Cost-Cutting Uses for Kitty Litter

Cat litter is a low cost, versatile product that can clean up and deodorize your home.

Here are just a few practical, frugal ideas:

Put cat litter in old pantyhose or socks, and put them inside gym bags, sleeping bags and tents. They will stay odorless, dry and free of mold. You can also place the socks in chests, trunks or boxes to freshen books and other stored items.

Use kitty litter to soak up fresh spills, including oil in the driveway or carport. Simply put a generous layer of litter over the affected area and wait a few minutes for the mess to be absorbed.

Scented cat litter, placed in a small container, is great for deodorizing refrigerators and closets. Remember to change it regularly, as you would baking soda.

Place kitty litter in the bottom of an ashtray. It absorbs smoky odors and puts out the ashes quickly.

Cat litter in the bottom of garbage pails is a good way to keep them deodorized, and free of sticky spills.

Do you have a koi pond? Use cat litter to clean up an algae problem. Use one pound of litter per 2,000 gallons of pond water. The bentonite in the litter kills the algae. Your pond may appear muddy at first, but the water will clear after a day or two.


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