Frequently Asked Questions

AbsorbX litter is a lightweight, clumping cat litter that any cat can use. Check with your vet about what litter they recommend if you’re adopting a very young kitten and pay attention to what you and your cat prefer when it comes to choosing which litter to use.

You can always switch what litter you use, depending on your and your cat’s needs. Keep in mind that any litter switch may take some getting used to for both you and your cat. If you’ve never used a lightweight litter like AbsorbX before, you will notice some changes in how it behaves vs. regular clumping litter so you may have to adjust your habits around scooping and cleaning. Your cat will let you know if she approves of the new litter, too. As with any change in litter box (space, size, litter), go slowly to keep kitty’s stress down.

Yes, this litter is strong enough to control odors for multiple cats but is safe for single cat households.

All cat litter can track outside the litter box depending on several factors. The smaller, less-dense particles in lightweight litter can stick to your cat’s paws or get pushed outside the litter box while your cat scratches. For best results with any litter, use a litter box mat to reduce tracking.

The desert dry minerals in ARM & HAMMER™ CLUMP & SEAL™ ABSORBX Lightweight Clumping Litter absorb and trap moisture, while proprietary adhering ingredients "glue" the smaller particles of the litter to the feces and help form hard urine clumps.

AbsorbX contains diatomaceous earth, a highly absorbent natural desert mineral made of smaller, less dense particles. As a result, it absorbs wetness in seconds, making hard, self-contained clumps you can scoop immediately after your cat finishes.

Lightweight cat litter uses smaller, less-dense particles than regular clumping cat litter, making it about 50% lighter to carry and pour. Both lightweight litter and regular clumping litter absorb urine and coat feces into hard, scoopable clumps for easier cleanup.

For best results, we recommend 3-4 inches of litter in your litter box.

Clump & Seal™ AbsorbX lightweight cat litter is designed for multi-cat households with 7-day odor control and fast-absorbing particles that surround urine and feces in seconds. Choose a scented or unscented formula, depending on what you and your cats prefer.

Diatomaceous Earth is a highly absorptive, naturally lightweight mineral found in desert climates.

The ingredient disclosure for ARM & HAMMER™ CLUMP & SEAL™ ABSORBX Lightweight Clumping Litter may be found on the corporate website.

To make room for a better lightweight litter, Arm & Hammer™ has discontinued our previous Lightweight litter to launch AbsorbX™. See the difference by watching the Litter Showdown video on the AbsorbX product page on Armandhammer.com.

The main ingredients in ARM & HAMMER™ CLUMP & SEAL™ ABSORBX Lightweight Clumping Litter are derived from mineral and plant sources.

ARM & HAMMER™ CLUMP & SEAL™ ABSORBX Lightweight Clumping Litter is a different kind of lightweight litter made with ultra-absorbent diatomaceous earth, which is lower in density than our regular clumping litter, but works fast to quickly absorb wetness and odors the minute the cat uses the litter box.

We do not recommend flushing the litter waste or putting it into drains due to the danger of cat feces entering the sewer system. Dangerous bacteria can be found in cat feces which could eventually make its way into ocean waters and threaten marine life, or in the case of local waterways which could impact drinking water, irrigating crops, etc. We recommend only disposing of used litter in the garbage.

ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter Deodorizer is specifically designed for cat litter boxes and therefore should only be used there. Try ARM & HAMMER™ Carpet and Fabric Odor Eliminator to deodorize pet bedding and carpets.

The package for ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter Deodorizer was designed to retain the quality of the product and fragrance. Once the package is opened, the fragrance could become weaker over time.

ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter Deodorizer Powder should be stored in a cool dry place with the top closed.

It is not necessary to use ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter Deodorizer with ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter but using both will give you an extra boost of freshness.

ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter Deodorizer Powder contains odor-fighting ingredients including genuine ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda as well as a specially formulated moisture-activated fragrance. Also included is an ingredient to help keep litter from sticking to the box, making clean-up easier.

ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter Deodorizer Spray contains water, ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda, fragrance and additional ingredients to prevent clumping and crusting.

ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter Deodorizer is slightly alkaline.

Yes, ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ Multi-Cat Litter has powerful odor neutralizers that are designed to work for multiple cats.

