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Catit SmartSift Litter Box
Last Updated: December 1, 2019 (Refresh Now)
5.4
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
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Detailed Mode
Cleaning
113easy to clean, clean, clumps, grate, urine
+50%
-50%
" ... I don’t like the liners, the cats dig them up when they cover their mess and then litter gets under the liner and it’s a big mess. ... I use the “slide” litter because having clumps stuck is a pain in this thing. ... "
" ... I was told I could return it for a refund, but why would anyone every send something back with feces and urine debris on it! ... I end up cleaning the litter before I shift the box. ... "
" ... The grate is always clogged. ... I have had to take th is to the car wash numerous times to wash out the area that's supposed to store the clean litter. ... "
" ... I was hoping this would let me be a little more lazy with cleaning litter, but if you don't empty it every day then it builds up and pee clumps get stuck in the grating and if they pee on the wall of the box it will drip down into alllll the mechanisms, including the area behind the reservoir on the bottom. ... "
" ... You can't get clump from behind the grate without taking it apart to clean it. ... "
" ... My cat tried to pee in this and it went down the back and leaked onto the floor. ... "
" ... Also, if you don't wait long enough after elimination the litter can still be wet and sticky which causes it to stick to the litter filter. ... "
" ... Also my biggest issue is the amount of wasted litter when you cycle it most of the clean litter winds up in the waste tray. ... "
Build Quality
89cat, cats, lever, handle, door
+20%
-80%
" ... The littler box came in it’s retail box with no outside protection, and the box was basically falling apart when we recieved it (see photo). ... "
" ... I cant use bags on the litter box part, because shes scratches through them and just . ... "
" ... The handle feels like it is going to break if not sifted slow enough. ... "
" ... Theoretically, it's a good idea but the problems are: the floor doesn't feel stable to the cats so they rarely usesd it and the feature for sifting the litter jammed constantly . ... "
" ... The poop got stuck in the rakes no matter how often we pulled the handle. ... "
" ... Also, my cat has claws so she keeps repeatedly ripping holes in the bag which makes the whole "mess less" process pointless. ... "
" ... Great idea but cats won't go in when the cover is on and the handle comes undone. ... I have to tape the handle down, otherwise it tips when the cat is in it. ... "
" ... I think the design is good, but the handle is defective. ... "
Storage
83drawer, cats, liners, liter, clumps
+30%
-70%
" ... Sometimes it is hard to get it to dump into bottom tray. ... "
" ... too much and it dumps the excess into the waste container. ... "
" ... The device is huge but the space for the cats is too small. ... "
" ... I found some 9-10 gallon draw string bags that I have been using since running out of the bags that came with it. ... I slip the drawer into the bag, tighten the draw string to keep it in place and put it back in. ... When I empty the dirty litter, I just pull the drawer string open, kind of roll the litter with the bag, which turns the bag inside out and tie it shut. ... "
" ... I may get some epoxy and fill the gaps with that if it looks like the wood is not gong to hold up. ... "
" ... The plastic bag that goes in the pan section is a joke. ... "
" ... Once the waste is in the drawer, it smells the whole room that the box is in. ... "
" ... The lever for dumping the litter tray will not latch onto the hook that is supposed to hold it in place. ... Other than that, I love the box and my cats have adjusted to having a new box, but I either need a new lid, tray, or some suggestions on how to get the lever to latch onto the hook. ... "
Fit
73lever, cat, clumps, cats, sifting
+18%
-82%
" ... This defeats the purpose of having a tray that will hold several dumps before having to be emptied. ... "
" ... It's way too big and yet it doesn't hold very much litter. ... Because it doesn't hold a lot of litter, the clumps stick to the bottom of the litter pan requiring you to have to break it free before it'll fall into the waste drawer below. ... "
" ... The lever would not lock into place, so it was moving around while the cat was in it. ... "
" ... The handle slips out every time I very slowly rotate it which means taking the top off and today it won't lock in place! ... "
" ... Unfortunately the handle will not stay in the locked position, so when my kitten jumped in the box she got a surprise. ... "
" ... Only to find out that the locking mechanism that keeps the litter box from swinging . ... "
" ... Handle snapped off and won't stay on. ... "
" ... Theres only a certain amount of litter you can put in the box because the littler falls into the holder and what the holder can't hold will go into the trash box in the bottom. ... "
Ease of Use
43easy to clean, put together, litter, lever, easy to assemble
+86%
-14%
" ... If it does break, it should be fairly easy to fix if you have some mechanical skills, a few basic hand tools and a decent local hardware store. ... "
" ... It's very easy to operate. ... "
" ... Very easy to assemble and comes with about ten bags for the pan. ... "
" ... The box was easy enough to set up, and the parts all work fine. ... "
