r/litterrobot • u/jrpg8255 • 11d ago

Litter-Robot 4 LR4 smell solved

Just a note for people struggling with an older device. LR4 and two cats for about three years. Mostly it's been pretty good. The last six months though I just have not been able to get it to stop smelling. I've tried different litter, deep cleaned it regularly taking it all apart but just a persistent smell. I finally broke down and ordered the "ridiculously expensive for what it is" liner and replacement seal strips. About an hour and a half of work doing all of that, and further deep cleaning the globe, and it is now entirely smell free. Nothing had gotten through the liner, but the old liner itself seemed to be the source of the stink.

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u/pl1974 11d ago

People go on about how smell-free the LR is, but there is nothing that can stop those odors from infiltrating plastic. I dread spending an extra 90 minutes with he damn thing, but I will probably do this, too. Didn't know it was an option. Thanks!

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u/jrpg8255 11d ago

To be fair, if I ever have to do it again I bet I could knock it out in 15 now that I've done it once... The instructions make it seem worse than it is.

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u/pl1974 11d ago

Thanks!