LitterMaid Multi-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box
Color | multi |
Brand | LitterMaid |
Size | 10 Piece Set |
Product Dimensions | 27"L x 18"W x 10"H |
Item Weight | 14.15 Pounds |
Style | version 3.2 |
Target Species | Cat |
Weight Limit | 5 Pounds |
About this item
- MULTI-CAT SELF-CLEANING LITTER BOX: This litter box has automatic scooping with a rake that removes waste for a clean, fresh start. It is designed to be used with multiple cats over 15 lb.
- LOW MAINTENANCE: When used as directed, the LitterMaid Multi-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box requires no daily scooping, meaning you have a scoop-free clean up for up to 7 days
- ODOR CONTROL: Once the rake removes waste, the waste receptacles with carbon filters keep mess and odor contained.Easy Set-Up - Hassle-Free Assembly
- LITTER BOX DESIGN KEEPS AREA CLEAN: Designed with high walls to prevent litter scatter and a paw cleaning ramp to help prevent tracking around the box
- ACCESSORIES INCLUDE: 4 waste receptacles, 4 carbon filters, 1 scoop and rake cleaner, 1 paw cleaning ramp
- CAUTION: Not intended for use with kittens less than 6 months or weighing less than 5 lbs. If your kitten is under 6 months of age or weighs less than 5 pounds, leave the unit UNPLUGGED and scoop waste until the kitten is 6 months old and weighs more than 5 pounds.
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LitterMaid cat products offer clean, easy and convenient litter box solutions that meet any cat’s needs. LitterMaid brand is committed to providing practical innovations in waste management to ensure you spend less time dealing with the litter box.
LitterMaid Multi-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box
Take the dirty work out of pet parenting!
Your cat’s litter can now be clean all day, every day with the LitterMaid Multi-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box! This litter box automatically scoops itself after every use for a clean, fresh start every time. When used and stored as directed, you will have scoop-free cleanup for up to 7 days.
How To Acclimate Your Cat To An Automatic Litter Box:
- Place the LitterMaid Self-Cleaning Litter Box next to your old litter box.
- Set it to run automatically by pressing the On/Off/Clean button 'On'. If your cat is shy, do not operate the LitterMaid Self-Cleaning Litter Box automatically for 2 to 3 days. (Press the On/off/Clean button 'Off') Manually activate the LitterMaid Self-Cleaning Litter Box 2 to 3 times a day for the first 2 to 3 days, to let your cat get used to going into the LitterMaid Self-Cleaning Litter Box before you set it to clean automatically.
- Do not clean out the old litter box. (Cats prefer to use a clean box, and the LitterMaid Self-Cleaning Litter Box will always be clean.)
- As soon as your cat is acclimated to the LitterMaid Self-Cleaning Litter Box set it to clean automatically. Press the On/off/Clean button 'On' and remove the old litter box.
Easy Set-Up Instructions:
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Load receptacle and charcoal filter. |
Allow to automatically work for up to 7 days. |
Receptacles seal tight for easy, no-smell disposal. |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 27 x 18 x 10 inches; 14.15 Pounds
- Item model number : P-70016
- Date First Available : September 13, 2018
- Manufacturer : TETE7
- ASIN : B07HBCDGFZ
- Best Sellers Rank: #71,760 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
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Product Description
Just like you, we at LitterMaid Brand are crazy for cats. For over a decade, we have been a leader in providing practical litter box solutions, so you and your cat can have the freshest, cleanest environment possible with the least amount of hassle. We strive to help make your home environment comfortable, clean and fresh – so you spend less time worrying about your litter box and more time loving your cat! Your cat’s litter can now be clean all day, every day with the LitterMaid Multi-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box! This litter box automatically scoops itself after every use for a clean, fresh start every time. When used as directed, you will have a scoop free clean-up for up to 7 days. The waste receptacle and carbon filter keep odor contained until its ready to be emptied. The high walls help prevent litter scatter and paw cleaning ramp prevent tracking around the box. Thanks to the LitterMaid Multi-Cat Self-Cleaning Litter Box, your kitty’s litter box can be a pleasant place, always clean, fresh and without odor! Use Only Hard Clumping Litter Step 1 Begin by preparing the waste receptacle. Place the receptacle underneath the compartment cover in the space provided. Make sure that the front edge is under the 5 tabs on the front edge of the litter tray. Attach the waste receptacle lid by inserting the PUSH tabs into the round holes on the compartment cover. Secure the lid by slipping the edges under the tabs on the waste receptacle compartment cover. Step 2 Next, finish preparing the waste receptacle by removing the carbon filter from the plastic sleeve and peeling off the paper strip to expose the adhesive. Place filter, adhesive side down, in diamond shaped insert in the center of the waste receptacle lid. Step 3 Attach the paw cleaning ramp by snapping the two notches into the attachment posts on the top housing, directly in front of the waste receptacle compartment cover. Tug slightly on the ramp to ensure that it is firmly in place. Step 4 Finally, fill the litter tray so that the litter level is between the min and max fill lines on either side of the box. All clumping litters are safe to use with this box! Use the scoop to evenly distribute litter in the litter tray. The sensor must be blocked for at least 10 seconds while your cat uses the litter box. As your cat exits the box, the sensor becomes unblocked and initiates the Cleaning cycle. Once initiated the Cleaning cycle will officially begin after 10 minutes to ensure your cat is no longer in the box.