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to clean with just a turn of the handle. ... "
" ... Also the litter sticks to the botton and sifter along with under the sifter, but that is an easy fix. ... "
" ... Nothing could be more easy. ... "
Delivery
36litter, love this litter, huge, carton, arrived
+47%
-53%
" ... Not worth it we will be buying a new type of litter box. ... "
" ... I would not recommend this litter box. ... "
" ... I am going back to my other cat box. ... "
" ... Going back to regular litter box unfortunately. ... "
" ... Box came in completely mangled and unprotected. ... "
" ... I went back to my old litter box. ... "
" ... The box came broken. ... "
" ... And it really was more of a pain to upkeep than a normal litter box. ... "
Product Reliability
33month, weeks, handle, cats, litter
+27%
-73%
" ... This was a very poor quality and highly overpriced item have replaced after 3 months ... "
" ... Worked for a month now the handle is broken ... "
" ... It lasted about a month before I decided to get rid of it and buy a different litter box altogether. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, it broke just over 5 weeks of owning the product. ... "
" ... Can I get paid for my labor and time dealing with this faulty product? ... "
" ... It seemed like a good idea, no motor to go dead one day. ... "
" ... The handle also broke within three months so it didn’t sift anymore. ... "
" ... It came to be broken. ... "
Price
32waste your money, waste of money, worth, litter box, worth the money
+6%
-94%
" ... I am extremely unsatisfied with this litter box for the money I paid. ... This was overall a waste of money and you’re better off with a traditional litter box. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money! ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... PLEASE DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY! ... "
" ... Waist of money went back to regular litter box ... "
" ... Not worth what I paid for it that's for sure. ... "
" ... Biggest waste of money. ... "
" ... A real disappointment and a complete waste of money. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
29easy to clean, litter, cleaning, sift, put together
+76%
-24%
" ... Cleaning is much easier. ... "
" ... I am actually cleaning it everyday because the ease of it. ... "
" ... I never have an issue with the handle or cleaning it. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean . ... give the clean litter time to sift out . ... "
" ... Its easy and all I have to do is walk over and pull the lever a couple of times a day, and then clean out the disposal pan every few days. ... "
" ... It makes cleaning after our kitty, less of a chore and helps reduce the mess ... "
" ... I do have to add litter more often than I did before however so much easier to clean. ... "
" ... We have not tried to disassemble and clean it yet. ... "
Door
22broken, litter, cats, cat, swinging
+27%
-73%
" ... the hinge-snap thing for the filter and the swing door were both broken off, as if someone was trying to clip it in and ended up breaking it. ... "
" ... did not meet expectations, very bulky, this thing is huge, came without a handle, the door broke. ... "
" ... The guides where the transparent cat door connects with the lid is warped and the cat door does not freely open and close and gets stuck sometimes. ... "
" ... Door came in broken! ... "
" ... The plastic door hinges are so weak at there hanging points they break extremely easily. ... "
" ... The door is blocked by the litter box. ... "
" ... The small parts that keep the door on was broken. ... "
" ... Clear door won’t stay on. ... "
Comfort
17pain, litter, urine, sifting, lever
+6%
-94%
" ... I have 4 cats and whenever they use the catit smart sift they ruin the liner and makes it uncomfortable for them to cover their messes. ... They are uncomfortable and noisy for them. ... "
" ... Kept coming off the hinge to where the litter would fall out. ... "
" ... It is a pain to get the stuck clumps off the bottom. ... "
" ... The second box came and was in worse shape. ... "
" ... The handle broken after 5 months and the plastic clips inside that hold the bag in the box also broke off from normal wear. ... "
" ... then they finally work up the courage to try it out and the damn thing moves on them in the locked position completely freaking them out. ... "
" ... I use the “slide” litter because having clumps stuck is a pain in this thing. ... "
" ... I still have to hand scoop the tiny bits and some of the urine will stick to the sides that i scoop away from the walls. ... "
Returns
15returning, refund, replacement, send it back, money back
+7%
-93%
" ... I’m now trying to contact the company to get my money back. ... "
" ... I threw it in the trash. ... "
" ... Can't send it back. ... "
" ... Now I can't even return it. ... I hope I get feedback from the manufacturer so I can get my money back. ... There is no where to return it since it is over 30 days. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I am returning this . ... "
" ... Returning and asking for refund. ... As far as I’m concerned, I’m returning this. ... "
" ... I tried it for one week, and am now returning everything because it is even more trouble than it is worth. ... "
" ... not the way it's supposed to and they won't let me return the 2 that are un-opened. ... "
Size
14cats, cat, litter, bulky, weight
+36%
