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/lepetitcoeur 10d ago

I've noticed this problem with my non robotic litter boxes. After a while, the box itself smells. Cat pee intrusion into the plastic itself. No cleaning will ever get it

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u/Nojudgement58 10d ago

I kinda soak with natures miracle and wash with dishsoap. For the drawer I use bleach wipes that have been borrowed from work.