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Customers have expressed concerns about the quality and durability of the pet supplies. For example, they mention the litter containers are very flimsy and the rake will often break up parts of the pee clumps. They also say the motor is weak and has trouble. Opinions are mixed on performance, ease of cleaning, value, and ease of use.
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Customers are mixed about the performance of the pet supplies. Some mention that it works pretty well, while others say that it failed to work properly. Some say that the rake does not work well anymore and the motor just stopped working. Overall, the opinions are mixed and the product is not ideal for cats.
"...this 5 stars, but like many others, the first auto litterbox was defective- the cleaner would not return to the "home" position...." Read more
"...This litter works very well. Waste left behind by the rakes is minimal and the motor doesn't struggle to rake the waste...." Read more
"...The mechanism stopped working correctly and under the tiniest bit of load (litter) the motor would just bog down and crack away trying to move...." Read more
"...🤷♀️ It is also not ideal for your cats as it does not detect when they are using the box and will attempt to rake even if your cat is mid poop/pee...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that the litter does stay clean, and the newest version makes deep cleaning a breeze. However, other customers say that it starts clicking and won't finish cleaning, and just dumps the dirty pieces that don't fit onto the floor.
"...no pour spout and it is oddly uncomfortable to dump and impossible not to not make a mess while dumping in a trash bag unless maybe if you use a..." Read more
"...how many changes have been made to the newest version, making deep cleaning a breeze as you can now thoroughly clean all parts of the litterbox...." Read more
"...dirty litter clumps is full, the box continues to run and just dumps the dirty pieces that don't fit onto the floor...." Read more
"...What it does is keep litter clean, which in turn makes your cat happy. Cats will wet/poop in other places if their litter isn't clean...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pet supplies. Some mention it's worth the cost, while others say it'll be an overpriced complete waste of money. They also say the litter receptacles are high, and the replacement waste bins and carbon filters are expensive.
"...The wife rejected the big ball one, and it's expensive and looks like it will have its own issues in the future - as do all mechanical things...." Read more
"...My genius plan was to buy the Littermaid. Less expensive and seemed like a decent option until I move and have a basement for a second robot...." Read more
"...Issues that remain are the very flimsy litter containers, their expense and the idea of all that plastic going into the waste stream...." Read more
"...Trays are about $1 each, not expensive but not cheap. We replace it every 2 days...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the pet supplies. Some mention that it's easy to setup, simple, and convenient. The receptacles are easy to use and make clean up a breeze. However, others say that it gets litter in it, which makes it struggle, has technical difficulties, and the set up is a little confusing.
"...There is a clean mode setting on the power switch which gives you enough time to scoop out the soiled litter from behind the rake before it starts..." Read more
"...🤷♀️ It is also not ideal for your cats as it does not detect when they are using the box and will attempt to rake even if your cat is mid poop/pee...." Read more
"...cleaning the machine and replacing the litter, and also somewhat easier to reattach it. It would be nice if the litter tray was a little sturdier...." Read more
"...But straight out of the box this thing sucks for a multi cat house. Maybe it works with one cat. But it in no way works with multi...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the pet supplies. They mention that the litter containers are very flimsy, the rake will often break up parts of the pee clumps, and the disposal trays break. One of them broke entirely after three days. They also mention that there is an uncertain functional reliability, and that the product creates a line of litter between the container and the machine every single time.
"...If the litter doesn't clump hard enough, the rakes will break up the pee balls and make pee litter trails as it returns back to its resting position...." Read more
"...4. It goes through a ton of litter because the rake will often break up parts of the pee clumps and scatters little pee nuggets everywhere...." Read more
"...bit of load (litter) the motor would just bog down and crack away trying to move...." Read more
"...I could also overlook that it did not completely rake the litter as most of the urine remains on the bottom and the rake only scoops the top of the..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the pet supplies. They mention that the raking action makes noise, and the motor sounds like a paper shredder. Some customers also mention that it's not as quiet as expected based on the product's description.
