Hide the litter box: 7 smart ideas

The quiet place for the house tiger doesn't really match the interior? We'll show you 7 smart ideas on how to hide a litter box.

House tigers enliven every home and we don't want to exchange them for any price in the world. With a cat, a litter box also moves in, which does not necessarily fit into the cozy interior decoratively … If you are bothered by it or don't want to bump your nose into it, you will find 7 charming ideas here to hide the litter box.

7 smart ideas on how to hide the litter box

1. Cat chest of drawers

The simplest solution: You get yourself a cat chest of drawers. They are already designed in such a way that the cat village fits in. If the litter box is in the bathroom anyway, there is a washbasin cabinet with a built-in entrance.

2. DIY bench

The litter box disappears – simsalabim – very easily under a self-made bank:

It fits in the hallway, kitchen or living room and is guaranteed not to be noticed by anyone.

3rd stair place

What is accumulating under the stairs with you? Instead of using it as a shelf for all the odds and ends, you should use the space under the stairs for a litter box. It doesn't even need a decorative cover for that.

4th closet

Part of the wall unit quickly becomes a quiet place for the fur nose. The drawer makes cleaning a lot easier!

5. Open shelf

The open shelf is also a practical piece of furniture when it comes to integrating the quiet place of your velvet paw into the interior.

6. Curtains

The toilet can be easily hidden with curtains. Whether the box is in the hallway or in the bathroom – it won't be noticed in the apartment.

7. High rack

If space is limited, ideally combine storage space with a litter box area:

Tips for the incognito toilet

So that your house tiger also feels comfortable in it, you should consider the following points:

  • The size of your cat and the associated space requirements. Nobody wants to do business in a huddle, right?
  • Once you have chosen a spot for the incognito toilet, note the dimensions when buying or building it yourself.
  • You need to clean the litter box regularly, so make sure beforehand that the hiding place or construction doesn't make it too complicated.
  • The material should be stable and durable as well as tolerate moisture.
  • Choose a place where your cat is comfortable. If she's afraid of the washing machine, this is not the place …
  • Make sure that the place for the litter box can also be ventilated or that enough air can get in.
  • A cat litter mat ensures that the litter does not spread all over the home.

Litter box stinks all the time? You can do that

First of all: Avoid using chemical agents that only mask the smell! A regular cleaning should however go without saying. In addition, the cat litter is not the right one, because there are also differences in the composition. Maybe try another one. Something that shouldn't just apply to humans is oneself a balanced diet. The right food can help contain bad odors in the litter box.

Did you know that some plants could be bad for your fur nose? Here you can find out everything about plants that are poisonous for cats. Here you can find out what you can do if your cat bites, your cat coughs or your cat has a fever.

Would you like to chat about your pet? You are sure to find like-minded people in the BRIGITTE Community.

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