Feline Urinary Syndrome (FUS) is a common condition that especially affects male cats. Although there are many theories on what causes or contributes to FUS, there is no indication that clumping (or traditional clay) cat litter causes FUS in cats or kittens.

Yes, all ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litters contain pure ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda.

ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ Cat Litter does not expire.

No.

This special kind of cat litter is made with revolutionary, micro-sealing granules to seal and destroy odors. This improves the litter coverage, interaction with malodors and overall efficacy.

A unique process reduces dust and minimizes product tracking out of the litter box.

A proprietary adhering ingredient "glues" the smaller, micro-particles of the litter to the feces and helps form rock-hard urine clumps.

Proprietary clumping and binding allows the micro-particles of this finer texture litter to coat the surface of feces and also to form very hard urine clumps. This unique, patent-pending technology seals in and destroys odors.

The amount used varies depending on the frequency of litter box usage and the number of cats in your household.

ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ Cat Litter is safe when used as directed. During its development, ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ Cat Litter was evaluated by numerous consumers (and their cats) with no reported adverse effects.

ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ Cat Litter has a fresh scent that activates every time your cat uses the litter box.

ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ Cat Litter is slightly alkaline.

The main ingredients in ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ Cat Litter are derived from mineral and plant sources.

Store in a dry place. If clumping cat litter comes in contact with water, clumps will form. However, it will not be affected by humidity.

ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ LightWeight Litter provides 7-day odor control, but weighs 50% less than our regular litter.

A proprietary adhering ingredient "glues" the smaller particles of the litter to the feces and helps form hard urine clumps.

ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ LightWeight Litter is 100% dust free due to new proprietary ingredients and a new manufacturing process.

A unique process reduces dust and minimizes product tracking out of the litter box.

ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ LightWeight Litter is lightweight because it contains wood fibers, which is lower in density compared to our regular clumping litters.

Yes, ARM & HAMMER™ Double Duty’s powerful feces odor neutralizers are designed to work for multiple cats.

ARM & HAMMER™ Double Duty is the only clumping litter with a formula that combines moisture-activated ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda crystals with urine and feces odor neutralizers to destroy both overpowering odors on contact.

You should dispose of the used litter in the trash. Do not flush litter in the toilet or place it in the drain.

ARM & HAMMER™ Double Duty has a fresh scent that refreshes every time your cat uses the litter box.

ARM & HAMMER™ Double Duty contains clay for absorbency, clumping and deodorization. It also contains powerful compacted ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda crystals for deodorization, as well as a fresh scent fragrance that is activated when it comes in contact with moisture.

We believe in sustainability. So no new trees are cut down in the production of our litter. Instead, we use kiln-dried shavings reclaimed from lumber production.

Feline Pine Clumping Litter is 50% lighter than clay by volume, which makes litter box changes faster and less strenuous.

To transition you cat to use Feline Pine Clumping Litter:

To transition your cat to use Feline Pine Non-Clumping Cat Litter:

Feline Pine Clumping Litter offers the best natural odor control with no added fragrances. It contains natural pine and clumping agent, plus mineral oil for dust control.

Feline Pine Non-Clumping Litter uses the odor-fighting power of 100% natural pine to give you the best natural odor control with no added fragrances.

One 7lb bag of Feline Pine Non-Clumping Cat Litter will last approximately 4 weeks.

Feline Pine Non-Clumping Cat Litter is made from 100% Pine. Sawdust byproduct from lumber mills is collected and compressed into tiny pellets. These pellets act like tiny sponges that absorb urine and break apart into sawdust. Scoop the solid waste daily, and gently shake the box so the good pellets float to the top and the sawdust drops to the bottom. Leave the sawdust in the box as it will still work to absorb moisture and odor. When the box is about 90% sawdust it is time to dispose of it and start with new litter.

Feline Pine Cat Litter is made from completely dehydrated pine fibers, allowing it to absorb liquid like thousands of tiny sponges. Which means your cat's litter box will stay fresh and dry, making cleanup easy.

Since Feline Pine is a natural product, and because every geographical terrain is different, where we acquire our raw material can affect the coloration of the final product. Other factors can include natural floods, fires, droughts, mineral presence in soil, and other occurrences that may affect trees. Because of these natural occurrences and the fact that we do not add any harsh chemicals to our litter, there may be a variety of "shades." A common range can be anywhere between gray to a soft yellow.

No. ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter, as well as other clumpable or scoopable litters, should not be utilized for ice traction.

Feline Urinary Syndrome (FUS) is a common condition that especially affects male cats. Although there are many theories on what causes or contributes to FUS, there is no indication that clumping (or traditional clay) cat litter causes FUS in cats or kittens.

No, it is not recommended.

Yes, all ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litters contain pure ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda.

ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter does not lose its effectiveness over time.

As with any litter, it is possible some particles may scatter outside the box when the cat uses or leaves the box. However, unlike traditional clay litters, clumping litter should not get muddy in the litter box so your cat will not leave muddy footprints or tracks outside the litter box.

No.

The amount used varies depending on the frequency of litter box usage as well as the number of cats in your household.

The frequency with which your cat uses the litter box and the number of cats that use the litter box will determine how often the litter box should be changed. Some consumers change their litter box on a regular schedule (every few days, or weekly, or on trash day, etc.), others change it when it looks wet or when odor is noticeable. Remember, as your cat uses the litter box, scoop out soiled clumps and solids. After you remove the odor clumps and solids, replace the discarded litter with a sprinkling of fresh litter, making sure to maintain at least 3-4 inches of litter in the box.

No. The litter box is a dirty place. Each time your cat uses the litter box, feces and urine introduce odor-causing bacteria. Although the product is not antibacterial, ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter utilizes genuine ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda to eliminate odors caused by bacteria.

As the package indicates, all ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litters are 99% dust-free.

We are extremely confident of the safety of ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter, when used as directed. During its development, ARM & HAMMER™ clumping Cat Litter was evaluated by numerous consumers (and their cats) with no adverse effects. Additionally the safety of baking soda is well known and documented.

Yes, the package is made from 100% recycled materials with 35% from post consumer sources. It is recyclable in areas that accept this type of carton. Please check with your local recycling center for details.

It is not necessary to use ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter Deodorizer with ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter but using both will give you an extra boost of freshness.

It is not normal for a cat to eat cat litter and it may be a sign of illness. Your veterinarian should be contacted immediately. (Please be assured that should a small amount be ingested during normal grooming, your cat's intestinal tract should naturally move the material through the cat's system.)

Although dogs sometimes eat cat litter and other foreign objects, you should remove the litter box from your dog's reach and contact your veterinarian immediately. Ingestion of litter and foreign objects may indicate illness.

Clumping or scoopable litters utilize the "clumping" properties of sodium bentonite, a naturally derived special type of clay, to control litter box odors. This special type of clay uses the moisture it absorbs to bond soiled litter particles into clumps for easy removal and disposal. Litter boxes using clumping litters can be cleaned by removing only the soiled litter and sprinkling a new layer of clumping litter in the box. The box is fresh for use without the unpleasant task of emptying, washing and drying! Ordinary clay litters can absorb moisture, but cannot isolate it for easy removal. Since soiled litter is a source of odor-causing bacteria, clay litter must be completely changed frequently to prevent odor build-up. This involves discarding the entire contents of the litter box, washing and drying the box, and replacing the litter — a messy and smelly task... Cats love a clean litter box and nothing is cleaner than fresh clumping litter. Cats think clumping litter is the best thing since catnip...we think you'll agree!

All ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litters are slightly alkaline.

The main ingredients in ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter are derived from mineral and plant sources.

Toxoplasmosis is a condition caused by a parasite sometimes found in cat feces. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling used cat litter. Pregnant women and those with suppressed immune systems should be especially careful to always do so. Unused ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter in its original package does not contain these parasites.

Store in a dry place if clumping cat litter comes in contact with water, clumps will form. But it will not be affected by humidity.

ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litter Deodorizer is designed to eliminate litter box odors that ordinary scoopable and clay litters can't. The powder formula also prevents the litter from sticking to the bottom of the box, making litter box clean up even easier.

ARM & HAMMER™ Multi-Cat Strength Litter should not be flushed. As a scoopable product, Multi-Cat Strength Litter forms clumps when exposed to direct moisture. Consequently, we do not recommend flushing the product since it can interfere with pipes or a septic system.

Although the exact amount of baking soda is proprietary, the product does contain sufficient levels of baking soda to effectively absorb and eliminate litter box odors.

