"I was initially put off by the Litter Robot because it stands tall, is expensive and just seemed way more than you need. Then the globe moves back into place, covering the bin and its odors, clean and ready for the next customer. That's because the Litter-Robot cleaning mechanism is different from most other automatic boxes: The entire globe quietly rotates after use and deposits clumps into a lined bin below. While its footprint is similar in size to other covered litter boxes, the Litter-Robot is substantially taller at just under 30 inches. With previous models, kittens and cats less than 5 pounds didn't always trigger the sensor, but that's been fixed with Litter-Robot 4. This litter box works with any premium clumping litter and is ideal for cats of any size as well as multiple cats. We tested in home environments with multiple cats, and the felines took to it with minimal suspicion. The Litter-Robot 4 was easy to set up, had excellent odor control, worked smoothly and was easy to maintain. We also interviewed cat owners who currently use self-cleaning litter boxes, researched their favorites and cross-checked online reviews of the most popular choices. In our pet-free Lab, we simulated a cat using the litter box with water and a small weight to trigger the sensor - outside the Lab, we monitored real cats using the litter box in their own homes. To find the best self-cleaning litter boxes, we ran tests in our Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab for setup, easy clean-up and clump removal. Our third choice is different it actually washes waste down a drain. Using one of these is a lot like using a diaper pail the waste is hidden away, and then you take it to the trash all at once, when the bin is full. You will, of course, eventually need to empty the bin. Our first two choices use a mechanism to shuttle clumps into a bin, covered and out of site (and smell, because carbon filters keep odors from escaping). Self-cleaning litter boxes scoop away the crud for you eliminating the need for daily scooping. If you really can't stand the chore, there are now litter boxes that offer high-tech solutions to handling this unpleasant chore. But leaving it unattended for more than a day or so is unhealthy for your kitty - and for yourself. For all there is to love about cats, there's definitely something we don't love: cleaning the litter box. Cats are truly the best pets - they're goofy, affectionate (when they want to be), wonderful to pet and hilariously mysterious with their moods. We adore the felines who adopt us as their humans. We updated this article in March 2023 to ensure all picks previously tested and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab were in stock, available and reflected current pricing.
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