10 Best Unscented Cat Litters – 2024 Reviews & Top Picks

Because the last thing you want to do is give your cat an excuse not to use the litter box, choosing the right cat litter is essential. Litter box aversion is one of the major reasons cats end up in need of new homes and one of the main causes is the cat disliking their litter. Most experts recommend using an unscented clumping litter for your cat.

With so many options to choose from, we’ve rounded up reviews of our picks for the 10 best unscented cat litters. You can do as much research as you want but, in the end, the final decision about the winning litter will come down to your cat’s personal preferences. But in the meantime, you’re still the one with the credit card, and hopefully, the information we collected here will help you spend your money wisely.

A Quick Glance at our Favorite Picks in 2024

The 10 Best Unscented Cat Litters

1. Kitty Poo Club Corn & Wheat Cat Litter – Best Overall

Our favorite unscented cat litter is Kitty Poo Club’s Corn & Wheat Cat Litter. This unscented litter just carries the faint smell of the non-GMO corn and wheat used to make it. On top of that, it clumps well and offers great natural odor control. Plus, it is 99% dust-free and comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

If you and your cat are really sensitive to smells, you may want to sign up for Kitty Poo Club’s litter box subscription. This convenient service sends you a fresh cardboard litter box and a bag of corn & wheat litter ever month. These recyclable boxes are fully leakproof, and with a new one every month, you won’t have to worry about scrubbing your old litter box.

This cat litter is a little more expensive than some of our other top picks, but you do get a lot of value in return. Cats seem to love it – and their owners do, too! That’s why we think this is the best-unscented cat litter you can buy this year.

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2. Frisco Multi-Cat Clumping Clay Litter – Best Value

Our pick for the best unscented cat litter for the money is Frisco Multi-Cat Unscented Clumping Clay Litter. Already available in a large, 40-pound bag, this litter also clumps tightly and effectively, allowing you to scoop out the mess easily, leaving plenty of clean litter behind. This litter is also free of any dyes or plant proteins that could cause allergic reactions in some cats. Although not completely dust-free, it does contain lower dust for less mess. This litter is designed to be used in heavily trafficked litter boxes in households with multiple cats. Meant to be a low-tracking litter, this product gets mixed reviews in that area, especially in those same multi-cat households. This litter is also heavy when it’s wet and clumped, requiring a sturdier litter scoop.

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3. World’s Best Multi-Cat Clumping Corn Litter – Premium Choice

Our premium pick for best unscented cat litter is the World’s Best Multi-Cat Unscented Clumping Corn Litter. This litter is made from all-natural, biodegradable materials, making it environmentally friendly. The corn litter is lower dust and lower tracking than most clay litter. As a bonus, this litter is both flushable and safe for most sewer and septic systems, making it even better for the planet as well as easy to clean. It clumps well for the most part and seems to do a good job controlling odors. One thing to be aware of is some owners report their cats try to snack on this litter. Gradually transitioning litter by mixing this one into a traditional clay formula seems to help avoid this problem.

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4. Dr. Elsey’s Attract Unscented Clumping Clay Litter – Best for Kittens

For kittens or recently rescued adult cats who need some help learning how to use a litter box, try Dr. Elsey’s Precious Cat Attract Unscented Litter. This is a clumping, clay litter blended with natural herbs designed to entice the cat into the litter box. Once the cat is in the litter box, instinct takes over and they will hopefully make their eliminations there instead of all-around your house! This litter does seem to perform well at attracting cats to the box. One complaint is that the wet litter clumps are very sticky and cats often get dirty paws when using this product.

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5. Scoop Away Unscented Clumping Cat Litter

A great choice of unscented cat litter is the Scoop Away Unscented Clumping Litter. This reasonably priced litter is one of the tightest clumping, easiest to clean litters available. Not only does this clumping ability help control odors, but it also helps you get the most out of each box of litter by maximizing the amount of clean litter left behind. This litter also contains antimicrobials for even more odor control. While this litter claims to be dust-free, some users found that it still contained more dust than they were expecting. Most cats seem to like using this litter, although every cat will have their own preferences!

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6. Tidy Cats Lightweight Free & Clean Clumping Cat Litter

Sometimes carrying cat litter feels like it should count as a full workout day, especially when it’s wet. A solution to that problem is found with the Tidy Cats Lightweight Free And Clean Clumping Litter. Designed to clump quickly and control odors, this litter contains an ammonia blocker and activated charcoal to absorb smells. It also weighs about half as much as most regular weight clumping litters. Because it’s so light, however, this litter can be quite messy, and easily spread around as your cat goes in and out of the box. It also sticks to cats’ fur and can be ingested as they groom themselves.

