Why do people put baking soda for cat litter boxes??

Question

I know, for the smell . But why specially baking soda???

Answer 1

Yes it is very true that it gets rid of the odor of cat urine, and this is because the baking soda reacts with the ammonia, (the strong smell of cat urine) and neutralizes it, eliminating the odor.

Answer 2

Baking soda will absorb the odor. As to why????
I don't know of anything else you could use to do the same thing other than that.
Vinegar will get rid of bad odors, but you can't use it in litter boxes, cause it is liquid.
Why???? Is this a trick question??? LOL

Answer 3

In my personal experience, the best litter is one of the cheapest on the market. I go to Walmart and get the Special Kitty brand in the yellow bag. Its around $4 and it deodorizes REALLY well... I leave my litter box in the bathroom. I think that's the most sanitary place to leave it. As for the not covering thing, I have yet to run into that issue. All of my cats have been good abour it. Try scooping twice a day. Also, part of the smell problem could be that he is peeing on the floor. Try cleaning the area around the box onc e or twice daily as well. Use either one of the products that get rid of urine odor or a solution of water and vinegar. The vinegar is going to make him more unlikely to pee in that spot again. Also, try to contact a behaviorist and see if they can help. Best of luck!

Answer 4

Because,
baking soda can absorb odor and moisture in your cat's litterbox.

Answer 5

Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and absorbs odors.
I don't know why, it just does.

Answer 6

baking soda reduces odor.

Answer 7

it is suppose to help control the odor, but I don't think it helps much. the best thing to do is just keep the litter box cleaned

Answer 8

Neutralises the odors