I was recently sponsored by the makers of Fresh Stepยฎ Litter to conduct a “sniff test” of their all new Triple Action Litter. Read on to find out how it scored against some of the toughest noses I know!
One of my favorite things about fall is the smells! I love the smells of a crisp fall morning, wet leaves, fall candles burning, pumpkin goodies baking or a hearty soup simmering on the stove. However, nothing destroys the ambience created by those homely fall smells quicker then the smell of used kitty litter.
When the weather turns cooler my cats, who practically lived outdoors during the summer, suddenly want to spend their days curled up on a blanket inside. I guess I can’t blame them much there! While cuddling up with my cats on a chilly fall night does add to the nostalgia of the season, it also adds to the strain on the litter box.
Fortunately, Fresh Step’s new Triple Action Litter is revolutionizing the way that cat litter is made, so that the litter box always stays clean and fresh, leaving you to enjoy the more pleasant smells of fall. They have done this once before when they added carbon to their Fresh Step Litter. Now they have taken it a step further by adding chlorophyll and essential oils to their formula. Chlorophyll combined with the carbon seals away odors naturally.
To put it to the test, I recently conducted a “sniff test”, to see how Fresh Step Triple Action Litter compared against two other leading cat litter brands. I had three containers ( A, B and C) which contained equal amounts of cat litter along with two drops of garlic oil. I enlisted the help of my niece, to be the exam proctor (since I knew the answers, and my husband thought I would coerce the exam participants to get the results I wanted!)
I took the test over to my parent’s house when we all would be there for a family dinner. After dinner, I let my niece get to work administering the test to 10 of my family members. She was an amazing test proctor and explained to each person that they should smell each container and name the letter of the one that smelled the best (the least garlicky). She even had a candle for the participants to smell in between sniffs, to clear their nasal palettes.
The results are…..
Of the 10 people in the test, every person picked “sample B” which was the sample with the Fresh Step Triple Action Liter mixed with the garlic oil. When my wonderful participants smelled the other two samples they said that they could smell the garlic very strongly (it was pretty pungent) but with the Fresh Step sample, the garlic oil was barely recognizable!
For the real test, I allowed some of the pickiest noses in my home to try out the litter… My two cats Fudgie and Tails. They both have been using the litter for a week and seem to be fairly satisfied… As much as cats ever are!
To let some of the pickiest and wettest noses in your house try out New Fresh Step Triple Action Litter, you can pick up a 20 lb box for about $10.29 at grocery stores and pet stores nationwide. You can also visit them online atย the fresh step web page.
However, one Clever Housewife reader will get to win 5 free product coupons! The giveaway will end at 11:59pm PT on 12/4. To enter, fill out the form below.
I participated in this post on behalf of the makers of Fresh Stepยฎ Litter and Burst Media. Although I was compensated for my time and commitment, all opinions are my own.
Mary trotman says
I have one cat named Harrison!
Maggie C says
I have 3 cats. They are Daisy, Carrie and Chloe.
Mary VanTil says
I have 2 cats one is named Kitta Koo, & the other is named Missy Moo Thanks for the giveaway!
Heather Rudy says
We have one cat and she is our third child.
Sheila K. says
I have one cat, a beautiful red tabby named Joey!
Tesa S. says
We are a rescue family, so here goes…Let’s see – our newest, Mr. Mao, Happy Cat, Cougar, Shinagami (Fiery Death in Japanese), Sissy, Indy (Short for Independence because he walked up on a July 4th), Mama Flower. That makes 7. That is all…p.s. we have a “cat” room with a cat door that goes outside to an enclosed area. We also maintain 4 litter boxes…That’s a lot of litter!!!
Missy Kayser says
We have just one kitty. We rescued Sonja when she was 5 months old. Love her to bits and pieces!
Mary Diehl says
I have one cat-kitten actually, but he is so big he looks full grown. He’s a tiger stripped cat and I just love him. My boy named him Authur after the kids show. lol. thank you for the giveaway
rose fann says
I have one purr box and her name is oreo, my hubby rescued her for me about 2 years ago..she is her own kitty and depending on her day if she wants you to love on her or not
norma geiger says
Tidy is all we use
norma geiger says
Two cats
Tracey Pullum says
We have three cats. Sophie, Tweety (aka baby key) and Nimbus. Sure could use a little help in the kitty potty!
Lisa says
i have 3 cats Chainsaw, Baby momma, and Psycho. We also have 3 un named kittens 2 of which will be finding new homes soon. Full house of kittys here.
Victoria Conci Meblin says
I have one cat named Hermione.
Gianna says
Snowball II.
brenda graver says
two cats callie and little bit
Tammy says
We have 2 inside cats and 1 outside cat
terri lewis says
Too many:)
Ingbean says
Have one kitty named Sophie … she is only an inside cat.
