Fresh Step Wipes – A Spotless Performance

I think I can say without fear of contradiction that the least appealing aspect of owning a cat is having to clean the litter box (or boxes). I know it is for me. But since I’m not rich enough to purchase one of the fancy-schmancy, state-of-the-art, self-cleaning litter boxes, I am simply relegated to cleaning the darned things myself. Such is life.

I also know that such things as litter box liners exist, but I personally don’t think they’re the final answer in keeping the box clean. Think about it this way – you put garbage bags in your garbage can, but is the can itself spotless? Yeah, mine isn’t, either. So, while they’re helpful, they’re not the solution I was seeking.

Thankfully I discovered a little helper in my quest for a clean facility for my dear Jazzmine. Fresh Step, makers of the top-notch varieties of cat litter, also makes these handy wipes. The wipes come pre-moistened and fortified with cleaners, much like the household Clorox wipes do. They do a great job of cleaning the box and leaving behind a fresh scent. The cleaner is also feline-safe, so Jazzmine can use her litter box immediately after it’s cleaned (and she usually does, much to my chagrin). And since it doesn’t take that many wipes to clean the box, one container lasts for quite some time. Perhaps best of all, the Clorox company manufactures them, so it’s a sure bet that they really do more than just a surface cleaning job.

Strangely, I have yet to find these wondrous wipes in any of the major pet stores. In fact, the first time I saw them was at Wal-Mart. They weren’t too expensive; I paid less than $3 for them container I purchased. I called the closest chain pet store and asked if they carried them, but the friendly sales associate was unfamiliar with them. He checked for me, and when he came back, he told me they didn’t carry them. He was unable to tell me why that was, and explained that they did carry other wipes. I would think that since these wipes work as well as they do, stores would be clamoring over them, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. At any rate, I’m glad that Wal-Mart has them, as I have become very fond of them, and hope they’re easy to find when I finally finish this container.

In short, I highly recommend Fresh Step wipes for all cat users as they’re the perfect combination of effectiveness, value, and affordability.

Editor’s Note: We didn’t receive any of these wipes from the company for review, we just liked the product. A LOT. Our opinion is totally unsolicited! If you’re listening, Fresh Step, we’ll be happy to test a container or two of your Fresh Step Wipes!

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