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This TikTok Cleaning Device Is A Must For Cat Owners

This TikTok Cleaning Device Is A Must For Cat Owners

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Even the most ardent cat people will agree that cleaning the litter box isn't cute. It's messy, smelly and demands complete wrist control or else you'll end up with a breadcrumb trail of litter from the box to the trash can. Until now.
One reviewer said using an integrated scoop was easier and quicker than other devices she had tried, and lighter to hold.
To help you step up your litter box game, here is an all-in-one scooper you'll use every day.
Neater Pet's Neater scooper with a separate bag pack
With over 6,000 positive reviews, this scooper from Neater Pets is a fan favorite. It comes with a separate waste bag holder than you can attach to your litter box or to the scoop itself, and comes apart for easy cleaning. Reviews say this works better if you have a larger litter box and/or a litter box that allowed for you to easily reach into it to scoop. Promising reviews: "I would recommend this to anyone who has the fun job of cleaning a cats "sand box" as I call it. It makes it SOO easy to sift through and so simple. When scooping, I have found using the scoop to get as much of the litter you can sifted and then turn the scoop upright and the poop goes into the bagged end. There is a flap that keeps the poop inside while you continue to sift. You can turn it upside down to scoop more and it doesn't come out as long as the flap closes. The scoop snaps off, you take the pooped filled bag out, tie it up and discard. Works perfectly. With this, it doesn't make a mess and you don't rarely don't have to change the entire litter in the box. I give this an A+." —Pamela Wessinger"I like the fact that I can use this to scoop and bag at the same time. The trap door does work and keeps it from falling back out. I don't have to hold the bag and worry about litter poop and urine getting on my fingers." —knuckleup10Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three sizes and five colors).
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Looking for some extra luck this month? Try blowing cinnamon on your front door – spiritual wellness experts reveal why it will bring good fortune
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Looking for some extra luck this month? Try blowing cinnamon on your front door – spiritual wellness experts reveal why it will bring good fortune

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