No. The litter box is a dirty place. Each time your cat uses the litter box, feces and urine introduce odor-causing bacteria. Although the product does not contain an antibacterial ingredient, ARM & HAMMER™ Multi-Cat Strength Litter utilizes genuine ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda to eliminate odors caused by these germs.

It is now available in both scented and unscented formulas.

The product contains ingredients to aid in odor control and clumping. To form rock solid clumps, ARM & HAMMER™ Multi-Cat Strength Litter contains premium grade sodium bentonite, a special type of clay. To eliminate odors, the product contains an Ammonia Odor Block formula with powerful crystals. The Fresh Scent version also contains a moisture-activated fragrance.

The product contains ingredients to aid in odor control and clumping. To form rock solid clumps, ARM & HAMMER™ Multi-Cat Strength Litter contains premium grade sodium bentonite, a special type of clay. To eliminate odors, the product contains an Ammonia Odor Block formula with powerful crystals. The Fresh Scent version also contains a moisture-activated fragrance.

No. However, the cat litter box is a dirty place. Each time the litter box is used, feces and urine introduce odor-causing bacteria. Although ARM & HAMMER™ Naturals™ Cat Litter does not contain an antibacterial ingredient, it utilizes the highly absorbent properties of corncob to help trap and contain odors caused by the bacteria.

It absorbs 2x the liquid vs. regular clay litters. This is far in excess of clay-based litters. ARM & HAMMER™ Naturals™ Cat Litter absorbs from the top down and clumps do not adhere to the litter tray bottom, eliminating sticking to the litter pan. This is a problem common to clay based litters, which makes it more difficult to manage the litter box.

ARM & HAMMER™ Naturals™ Cat Litter uses the world famous deodorization of ARM & HAMMER™ baking soda to absorb and eliminate odors. The specially formulated blend also dries out urine to eliminate any odors caused by bacterial growth. Finally, we add advanced deodorization technology to eliminate any remaining odors.

ARM & HAMMER™ Naturals™ Cat Litter has a neutral pH, so it is neither acidic or basic.

The main ingredient in ARM & HAMMER™ Naturals™ Cat Litter is a specially formulated blend of natural plant based cellulose substrate components. This blend absorbs urine and aids in deodorization. Smaller amounts of natural guar gum and mineral oil aid in clumping. Finally, we use ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda and a proprietary deodorization technology to absorb and eliminate odors.

ARM & HAMMER™ Naturals™ Cat Litter weighs less than clay and clumping litters. You only use as much as you need to fill the litter box, so while the weight is lower, the uses are the same. This has a number of benefits. First, you will find ARM & HAMMER™ Naturals™ Cat Litter much easier to carry and pour than heavier litters. Second, it feels softer on the paws of all cats, but especially kittens. Finally, it's easier to handle in the store and at check out.

There are a variety of reasons people are interested in a litter with natural ingredients. Unlike clay litters, sources of these litters are renewable. More plants grow every year, whereas the supply of sodium bentonite clay is finite.

Natural Litters have historically been sold in bags and we wanted to ensure that consumer visually understood that this is a natural litter.

No. It will not damage floors or carpets. It is naturally lightweight, which makes cleanup easy. Unlike clay litters that can fall deep into the nap of the carpet, ARM & HAMMER™ Naturals™ Cat Litter sits on top of the nap and can be easily vacuumed. Plus soft, pliable ARM & HAMMER™ Naturals™ Cat Litter is gentle on a tile or linoleum floor.

Yes, ARM & HAMMER™ Slide™ Multi-Cat Litter has powerful odor neutralizers that are designed to work for multiple cats.

No, in order to achieve the best product results and obtain the benefits of our EZ Clean Technology®, always start with a clean and dry litter box.

No, it is not recommended.

Feline Urinary Syndrome (FUS) is a common condition that especially affects male cats. Although there are many theories on what causes or contributes to FUS, there is no indication that clumping (or traditional clay) cat litter causes FUS in cats or kittens.

Our Non-Stop Odor Control variety is a continuous action odor control formula, while our Multi-Cat variety odor suppression system is designed to control odors in homes with multiple cats. Both formulas provide our ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ 7 Day Odor Free Home Guarantee.

Remove clumps and solid waste daily to keep the rest of the litter fresh.