DIANE says
2, Miss Macy & Miss Kaylee Marie
summer says
Have 4
regina malloy says
I have 9 kitties ..ok ready..they are .Smudge ,Sandy,Cutie Pie,Scamps,Butterscotch,Fluffy,Oreo, Ms Posey and Cashew
Amanda says
We have two black cats….. Shadow and Twilight. ๐
Liz K says
I could really use this with the two I kitties adopted this week! ๐
Jenny mueller says
Snickers, sunshine and luna love fresh step litter and so do I. It is a quality made product that really stands up to whatever they throw at it!
mary mcmenamy says
I have a grey tiged tabby kiki
Amanda bowers says
I have 1 sweet fuzzy, cuddly cat! His name is Tiger. My other cat is in heaven now ๐ his name was Hines mckitten. My kids all love tiger!
Maralea says
I don’t have any, however, my daughter has 2
Becky Barney says
2 inside rescue kittens. Sisters who are the most love able babies ever! Arya and Nico!
Erica says
We have one kitten, Paris. She is 4 months old!
John says
3 cats all about 4 years old
Nancy Fender says
I have a senior cat named Joey and a younger crazy cat named Lizzie!
Cathy French says
We have two cats, Tweek and Token.
Amanda E. says
I have three cats…or rather they own me it seems like at times…
Valerie says
We’ve got one mainecoon named Grizzly.
Kelly says
I have a black cat and a tuxedo cat.
rich morris says
i have two cats who are sisters
Nicole Ferland says
I have one cat named Jack!
Vicky D says
I have one cat named Tink.
Regina says
I have one cat named Oreo…
Linda Szymoniak says
We have three cats.
Amy Orvin says
I have 4 indoor only very spoiled cats.
Their names are Chester, Bubba, Little and Ryder
Vicki says
I have 2 loveable cats named Pooter and Precious.
Betty says
we have one cat – Woosie who sheds like there are 3 cats in the house
marian boll says
Just one cat, but, do 3 dogs give me any extra points???
Stefanie Gladden says
we have 3 cats! snowball, peter, and sam!
Cindy S says
We have 6 cats – Daisy, Boots, Tuxedo, Harley, Magoo, and Faith!
Connie Tillman says
3 Cats
jennifer royal says
Three cats: Blossom, Sassy, and NoNo
Tiffany Stone says
We have one kitten.
Cheryl F. says
I have one cat, Fritz.
debbie says
I have 5 cats. Patty, catkin, trinity, eli, and jingles. All are rescues, patty is 21 years old and jingles is 3 years old.
Cynthia C says
I have one cat, Sophie.
Tari Lawson says
Unfortunately, I have none at the moment. I am hoping to win this for my niece who has one beautiful cat named Apollo.
Mary Cloud says
I have 3 cats, Sugar, Razor and Miss Blade
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Suzanne K says
I have 1 indoor only diva princess cat, but also feed 2 feral cats that help keep my outdoor rodents down
Darlene Carbajal says
I have one cute spoiled cat. Her name is Minnie. ๐
Tina W says
We currently have 4 – all rescues. We also feed a bunch of neighborhood strays who have (and use!!!!!) their own litterbox outdoors.
Stephanie Larison says
I’d like to win this for my mother in law. She has two cats, Radar and Cuddles
Sarah Harding says
We have one cat he’s about ten years old and his name is Diddy Kitty.
lisa lo says
3 cats…in a 29 ft camper…yep that’s where we live..want one? LOL
Kim Reid says
We have 2 older cats and 2 kittens, thanks!
Rosanne says
One cat Rocco
Cindy says
We have two cats.
joseph gersch says
one cat named princess
ky2here says
7 – yea, I know. Cole, Patches, Pee-Wee, Tiggy, Boots, Boo and Shorty. So we really need this.
lisa kay says
I personally dont have any, but my Son has one.
Jeni Lutz says
5- Jinx,smokey,boots,leah,oreo
Samantha Daleo says
We have one cat, a beautiful 10 year old female named TinkerBelle.
Suzanne Gay says
My two best friends are Gizmo and Ollie. Gizmo gets kind of picky if I miss a day of scooping the litter box so he keeps me on my toes!
sara haaf says
I have 7 cats. They are awesome.
Leslie L Stanziani says
We have 5 cats ranging from 9 months old to 4 years old.They have all been strays that showed up and we took them in.They are member of our family.
Paula Tavernie says
I have 2 cats their names are Powder Puff and Casper!!!
Jennifer Reed says
I have 2 cats that are sisters. Their names are Mimi and Sophie.
Kari Coffey says
We have 1 cat, Tommie Tuxedo!
jules m. says
only one indoor cat- Buttons Xavier McNubbin
Tammy Horn says
I have 6 indoor rescued/former feral cats. Mama, Delilah, Ashley, Lacee, (she was found hung by a shoelace, hence the name) Mac, & LG.
I also have 8 ferals in my outside colony: Mikah, Prudence, Cloud, Buttons, Storm, Karl, Oliver & Charlie.
Laurie Emerson says
We have 3 cats, Princess, Gwyn and Scotty.
