important to know: hygiene will help protect a person from toxoplasmosis. After all, harmful bacteria are in the air and easily enter the human body along with dust.
Step-by-step process
Before you start cleaning the cat's toilet, you need to wear a mask and gloves. Next you should clean the toilet in any way and remove the old filler. To carry out such a procedure, they usually take a garbage bag, place a tray in it, turn it over. After that, the package is immediately discarded.
The next step involves thorough washing under a hot stream of water. The tray should be completely cleaned of feces and residues of the old filler. In order to clean the tray well and eliminate odor, you can add any plumbing cleaner to it and actively wipe the toilet with a brush.
Sometimes the urinary stone is deposited in a thick layer and it is not so easy to wash it off. Then the detergent should be applied over the entire surface (you can use stronger tools, for example, "Sanoks"), and leave for some time, for example, 40-60 minutes. This time will be enough for the raid to move away from the tray. At the end it will just need to be rinsed with water.
Pay attention: the new filler needs to be put only in a dry tray.
Cleaning by folk methods
Not all animals are well perceived by chemical means, so popular methods of cleaning the tray come to the rescue. With the formations will help cope with the tools that have almost everyone in the house: it is vinegar, baking soda and laundry soap. To make the cleaner easier.
Soda is added to warm water (half of glass will suffice), poured into the tray and clean the surface with a stiff brush until the stone comes off. With a strong unpleasant odor, you will need 2 tablespoons of soda per 0.5 liters of water. A cat toilet is poured with solution and left to stand overnight (or for several hours). In the morning you can easily wash off the formation.
Vinegar perfectly disinfects and easily removes contaminated sites. In addition, it helps to deal with unpleasant odors. Vinegar is added to the tray when cleaning and wash it with it. Laundry soap is best used before the appearance of plaque - it keeps the material in good shape and does not allow the formation of urinary stone.
How to quickly clean the cat tray, see the video below.
Useful tips
To keep the tray clean, you just need to monitor it regularly. This means that the feces should be cleaned immediately, the toilet and the filler should be used qualitatively, and the tray should be washed in a timely manner (if you just wash it with soap and water, this will prevent odors).
Washing the toilet after every trip of your beloved pet to the toilet is not always a good idea, because not everyone is at home and can do it all the time. Then it is advisable to use the odor absorber for the toilet (freshener). Spray just sprayed into the filler.
Please note: the spray does not destroy the smell, like other fresheners, but only masks it. Fresheners and sprays are undesirable if there is a small kitten in the apartment. After each cleaning you should not forget about washing hands with soap - this is included in the basic rule of hygiene.
Anyone who has started a beloved pet in his home should be responsible in any matters relating to him. Many owners curse their pets if they defeat the need for unacceptable places. But before you scold the pet, make sure that he has comfortable conditions. After all, a fluffy friend is not to blame, if his master did not take care of the tray. Proper cleaning ensures that the cat will go to the toilet in the right place, and no one will be infected with dangerous bacteria.