Yes, all ARM & HAMMER™ Cat Litters contain pure ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda.

ARM & HAMMER™ Slide™ Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter does not expire.

ARM & HAMMER™ SLIDE™ Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter provides the same great 7 day Odor Free Home Guarantee of our original Clump & Seal™ litter. With the additional benefits of our exclusive EZ Clean Technology®, ARM & HAMMER™ SLIDE™ Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter keeps litter from sticking to the litter box, so used litter slides right out.

No.

All of our cat litters undergo a complete safety assessment by our Toxicology Group, which includes long term use and possible effects. If they are not found safe they are not released for manufacturing and sale.

ARM & HAMMER™ SLIDE™ Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter is built on the strong odor control foundation provided by our Original Clump & Seal™ products which seal and destroy odors. With the added benefit of our new, patented EZ Clean Technology®, it keeps litter from sticking to the litter box, so it slides right out for easy clean-up.

A proprietary adhering ingredient "glues" the smaller, micro-particles of the litter to the feces and helps form rock-hard urine clumps.

Proprietary clumping and binding allows the micro-particles of this finer texture litter to coat the surface of feces and also to form very hard urine clumps. This unique, patent-pending technology seals in and destroys odors.

The amount used varies depending on the frequency of litter box usage and the number of cats in your household.

The frequency with which your cat uses the litter box and the number of cats that use the litter box will determine how often the litter box should be changed. Some consumers change their litter box on a regular schedule (every few days, or weekly, or on trash day, etc.); others change it when it looks wet or when odor is noticeable. Remember, as your cat uses the litter box, scoop out soiled clumps and solids. After you remove the odor clumps and solids, replace the discarded litter with a sprinkling of fresh litter, making sure to maintain at least 3-4 inches of litter in the box.

You should dispose of the used litter in the trash. Do not flush litter down the toilet or place it in the drain.

Yes ARM & HAMMER™ SLIDE™ Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter is ultra-low dust just like the traditional ARM & HAMMER™ Clump & Seal™ clumping cat litters.

ARM & HAMMER™ SLIDE™ Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter is safe when used as directed. During its development, ARM & HAMMER™ SLIDE™ Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter was evaluated by numerous consumers (and their cats) with no reported adverse effects.

Yes, the package is made from 100% recycled materials with 35% from post-consumer sources. It is recyclable in areas that accept this type of carton. Please check with your local recycling center for details.

It is not normal for a cat to eat cat litter and it may be a sign of illness. Your veterinarian should be contacted immediately. (Please be assured that should a small amount be ingested during normal grooming, your cat's intestinal tract should naturally move the material through the cat's system.)

Although dogs sometimes eat cat litter and other foreign objects, you should remove the litter box from your dog's reach and contact your veterinarian immediately. Ingestion of litter and foreign objects may indicate illness.

Litter is coated with an invisible, residue free, proprietary coating that prevents it from sticking.

ARM & HAMMER™ SLIDE™ Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litters are slightly alkaline.

The main ingredients in ARM & HAMMER™ SLIDE™ Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter are derived from mineral sources.

Store in a dry place. If clumping cat litter comes in contact with water, clumps will form. However, it will not be affected by humidity.

The ingredients are mined from the earth and there will be natural variations.

Super Scoop™ should not be flushed. As a scoopable product, Super Scoop™ forms clumps when exposed to direct moisture. Consequently, do not flush the product since it can interfere with pipes or a septic system.

When using ARM & HAMMER™ Super Scoop™ for the first time begin with a clean, empty litter box. Fill the litter box with at least 3-4 inches of ARM & HAMMER™ Super Scoop™. As your cat uses the litter box, scoop out soiled clumps and solids. The quick, hard clumping action of ARM & HAMMER™ Super Scoop™ locks odors inside and helps prevent crumbling so the rest of the litter stays first-day-fresh longer. After you groom the litter box by removing the odor clumps and solids, replace the discarded litter with a sprinkling of fresh litter. Please be sure to maintain at least a 3-4- inch layer in the box.

The product contains ingredients to aid in odor control. To form rock solid clumps, ARM & HAMMER™ Super Scoop™ contains premium grade sodium bentonite, a special type of clay. To eliminate odors, the product contains an Ammonia Odor Block formula with powerful crystals. The Fresh Scent version also contains a moisture-activated fragrance.