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7. Dr. Elsey’s Unscented Non-Clumping Crystal Cat Litter

For a different kind of unscented cat litter, try Dr. Elsey’s Precious Unscented Crystal Cat Litter. This product is designed especially for older kitties or those with mobility problems. The crystal litter absorbs urine on contact, keeping your cat clean as they use the litter box. Moisture is also absorbed from solid waste, making it easy to scoop and helping to control odors. One pan of litter lasts about 2 weeks before it needs to be replaced. This crystal litter is hypoallergenic but not dust-free. It also only comes in a small bag and is expensive compared to other types of litter.

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8. Fresh Step Simply Unscented Clumping Clay Litter

This reasonably priced clumping cat litter is widely available for purchase and offers good clumping and odor control. Fresh Step Unscented Clumping Litter uses activated charcoal to absorb odors and prevent smelly bacteria from growing as well. Fresh Step clumps fairly well, although not as tightly as the similar Scoop Away unscented litter. Litter clumps tend to break apart and create more mess when scooping the box. This product advertises itself as 99.9% dust-free but that doesn’t seem to be the experience of every user, many of whom report high dust. Users also report this unscented litter sometimes does have a little bit of a fragrance to it.

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9. Naturally Fresh Multi-Cat Clumping Walnut Cat Litter

Because clay cat litter isn’t biodegradable, eco-conscious cat owners are increasingly looking for alternatives to fill their cat’s box. Naturally Fresh Multi-Cat Clumping Walnut Litter is one such option. Made of natural walnut shells, this litter absorbs and neutralizes odors while providing strong clumping power. Generally, a lower dust litter type, cats and owners with allergies and breathing issues may find this a good option. The finer litter texture can be easily tracked out of the box, leading to an extra mess. Some owners report issues with urine-soaked litter sticking to the bottom and sides of the box, making it difficult to remove.

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10. Pioneer Pet SmartCat Clumping Grass Cat Litter

Another eco-friendlier cat litter option, the Pioneer Pet SmartCat Clumping Grass Litter absorbs liquid quickly and clumps hard. Sometimes too hard as users report having trouble scraping it out of the box on occasion. The soft texture is comfortable for kitty feet but is so light it can be easily tracked out of the box. This litter also doesn’t work well in automatic, self-cleaning litter pans. The odor control with this litter is sometimes questionable and it is among the more expensive litter options. It does have one of the lower dust contents of the litters we reviewed, making it a good choice for human and feline asthma sufferers.

Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Best Unscented Cat Litter

Now that you know more about some of your top unscented litter choices, it is time to narrow down your options. Here are some things to ponder as you compare and contrast the litter available to you.

Number of Litter Boxes You Need To Fill

The same experts who tell us to use unscented cat litter also recommend that we keep enough litter boxes in our house equal to the number of cats we have plus one extra. If you need multiple litter boxes, the amount of litter required is going to be higher. In this case, you may need a more cost-effective option or one that comes in a larger size bag.

Type of Litter Material

Clumping clay litter is the classic choice, but it can be messy and isn’t the most eco-friendly option. You may prefer to prioritize the planet and choose something like grass or walnut cat litter. Or go for cleanliness and ease of scooping and pick a crystal cat litter. Again, your cat will have the final say when it comes to preferred litter material.

Medical Condition of Your Cat

Some of the litters we reviewed work best for cats with certain health or medical conditions. Older cats may also do better with certain litters, such as Dr. Elsey’s Crystal Cat Litter. If your cat has allergies or asthma, look for a lower dust formula.

Ease of Cleaning

Scooping the litter box is a daily chore and you want it to be as easy as possible. Keeping the litter box clean is another key factor in avoiding litter box aversion as well. Maybe you want a litter that clumps tight and is easy to scoop, like the Scoop Away litter, or one that’s flushable, like the World’s Best Cat Litter. Pay attention to the litters that break apart when scooped or those that stick to the sides of the litter box.

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Final Thoughts

For the best overall unscented cat litter, our pick is the Kitty Poo Club cat litter as it has a great subscription service. Our best value choice, the Frisco Multi-Cat Unscented Clumping Litter, is a heavy-duty, tight clumping available in a large bag. We hope our reviews of these 10 unscented cat litter are helpful as you decide which option is the best choice for your cat family.

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