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.

Even the most meticulous of cat owners has been plagued by the age old fear of having a home that smells of cat. Unfortunately, with rare exceptions, loving cat’s means having a litter box or two and doing the best one can to find an unobtrusive location for their toilet facilities. This is why crystal cat litter is such a noteworthy achievement.

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.

While the development of new litter technology will never be the topic of dinner table conversation, the advent of crystals is truly a significant improvement. Cat lovers have been willing to deal with the hassles and odors of cat litter boxes for many years for the sake of their pets. Thankfully this no longer needs to be case with these jewels of the cat litter world.

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.