Here are the cat litter box liners we’ll be covering and some alternatives as well:
- Heavy duty litter box liner: Jonny Cat Heavy Duty Litter Box Liners
- Cat litter box liners with elastic: Alfapet Litter Box Elastic Liners
- Cat litter box liners with holes: Alfapet Kitty Cat Pan Sifting Liners
- Disposable large litter box: Nature’s Miracle Jumbo Disposable Cat Litter Box with Baking Soda
- Disposable budget litter box: Kitty’s Wonderbox Disposable Litter Box
Yay or Nay: Cat litter box liner?
Some people can’t imagine a litter box without a plastic liner. Others refuse to use them, preferring to clean the litter box by hand. There are excellent reasons to use cat litter box liners, including convenience and for some people, health reasons. Read on to learn more about litter pan liners, and a couple of wonderful alternatives.
A litter box liner is a plastic bag used to line the litter box. You place the liner in the box and then pour the litter on top of it. Cleaning is a breeze when all you have to do is lift out the plastic bag and throw it away. If you have arthritis or other health issues, litter pan liners are truly helpful.
There are two main types of litter box liners. The regular kind is a solid plastic bag you lift out of the pan when the litter is soiled. You conveniently toss the whole thing out when you do your weekly deep cleaning of the box. During the week you still clean out waste on a daily basis.
The second kind is known as a sifting liner. It has holes in it, so when you lift out the liner the clean litter remains behind and you only remove the waste. Sifting liners come in packs of 10-30, and you place them all in the litter box at once. Every day you lift the topmost liner to clean the pan. If you are pressed for time, sifting liners will make life so much easier.
Here are a few reasons you should consider using cat litter box liners.
- Makes cleaning the box easier and more convenient, especially sifting liners.
- You get all the waste out, instead of leaving bits and pieces you must clean up by hand.
- With the regular kind, you never have to clean the box itself. With the sifting kind, a good rinse before you place a new pack in is all you need to do.
There are a few things to look for when selecting the right cat box liner. Always purchase liners that fit your box. Loose liners aren’t good at their job, so if you have a large box, choose appropriately. There are additional bells and whistles to consider. My favorite are liners with elastic to hold them in place.
Liners that are scratch-resistant work wonders for keeping the box cleaner. And of course, a leak-resistant liner is a necessity. There is nothing worse than discovering the liner leaked and there is urine soaking the bottom of the litter pan.
Jonny Cat Heavy Duty Litter Box Liners
This incredibly popular cat box liner is tear-resistant and heavy-duty. The plastic is thicker than most other liners, and it comes in a jumbo size that fits most boxes. Do check the dimensions of your box before purchasing to make sure it fits.
You needn’t worry about your baby’s claws ripping through it. Jonny Cat liners also have a handy drawstring that makes pulling it out of the pan and throwing it away a snap.
Some cats go to the bathroom more than others. If you have one of those cats, I highly recommend this liner. The strength of the plastic is wonderful, and it holds a lot of weight. But if your cat is a super-digger, you might consider double lining. For those with breathing problems, you will love how fast you can clean the litter pan. This is especially helpful if you are using a dusty clay litter.
Jonny Cat hit a home run when they made this liner. It’s tough, tear-resistant, and makes a less than enjoyable chore easier.
Alfapet Litter Box Elastic Liners
Using their exclusive STA-PUT technology, these elastic liners will make the distasteful chore of cleaning the cat pan fly by fast. The elastic holds the liner tight to the box. If your kitty kicks a lot when covering their waste, it’s easy for them to loosen a standard plastic liner. The Alfapet liner stays in place and cleanup is easy. Just pull it out of the box and throw it away.
You’d never think that cat box liners can be dangerous. But drawstrings can be a choking hazard. Elastic is a safer choice, especially for homes with rambunctious kittens. These elastic liners work with most litter boxes, including the gigantic ones. You can also use them with irregularly shaped boxes, like round or those that fit in corners.
The liners are very durable, so if you’ve had problems with your furry buddy shredding liners in the past, give this one a go. They are strong, and you won’t have to worry about the bag splitting open when walking it to the trash can.
Alfapet makes an excellent elastic litter box liner that makes changing the litter easier and more hygienic. If you’ve been less than impressed by liners in the past, try this one out.
Alfapet Kitty Cat Pan Sifting Liners
Sifting cat liners are fabulous. They are convenient, easy to use, and give you much more time to play with your cat instead of cleaning their poop. And if you use clumping cat litter, this will become your litter pan cleaning buddy. When it’s time to clean the box, just lift the liner up and hold it for a few seconds over the pan. All the clean litter falls through the perforated holes, and you toss the rest away. How simple is that?
