Put a stop to Cat Litter Dust and Tracts

Put a Stop to Cat litter Dust and Tracks

   If you have a cat, undoubtedly one of the problems you face is the litter from the litter box being tracked throughout your home. You've probably been jarred awake on your way to the bathroom in the middle of the night by a piece of cat litter. not only is litter tracking a nuisance, but it can lead to frustrating problems around the home.

   According to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Air  and Radiation, an increasing amount of scientific evidence indicates that the air within our homes can be more seriously polluted than outdoor air in even the largest, industrialized cities. Since we spend much of our time at home, it's important to keep the air clean and free of dust and other airborne allergens.

   Most cat owners have encountered the plume of dust that rises when you pour litter in the litter box, or the tracks of dust that the kitty has left behind. However, within recent years a new breed of natural litter has hit the market. Un like outdated clay based cat litters, many of the natural litters, such as Feline Pine, are virtually dust free. More information is available online at   www.stopcatlittertracking.com  Taking this is one small step and changing your cat litter can improve air quality and cut back on dust levels that can potentially harm your family.

   Filling the litter box with an all-natural pine based litter will not only cut down on tracking dust, but also cut back on toxins. The US National Center for Health Statistics reported that one in three people today suffer from asthma, allergies, bronchitis or sinusitis. One suggested treatment for these condition is reducing synthetic chemicals within the home. Search the market for a cat litter that is silica dust free aand has no chenical additives or artifical fragrances.

  Cat litter can also be particularly harmful to home furnishings. Clay litters contain an extremely abrasive substance, silica, that can damage hardwood and even some tile flooring. One way to protect your floor is by using a mat at the front of the litter box: also switch to an all-natural litter, such as pine litter, that touts less tracking and has smoother surfaces than gritty clay litter. Most floors are made of "hardwoods"-- maple, oak, cherry; they'll lose the scratching battle with clay every time. Cat made of " softwood," such as pine, is non-abrasive and will keep your floors looking their best.