I grew up with cats, and with the exception of my college days in the dorms, I can't remember a time when a feline didn't grace my home. So when the opportunity arose, I was excited to try out a Litter Genie. To put it simply, it's a Diaper Genie for cats: a large plastic bin that holds litter box waste in an odor-proof plastic bag.
It arrived on my doorstep in a large box, and I assembled it in about 15 minutes using the illustrated directions provided. My 14-year old cat, Ms. Kitty, was less than amused by its presence initially, but adjusted within the first few days.
About 10 days into the process, here are the pros and cons of the unit:
Pros:
It does indeed do away with odors effectively.
It's easy to assemble.
The color of the unit is very neutral, so it can be left plain if you prefer discretion or jazzed up nicely with stickers, drawings, and so on.
Cons:
It's big. If you have a small space like I do, it could be hard to find a spot for it that's both close to the litter box and far from your feet when you're using the restroom.
The slider handle that separates the area where you dump the poo clumps from the bag of waste suspended below the unit can be hard to use.
Depending on how often your cat goes #2, you may need to change out the bag quite frequently.
You still need to scoop out the litter box!
All in all, it's not a bad product, but it would definitely work better for someone who keeps his or her litter box in, say, a basement away from human traffic. I do give it kudos for odor control and management and for extending the life of a batch of cat litter. But if you're the kind who deposits kitty's waste directly into an outdoor trash can and doesn't mind doing so, this probably isn't a product that should be on your must-have list.
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