All you do is place all the liners from the package in the pan. The box of liners comes with a strong rubber band you wrap around the box, holding them in place. Every day when you would normally scoop out the pan, you just lift the top liner off and throw it away.
It has cut litter maintenance time in half. I’ve never had a problem using these liners, and my finicky cat doesn’t mind them either. Some cats dislike plastic liners because… they are cats. Do they need a reason?
Alfapet has a 100% money-back guarantee. If you don’t love them, you are out of nothing but time.
Do you need litter tray liners? Here are some cat litter box liners alternatives
Besides maintaining your kitty litter box by hand, there is an alternative. Compostable paper litter boxes are a wonderful eco-friendly way to make litter box cleaning a breeze. They are an excellent choice for people with mobility issues, seniors, hotel stays, and for people with little time on their hands.
They are a sturdy litter box you use once and then toss out. The tray decomposes, and so does the kitty waste. Choose a biodegradable kitty litter to use with it to ensure it all degrades.
Nature’s Miracle Jumbo Disposable Cat Litter Box with Baking Soda
There are several reasons people choose not to use cat box liners. The primary reason is they dislike single-use plastic bags. But for people who are crunched for time, or have medical reasons to simplify their litter box routine, disposable litter boxes are the perfect solution.
Nature’s Miracle created a wonderful alternative to plastic liners with this large compostable litter box. You will still need to clean it daily, but at the end of the week you toss it out. They make the box from recycled paper, and it is safe for landfills. You can compost it yourself, too. Just make sure you compost it only with cat waste and never use the compost on your vegetable garden.
The box has baking soda built into it for extra odor control, and it is leakproof. Another fabulous thing about these boxes is they allow air to flow better, which also keeps smells to a minimum. This box proved to be very sturdy, though I used it as a litter box liner, placing it inside my existing litter pan. I will use this disposable litter box in the hotel room the next time I go on vacation.
Kitty’s Wonderbox Disposable Litter Box
This is a smaller disposable litter box that works well, but there is an issue or two. They make this box from recycled paper, and it is compostable. It works well on its own, or as an eco-friendly liner you place in an existing litter pan. Kitty’s Wonderbox designed it to maximize airflow, which helps keep odors to a minimum.
The issue is clay litter. If your cat urinates in the same place often, and you miss a daily cleaning, the clay gunks up. Also, if your cat likes to scratch at the box, you will discover it is not tear-proof. It will rip if your cat claws at it repeatedly. With that being said, it is a disposable box. With daily cleanings, it should last a week or two, and overall the performance was great for this budget option.
Give this compostable litter box a chance the next time you go on vacation with your pet. It is also a wonderful plastic-free litter pan liner.
FAQ: Cat poop disposal
Where do you put cat poop after scooping?
Place poop and clumps of urine in a plastic bag and tie it up. The plastic baggies dog owners use to clean up after their dogs work great and are available at the pet store. As a reminder, please wear protective gloves and a mask when cleaning the litter box. Kitty poop can be harmful to your health.
How do you dispose of cat feces?
Do not throw the baggie of kitty poop in an indoor trash bin. Dispose of all cat waste in your outdoor garbage can. It must be in a plastic baggie to prevent yourself and others from being exposed to a parasite known as Toxoplasma Gondii.
This parasite is suspected of causing mental health issues in humans, and in other mammals. People with impaired immune systems are especially at risk. Play it safe, and always dispose of kitty waste safely.
Is it okay to flush cat poop down the toilet?
No. Even if you have your own septic system, the answer is still no. Cat poop can overwhelm a septic system. Plus, if the septic tank leaks, the Toxoplasma Gondii parasite can leach into the groundwater.
Flushing cat waste into a sewer system exposes other people and wildlife living downstream to the parasite. This parasite has been proven to kill sea otters, and that’s just the wildlife we know about.
Can you put cat poop in compost?
Yes, you can safely compost cat poop, but certain conditions must be met. First, you must compost cat waste separately from your other compost to prevent health issues.
Second, make sure your composter reaches temperatures of up to 170 degrees for several days in a row. This will kill most toxins.
Third, do not use this compost on food crops. It makes an excellent fertilizer for shrubs and flower gardens. When scooping your cat waste from the litter box use a recyclable bag made from vegetable starch or paper. Plastic bags will not decompose.
Is it safe to dump cat litter in the woods?
Please do not dump used cat litter in the woods. Besides being incredibly inconsiderate, it drastically increases the chances of wildlife contracting Toxoplasma Gondii or other toxins. While we are on the subject, don’t burn used cat litter either. Most clay litters do not burn well, and we don’t want toxic smoke and fumes to spread around our communities.