-64%
" ... Product is for 1 very small cat, not for multiple cats ... "
" ... This is due to the small amount of litter you have to use. ... "
" ... The device is huge but the space for the cats is too small. ... "
" ... Only for kitten size cats. ... "
" ... now I have to take this bulky thing to ups to send back . ... "
" ... It is huge Bulky and first one came in with broken piece. ... "
" ... The whole product is quite large. ... "
Design
12crystals, idea, poor, love the design, great idea
+50%
-50%
" ... Unfortunately, the idea of this cat box is way better than the actual design itself. ... "
" ... she will poop in it 🐈 look I made a poopy! ... "
" ... Poor design in my eyes. ... "
" ... Design is flawed. ... "
" ... The worst design. ... "
Marketplace
11amazon, product, exactly, advertised, works
+82%
-18%
" ... Everything is almost exactly like it is described. ... Quick shipping and the company was great to work with. ... "
" ... Item will come in original packaging. ... "
" ... The product work as advertised. ... "
" ... I have three cats and this works exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Thank you for a great product! ... "
Capacity
10floor, small, litter box, litter, kitten
+60%
-40%
" ... No more 💩 on the floor. ... "
" ... Thankfully the old box was barely used so will be removed this weekend leaving room for a second Catitl ... "
" ... A small kitten would not get into this litterbox, it is probably a good 6 inches from the floor to the entrance. ... "
" ... They help the house smell better, the litter stay fresher for the cats, and everyone is happy. ... "
" ... We put her old box back and she still goes on Bathroom floor. ... "
Defective Delivery
9came, broken, box, faulty product, defective
-100%
" ... I think the design is good, but the handle is defective. ... "
" ... The top part of the litter box arrived cracked. ... "
" ... It came to be broken. ... "
" ... Came broken, dealt with it. ... "
" ... Can I get paid for my labor and time dealing with this faulty product? ... "
" ... The box came broken. ... "
" ... I was sent a faulty product. ... The item arrived in heavily damaged box. ... "
" ... Make sure to spend the extra to make sure you dont het a defective product! ... "
Product As Described
8product, exactly, advertised, works, work
+88%
-13%
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Everything is almost exactly like it is described. ... "
" ... But the product itself is working exactly as described and expected. ... "
" ... I have three cats and this works exactly as described. ... "
" ... The product work as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Setup
7assembly, litter, follow, easy to assemble, directions
+71%
-29%
" ... Easy to assemble! ... "
" ... Granted, I am pretty mechanical, but assembly took less than five minutes. ... "
" ... The box was easy enough to set up, and the parts all work fine. ... "
" ... Easy assemble,put litter in to the line . ... "
Weight
6super, one, light, easy to clean, litter
+100%
" ... Super easy to clean, pretty quick to put together, light weight while setting up but once litter is in not so much but that's to be expected. ... "
" ... Light weight, no “potty” smell, easy to clean, and easy to assemble. ... "
" ... THIS IS A SUPER HIGH DOLLAR PAPER WEIGHT. ... "
" ... Lot of weight on the handle quickly could stress it. ... "
" ... I am planning to switch to one of the other litters that are out there for something that is lighter weight. ... "
" ... One weighs 8 lbs and the other is 12 lbs. ... "
Features
5handle, lock in place, hole, sifting, lever
-100%
" ... After less than a month of use, the lever failed to lock in place after sifting. ... "
" ... I gave up and bought a more expensive auto one with the box underneath with the crystals. ... "
" ... the handle will not lock! ... "
" ... DOESN’T WORK/LOCK!! ... 100% wasted because the handle will not lock. ... When it doesn’t lock: ... "
For Kids
4kitten, cat, old, adult
+75%
-25%
" ... My younger 2 yr old had no problem. ... "
" ... I bought this product for my kitten, who loves to play in his litter more than he potties in it. ... "
" ... Brought this item for my daughters cat, she loves it and so does the cat ... "
Screen Protection
4part, arrived, top, plastic, litter
+25%
-75%
" ... plastic see through cover was cracked ... "
" ... Mine came cracked and was clearly used. ... "
" ... The top part of the litter box arrived cracked. ... "
Food Items
4litter, bottom, sifting, pans, cats
+25%
-75%
" ... An extra large roasting pan would be better just get a scooper with a long handle ... "
" ... The first time both our cats got in the litter box the pan turned sideways on both of them even though it was in lock mode. ... "
" ... It didn't hold enough litter in the top pan for the poo to be covered completely and thus the smell was awful! ... "
Drying
3washer, pan, one, litter, dump
+33%
-67%
" ... box too heavy, every dump threw away to much dry grit, hard to get apart, side entry had to readjust all around it to make it work. ... "
" ... I found you have to put such a small amount of litter in the pan that the urine does not properly dry out and sticks to the sides of the pan instead of falling into the compartment below. ... "
Hair
3would, shave, plastic, like, cutting
+67%
-33%
" ... We used a knife to shave down the plastic just a hair, and it works perfectly. ... "
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