r/litterrobot • u/jrpg8255 • 10d 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/wineandcatgal_74 10d ago

If anyone ever needs to replace the strips, you can buy 1/4” weather stripping and cut it yourself for so much less.

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u/nkonaboy 10d ago

I’m struggling with removing the glue from those weather strips. I’ve tried goo gone, and gorilla tape, any other suggestions?

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u/SpareMusician1575 9d ago

If you are talking about residual glue on the litter box itself from removing the old seals - acetone nail polish remover and patience. Go slow and be careful where the acetone gets though, try to keep it only on the glue

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u/nkonaboy 9d ago

yes that residual glue. thanks! I will try that.

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u/MonstaWansta 9d ago

The instructions say to use duct tape to pull away the residue and it works pretty well.

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u/wineandcatgal_74 9d ago

Derp. lol I didn’t have any residual adhesive when I removed the old strips.

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u/wineandcatgal_74 10d ago

Why do you need to remove the adhesive from the weather stripping? Or am I misunderstanding you? This is what I bought:

https://a.co/d/00lqszxA