This document is not final and is subject to change.
Plastic pan, lid and self-cleaning units
Inspection
Check under the lip of the rim. (Learn more about inspection).
Preferred Control Method
Hand Wash
Place empty litter box pan in bathtub partially filled with warm, soapy water. Use scrub brush to clean all surfaces. Motor units in self-cleaning boxes cannot be treated with water. (Learn more about hand wash).
Other Control Options
Isolation
Store inside an airtight plastic bag for six months. (Learn more about isolation).
Heat
Hair dryer or space heating. Systematically treat both the inside and outside of the box to so that both sides of the item are heated sufficiently, including the motor on self cleaning boxes. Most electronic devices can withstand some heat. Check with the manufacturer. (Learn more about heat).
Not Recommended - Vacuum, Freeze, Desiccant dust
Updated 5/23/2025