If Your Cat Tracks Litter Mess All Over The House, You Need These 8 Products, According To A Life-Long Cat Owner

While regular floor cleaning will always be necessary for cat owners, there are certainly some additional items and helpful product swaps out there that can make it less of a full-time job by significantly reducing the amount of litter your cat tracks around the house — many of which I use myself. Shop them yourself in the list ahead. 

In my experience, a litter-catching mat is one of your best defenses against far-flung litter granules scattering your home, and this one by Gorilla Grip not only has a high-ranking mention from Wirecutter, but it also has 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon across 53,100+ ratings. Available in 10 sizes and several colors, this water-resistant and non-sliding mat features a thick-coiled mesh top layer that captures excess litter from your cat's paws. 

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+.

Although my own litter mat was purchased years ago, this one from Chewy is very similar and is made from woven sisal that is surprisingly durable. I like the material because it's easy to clean, either with a vacuum or by shaking it outdoors, and doesn't appear to bother either of my cats' paws. You can shop it in two sizes. 

Get it from Chewy for $10.49+.

Desperate to hide the obtrusive appearance of my cat's litter box in my home, I invested in this clever mid-century-inspired cabinet that not only looks good, but keeps the floor tidier than if the box were just out and exposed. The slatted door has a push-open closure to reveal the compartment that holds my cat's open-top litter box (he enters easily through the opening to the left), and the two functional drawers on top are surprisingly generous enough to hold my cat's litter and grooming essentials and more. To keep things extra scatter-proof, I still keep a mat, similar to the one featured earlier on this list, placed under the box inside the cabinet. 

Get it from Wayfair for $230.62 (originally $442; also available in oak).

When it's time for the daily task of litter box tidying, you don't always want to haul out a full-sized vacuum or even bother with a broom and dust pan. This wand vacuum by Shark makes the chore as pain-free as possible, and thanks to its diminutive size, it's even easier to reach around the tight corners of the box, along baseboards, or inside litter box hutches like the one featured above. Weighing less than 1.4 pounds, Sharks' tiny but mighty creation still promises suction power that you can rely on, comes with two crevice tools and a charging dock that's equally as petite. 

Get it from Amazon for $84.99+ (available in five colors).

Several months ago, I made the switch from traditional clay litter to tofu litter after a vet we spoke to revealed that its no-dust formula can actually be healthier for pets and humans, while also reducing mess. The Michu brand litter in the peach scent is the one I use, and it's made from 100% natural and biodegradable soy or pea fibers that leave literally no dust and powdery residue to speak of. I also think the larger-sized grains are less likely to escape the box compared to clay formulas, and in terms of clumping, absorption and odor-control, I agree with the vets — this is a superior choice. 

Get it from Amazon for $28.29.

If you want to get ahead of litter mess altogether with as little effort on your part as possible, then a robot vacuum may be just what you need. This particular Roborock robot vacuum also has a mopping feature, so not only will you be free from litter grains getting stuck to the bottoms of your feet, but you'll also do away with any chalky residue left behind by kitty paws. 

Amazon customers who are also cat owners confirm that the Roborock Q7 M5+ excels at maintaining litter mess, with the help of its powerful 10000Pa suction and crevice catching arm. Like most automatic vacuums, the Roborock allows you to schedule cleaning times and intuitively maps your entire home, plus the charging base only needs to be dumped every five to seven weeks. 

Get it from Amazon for $299.99.

Tons of cat-owner testimonials praise this for its mess-reducing design. 

"We love that it minimizes the mess and significantly reduces the amount of litter tracked more than a few kitten-sized steps away from the litter box," one Chewy shopper wrote. 

This sleek-looking box has a top-sided entry boarded by built-in grooves to help capture litter each time your pet jumps out of the box to exit. 

Get it from Chewy for $30.64+ (available in four colors).

"If you have cats that like to kick litter outside of their traditional boxes, this is definitely a game-changer because I’m not having to sweep multiple times a day. They barely track anything outside of the box now," one Amazon customer wrote in their review of the Litter Robot 4, an automatic litter box that even our former editors have enthusiastically endorsed. 

This self-cleaning litter box smartly detects when your cat uses and exits the box before turning on the noiseless sifting process that separates the waste from the litter into a pre-bagged bin that couldn't be easier to dispose of. Using the companion app, you can also keep track of your cat's bathroom habits.

You can even purchase the Litter Robot trap mat, which fits perfectly around the semi-circular base of the Litter Robot. 

Get the litter box from Amazon for $499 and the trap mat from Chewy for $48 (available in four colors).