"...months and it literally ran nicely one whole day before it started sounding horrible...." Read more
"...I also could ignore the fact that it was a bit too noisy and that it seemed to have track issues every time it tried to rake out the poop from the..." Read more
"...But... Again, the motor is pretty quiet.Will this new box satisfy me? Only time will tell...." Read more
"...be a motor component to a self-cleaning box but this motor sounds exactly like a paper shredder...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the motor of the pet supplies. They mention that it wore out, went out, and stopped completely. The motor is comically weak and seems to have trouble. Some customers also report that the gear train is dying.
"...heavy after clumping, the tines will struggle to scoop them and overwork the motor..." Read more
"...correctly and under the tiniest bit of load (litter) the motor would just bog down and crack away trying to move...." Read more
"...had it for 6months and now it is not working-rake will not work and is frozen. Will not budge at all...." Read more
"...compartment that holds all the dirty litter clumps is full, the box continues to run and just dumps the dirty pieces that don't fit onto the floor...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the pet supplies. They mention that the rake creaks and pops, and gets stuck. They also say that the rails for the arm and the arm will get stuck. The raking arm constantly flips over and gets caught in the upward position, preventing the cat from using it. The scoop arm gets stuck and stays stuck to the rake. Customers have reported that the product gets hung up so often it's not worth the effort. They even say that it turns sticky and doesn't clump.
"...The rake that cleans went down once, got stuck, and then wouldn't return...." Read more
"...This unit didn't last a week. It started getting stuck after a day and within a few days couldn't pull through the entire cycle before becoming..." Read more
"...pushes a great deal of clean litter into the bin and still stays stuck to the rake...." Read more
"...It started getting stuck up around 9 months but if I turned it off a bit then it would go back working...." Read more
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COMMON COMPLAINT: "Having to buy accessories like new waste receptacles"
SOLUTION: One lady advised to line the waste receptacle with a plastic bag instead of just disposing of it when it was full. Genius - this works beautifully!
COMMON COMPLAINT: "Litter falls all over the floor as it rakes into the waste receptacle"
SOLUTION: Another lady advised (possibly the same one) advised using a piece of good adhering tape to the gap space that remains between the box and the waste receptacle (photos of what I do are attached). There is indeed a gap and litter will indeed fall through onto the floor underneath it. Again, genius - this works beautifully! If you're into buying accessories, LitterMaid does make an accessory that supposedly takes care of this. Littergard for Littermaid Litter Box | Eliminates Messy Litter Under Unit | Use with Modified Littermaid Receptacle to Eliminate Receptacle Replacements
COMMON COMPLAINT: "Motor not strong enough to dislodge pee balls stuck to the bottom of the box"
SOLUTION: There is an old wives tale that states spraying pam cooking spray on a new litter box and dusting with baking powder prevents pee balls from "sticking" to the bottom of the box. This actually did help. I don't see much sticking, maybe a minute amount. Again - GENIUS!
COMMON COMPLAINT: "Motor struggles and stops without raking all the waste out"
SOLUTION: Use the right litter. I learned from all the reviews I read that what is needed is a happy balance between how hard the litter clumps and how heavy it is after it clumps, and how well the raking tines work on the litter box. If the litter doesn't clump hard enough, the rakes will break up the pee balls and make pee litter trails as it returns back to its resting position. Alternatively, if the litter clumps too hard or becomes too heavy after clumping, the tines will struggle to scoop them and overwork the motor (which is probably the main cause of those complaints that the motor doesn't last long).
I started out using the Tidy Cat Multiple Cat litter (blue lid, not the black lid, and not the "lightweight" version). This litter did not clump hard enough for the rake tines to catch all of the waste. It left trails of dirty litter after raking. I switched to Scoop Away Super Clump hard clumping litter (one of the brands recommended by the manufacturer). This litter works very well. Waste left behind by the rakes is minimal and the motor doesn't struggle to rake the waste. I would definitely be mindful of the "fill-to" line. If you fill over that line, you will tax the motor and probably reduce the motor's life. Smell is really nonexistent. Scoop Away Super Clump with Ammonia Shield, Scented Cat Litter, 25 Pound Carton
COMMON COMPLAINT: "Litter all over the floor around the box"
SOLUTION: I don't see a lot of litter on the floor around the box. If you have a "digger" who likes to dig before peeing or bury after peeing, I can see that as with any box, there will be litter pushed up over the edge of the box. I think folks who complained of that with this box also had the problem with other boxes. It's a flaw in the cat, not in the box. :o) Get the cover.
COMMON COMPLAINT: "I still have to scoop litter!"
SOLUTION: I have 2 cats and have to empty the waste receptacle every other day. Follow the manufacturer's guidelines to minimize any manual scooping. I really don't have to scoop except for inspection to make sure everything off the bottom has been scooped - and it generally has been.
