Cat Litter Absorbency, Clumping and Odor: What to Test

Absorbency, Clumping and Odor Control in Cat Litter

These performance characteristics should be evaluated on an identified finished product. A retailer name, broad material category, or marketing phrase does not establish the formula, test result, customer rating, or superiority of a cat litter.

What to Measure

• Liquid handling: sample amount, liquid volume, contact time and free liquid.
• Clump integrity: formation time, footprint, bottom sticking and scoop breakage.
• Dust: consistent pouring method, sample condition, unit and acceptance limit.
• Odor: defined source, dose, temperature, standing time and scoring method.
• Consumption: starting quantity, scooped waste, top-ups and full replacements.

Avoid Unsupported Comparisons

Do not invent star ratings, reviews, competitor results, cost savings, health benefits, biodegradability, or environmental performance. Report only the products, batches, methods and results actually evaluated.

Complete guide: How to Test Cat Litter Performance