Sarah Marshall says
Cats, none. But we have three ferrets, which are fairly comparable! They are equally as curious and playful! My family members have lots of cats, and I would gift these coupons to them if i was blessed to win!
Ron says
Just one cat now…named Babies
I agree with Sarah above though, Ferrets are awesome pets too!
Michelle says
I have 3 cats. Kevin, Dawg and Patty
Laura says
We have two fur babies, Gabby and Princess. They are indoor.
Shelley Palange says
I have 2 males, Mooch my Maine Coon and Mr. White . Had 3 boys but recently lost my 14 year old to a brain tumor ๐
Donna Yarbrough says
My girls are Emma (14 in Jan) and Abbie (12 in April). I have tried other litters, but this is their choice. They love it. <3 ๐
Naomi Winkel says
1 cat Lucy
ellen beck says
I have 6. Ozzy Spyder Triple Minnie Keesta and Angus
Tricia Martin says
I have 2 kitties. =)
Julia Goldberg says
We have three felines in our home with crazy names
Bobbi says
I have 3, Lily, Diddle, and Boo
karen ferguson says
Just one, my sweet little old lady named Chinky-Pu
AmyBond says
We have 3, Ash, Ellie Bean, and Zoa
Lauren E. says
We have one kitten named Lily
Shannon says
We have one named Bella.
Melissa Nagy says
I have one cat but he’s awfully stinky!
susan smoaks says
we have three cats, itsy, eeney and mighty
Shana F says
We have 3 cats ๐ Names are Nelson, Maudie and Stella
jill doll says
Would love to donate
peggy kovach says
1 cat – Harold
bernie says
my family has 2 cats one female “momma” and a boy Geroge ๐
jodi frasier/lasher says
I have 2 cats, ones name is smokey and the other is sassy but we call her momma kitty most of the time. Thanks
Ashley King says
We have 3 fur babies. Turbo, Princess, and Noel :o)
Sarah A. says
My Marshmellow will love it!
Celine says
Hi. I have two indoor sister kitties named Olivia Anne and Nettie Mae. I definitely need litter! Plus I am unemployed, so winning littler would be very nice ๐
Candice says
1 Gizmo
Danielle says
Just saved a 2 year old cat…. along with my other 1.5 year old cat from the shelter…. this would help things a lot!
Mary LaBelle says
I have four cats named,Midnight,Paleface,Buster and Kitty KC ๐
Melissa Easton says
We have one cat named Faith Anne ๐
carolyne m says
I have two cats. One flame point Siamese and the other a gray tabby.
Desiree says
Nothing ruins the smells of the holidays like a stinky cat box! I hope I can win and try some out in my home !
Jenny D says
I have 1 cat her name is Ashes
Robyn Huffman says
just one named Meow ๐
Melissa says
I have two cats. One senior, and a new kitten about 4 months old! ๐
Jaclyn says
We have two cats. A huge orange tabby named Trip-n-Fall and a 1year old black and white rescue named Bellatrix LeStrange…. They’re both very much members of the family!
Kelly Shearer says
We have 4 babies…Leo 7 yrs Jazmine 7 yrs Jemma 2 yrs and Marvin 11yrs
amy says
Would love this with 5 cats. chloe, oliver, babygirl, ollie, mystique. Love all my little fur babies 3 are rescues and 2 are mine and are mother & daughter for o er 10 yrs.
April Kempf says
I am always in need of litter. I have a total of 8 cats in my home. My all are rescue cats. Litter is so expensive, any help would be great!!!
Francine S says
I am currently feeding 10 cats – all are/were strays. Mom Cat, Marshmallow, Scout, Ranger, Buffy and Yowler live in the house now. Sneakers & Frost come in when they want or when I force them to because of the weather. Smudge is now finally tame but hasn’t come in yet but will be forced in if necessary. Cry Baby is still untouchable at this point but is very demanding about being fed. Needless to say we go through a lot of kitty litter and odor control is important.
Trayce Duffy says
Would love to try these or for my picky Kitties
melissa young says
I have two kitties, Squirt and Emmy.
Tina T says
We have a Calico names Callie she was a stray we took in many years ago. Thanks for the chance
Alisha L says
1 cat, His name is Mao Mao Simba Kitty the Wonder Cat. He’s half Korat, half Maine Coon and 100% crazy!
Deborah G. says
i have 2 cats!!!!
Paula Carr says
I have two cats and one kitten. Their names are Smokey, Lucky and Scarlett. Thank you!
Steph J says
We have 2 awesome kitties. ๐
laurie little says
we have 7 kitties..this is what happens when you foster for a rescue group ๐ lol!! we have willie, kiki, mickey, minnie, abbie, alice and lele…..6 rescues and an adopted stray …guess he is a rescue too! kitty litter would be so nice…we use a lot!!
Shelbie Johnston says
6! Booger, Candy, Pandora, Jack, Jinx and Callie!