I bought this box for one reason, because I don't have room for a second Litter Robot. Being that I already had a Litter Robot, and while that product has it's quirks (I've literally had to have the whole unit replaced under warranty already, so don't think I am just biased, it's a love/hate relationship for sure) I got pretty spoiled not having to scoop litter everyday. My genius plan was to buy the Littermaid. Less expensive and seemed like a decent option until I move and have a basement for a second robot.
Let's start out with the good. I have nothing except that it works really nice for about 3 cycles completely clean with the perfect amount of litter. From there it's all bad.
The bad.
A bit of background, I have 6 cats, but really only 3 of them use the Littermaid, the others prefer the Litter Robot. So in reality only 3 cats, with one other one who likes to poop in it every once in awhile, are using this thing. I feel like that is an average amount of cats a person would have if they bought this.
1. The rake doesn't go all the way to the bottom of the pan. It doesn't even get really near the bottom of the pan. All pee clumps inevitably sink to the bottom of the pan, so the rake really just skims the top part of the pee clumps leaving pee clumps stuck to the bottom. I tried several litter types thinking it was just bad litter. Didn't make a world of difference. The best litter I found to use with it was Arm & Hammer Clump and Seal Slide. It still wouldn't pick up the bottom part of the pee clumps but just makes it easier on me when I have to manually scoop out the pee clumps.
2. The pee clump part that the rake does pick up... yah it totally gets stuck to the rake. You are constantly having to clean off the rake of pee clumps otherwise more pee clumps just get stuck to the existing pee clumps. Before you know it, you have a large mass of pee stuck on the rake.
3. Dear god if your cat has bowel issues, this thing just makes it 10 times worse! I have a cat with IBD. Unfortunately he is one of the cats that prefers this box. He is on meds, but sometimes he will have a bad IBD day and have a blow out in the box. The crappy rake can not handle that sort of issue. Unless your cats poop is perfect solid rolls, the rake will just rake right on through it making a huge mess.
4. It goes through a ton of litter because the rake will often break up parts of the pee clumps and scatters little pee nuggets everywhere. I literally have to fully replace the litter every week.
5. The plastic litter bins are a complete joke. With 3 cats using the box regularly I was initially having to replace the bin every day. I wised up and started using a bag so I didn't have to pitch a plastic bin every day, but this thing is so wasteful on resources. Compared to the Litter Robot where I only replace the bag every couple of days and my old way of daily scooping where I had a trash bag in a nearby trash can that I scooped into, this thing just blows through plastic bags. I did even "hack" the plastic bin by cutting out the bottom and putting a bag in that way, but it still is a bag every day, it now just doesn't spill everywhere after it runs for half a day.
6. Speaking of hacking the plastic bin, the bins are flimsy. Insanely flimsy. Like how did they think this was a good idea flimsy. My husband is currently trying to 3D print a frame that will fit and hold a bag. You would think this company would have had that genius idea to reduce plastic waste, but then again, this thing is so poorly engineered, I guess I do see why they haven't.
7. The litter kicks up into the grooves where the rake moves through. You can hear it through the whole house when it runs. It grinds and struggles and groans. I've literally ran to check it because it sounds like it's breaking while it's running. I've had this thing for just a few months and it literally ran nicely one whole day before it started sounding horrible. I have no doubt that this $120 box will probably fail before a year. Hopefully it makes it to July when we move.
So there you have... I have to manually scoop this automatic litter box every single day to clear out pee clumps from the bottom of the pan. Honestly I should have given up on it within the first 30 days and returned it, now unfortunately it is too late. It didn't even come in a Littermaid box, just a brown cardboard box which I threw out. This thing may work great if you have one small cat. As a matter of fact, if you have three cats, just don't, you will hate yourself and still be manually scooping. If you have two cats you will for sure be throwing out bins/bags every day and scraping the bottom. One cat and you will probably be OK, but probably still scooping out the bottom of the pan pee clumps.
12/27/22
UPDATE
I have now had the replacement for about 2 weeks. Everything is still working great. It even held up to the three cats/pooping machines that were forced inside 27/7 because of the major winter storms that just came through. Still no smell from the box. Of course, I am making sure that the receptacle is changed as needed. My cats, dog, husband and I am happy with the odor-free house. REMEMBER: this product works only as good as the caretaker. Use high-quality litter (done!), change or add more litter as needed (done!), and change out the receptacle as necessary (done!) and this product is a miracle worker. Side note: after 7 days with 3 cats, I just now had to add more litter.
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Streu vor dem Klo lässt sich auch hier je nach Katze nicht vermeiden die Rampe benützen meine garnicht.
It comes with an American adapter so you may need to get an adapter if out of the US but recommend this for cats who like a constant clean litter box.