Best Self Cleaning Litter Box Reviews 2021

CatGenie is a brand dedicated to manufacturing a high-quality, functional and innovative self-cleaning cat litter box. It’s been tried and tested by veterinarians worldwide and is a clean, green way to keep your cat litter tray sparkling.

When it comes to the least amount of work you will have to do cleaning up after your cat, the CatGenie Self-Washing Cat Box is the closest you are going to get to training your cat to use the toilet – and this cat box even “flushes” itself. It even looks like a mini kitty-potty! Before we go any further, we need to stress that this litter box requires both an electrical outlet and connection to a running cold water source (either a bathroom toilet, utility room or wash room work well). If you can’t do that, this cat box won’t work for you, but we are guessing you are going to want read on just for curiosity sake.

The CatGenie uses special Washable Granules™ that satisfy a cat’s instinct to dig and cover its waste. They don’t need to be changed because the system automatically does the cleaning – simply replenish as needed. It has features that are totally unique compared to the other self cleaning litter boxes that we reviewed. It can be installed using the water line from your washer, toilet or utility sink – the necessary T-Adapters are included. If your cat likes additional privacy, you can also purchase sides or a dome to go with the CatGenie.

What makes this system work is multi-step processes. First, uniquely designed grated called the GenieHand drops down into the basin shaped tray and scoops out all the solid waste, which is then deposited into a separate chamber. As this is happening, the litter tray starts to fill with water and sani-solution. Meanwhile, within the chamber an impeller grinds up the waste, hair balls and all, liquefying it so that it can be flushed away (either in your toilet of through the supplied drain house) – and it’s completely septic safe. As this is happening, the pellets are washed and the dirty water is drained away – followed by a few spinning rinse cycles. Lastly hot air blows both the granules and box dry.

This is not a quick process – from start to finish it takes about 30 minutes, split half and half between cleaning and drying. But the end result is worth it. Every bit of urine and waste has been washed away and you start with a freshly cleaned, disinfected and sanitized litter box.

The “basic model” offers two options for how the cleaning process is started – either manual or by a set number of times per day. You can choose 6, 8, 12 or 24 hour intervals. A newer (and more expensive model), the CatGenie 120 Self-Washing Self-Flushing Cat Box, does give you the option of setting the cleaning process to start shortly after your cat leaves the box. Whichever model you get, neither will start the cleaning process if it senses that your cat is inside the litter box. You can also push a button to start the cleaning cycle manually at any time.

PetSafe was founded in 1991 and they’re now the largest manufacturer of electronic pet training products in the US. They’re dedicated to innovation and advanced designs when it comes to their pet products, which includes harnesses, leashes, toys, feeders and litter boxes.

The PetSafe ScoopFree Litter Box stays fresh and clean without any need for scooping. It needs to be plugged in and then used an automatic rake system that sweeps away any cat waste either 5, 10 or 20 minutes after your cat has used the tray.

Here’s some more awesome features to expect:

• Self cleans for weeks without any interference
• Superior odor control with closed waste compartment
• Automatically resets rake timer when cat enters the box
• Disposable leak-proof litter trays
• 5x better odor control with crystal litter
• Hooded tray for privacy and reduced litter tracking
• Suitable for cats of any size over 6 months

Litter Robot is a brand under the AutoPets company. AutoPets was founded in 1999 and has three other brands under their umbrella; Feed-Safe, Kitty Play Zone and Kitty a Go Go. With over 15 years in business, they’re proud to offer one of the worlds cleanest and easiest cat litter trays.

Just by looking at the Litter-Robot III Open Air Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box, you can see that there have been some design improvements on the Open Air II. First of all, they made it bigger so it can now accommodate larger cats better. The dimensions of the LIII are 29.5”H x 24.25”W x 27”D (as compared to the Bubble which is 29"H x 22"W x 24"D). The waste container has a slightly smaller overall volume, but basically it’s about the same size -- it’s now 16” x 11” x 6” (compared to 16” x 12.5” x 5”). They did make an improvement on the charcoal filtration system, adding has added vents for better odor control. As of now, it’s only available in one color – bisque.

The other thing you will notice right away as being different is the entrance way. Instead of the round, straight forward facing entry, the Open-Air LRIII has an ergonomically designed oval shaped entrance – this takes into consideration the height of a cat, as well as the width (and is now better suited for those larger cats). The entrance “tips upward,” allowing for some light to get in and the angle of the extender lip helps stray litter fall back inside. There is no back bubble, but they did add a nice blue automatic LED night light which is great for older cats. It’s just enough light for them, without being too much for you – it can be turned on and off.

• Drawer Full Indictor Light – A blue light will blink when the waste drawer of the Litter-Robot 3 is full.
• Adjustable Cleaning Cycles – with the Series 2 Litter Robots, you only have one option for the delay after your cat leaves the box, 7 minutes. With the Series 3 you can choose between 3, 7 or 15 minutes.
• Self-adjusting cat sensor – In the prior versions the sensor was connected to the step, but in the LIII it is connected to the actual globe. This means that even if your cat bypasses the steps, either on the way in or out, the sensor will still know that it’s time to start cleaning.
• Sleep Mode – For the Litter-Robot II, if you didn’t want the cleaning cycle to run you had to either unplug it or turn it off (and remember to turn it back on in the morning). The Litter Robot III has an 8 hour sleep mode that turns of the cleaning sensors so you can have quiet when you want it. Once the Sleep Mode has been activated, you still have the option to perform a cleaning cycle by pressing the manual start option.
• Control Panel Lock Out – Children are fascinated with this little robot, which means that they love to push the buttons. This model lets you lock the button functions so they can’t change your settings or accidentally start a cleaning cycle (or mischievously start one when the cat is in side).

Nature’s Miracle is a brand focused on bringing you safe, children and pet safe cleaning solutions. Their products effectively remove stains and odors using all family-safe ingredients. Their products range from cleaning sprays, foams and solutions to grooming products and litter trays.

The Nature’s Miracle Multi Cat Litter Box is a hooded litter box that automatically scoops and cleans after each use. It’s ideal for home with multiple cats and here’s why:

• Uses odor control receptacles
• Carbon filters prevent odor
• Constructed with antimicrobial materials that prevent odor from bacteria
• Extra-large litter box holds 30% more litter than a single box
• Measures 30 x 11.8 x 18.1-inches

Omega Paw is a brand who design, develop and manufacture a range of dog and cat products. They produce high-quality toys, treat toys, beds, bath kits, litter boxes and more.

Okay, let’s start with this important piece of information – you DO have to do some work with this machine because it will not separate the waste all by itself. So in some ways the “self cleaning” tag is a bit misleading – we would actually consider this a “semi-self cleaning” litter box. With that being said, because of the affordable price (as compared to motorized self cleaning litter boxes) and because it does make your job less work, it was worthy of being included on this list. By the way, this litter box got our vote for “best value” when it comes to the top litter boxes overall. Daily cleaning is easy with the Roll’n Clean™ Litter Box by Omega Paw -- all you have to do is roll the box upside down and back again! Comes in 3 sizes and a variety of colors.

If you look at the Omega Paw from a cat’s perspective, it has all the features that matter (at least to most cats).

• Privacy provided by the enclosed hood
• Don’t have to change from favorite brand of litter
• Ease of use for the owner = clean place to “go”
• A “bathroom” that doesn’t stink
• No motor or rake – means nothing to scare them
• Low affordable cost means more cat toys!

What more could your loveable, feline friend ask for in a litter box? It’s no wonder this litter box made it on two of our top litter box lists.