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Fresh Step Non Clumping Cat Litter With Febreze Freshness, With 7-Day Odor Control, 7 lb. Bag | 7-Day Odor Control Review

4.5 (320) Amazon rating$19.70500+ bought last month

Our verdict

Fresh Step's non-clumping formula packs 7 days of odor control and a light Febreze scent into a 7 lb bag, backed by a strong 4.5 star average, though the smaller size and non-clumping design mean more frequent full box changes.

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Best for

Owners who prefer a traditional non-clumping clay litter and don't mind scooping solids by hand rather than clumped waste.

Skip if

You want a clumping litter for easier daily scooping, or a completely unscented option, since this one carries a Febreze fresh scent.

  • Form Granule
  • Weight 7.3 Pounds
  • Priced 21% below the category median ($24.99 across 153 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.4/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.5/5

    4.5 average across 320 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.1/5

    320 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["Fresh Step's non-clumping cat litter is a granule clay formula packaged in a 7 lb bag, built around 7-day odor control with a light Febreze scent worked into the granules. Because it doesn't clump, waste removal means scooping solids and periodically dumping and refreshing the whole box rather than scooping clumped wet spots daily.", "At $19.70 for 7 lbs, it costs more per pound than many clumping clay litters, though the trade-off is a formula built specifically around extended odor control rather than clump strength. The larger display weight listed for shipping likely reflects case packaging rather than the actual litter amount, so it's worth confirming bag size before buying in bulk.", 'With 320 reviews averaging 4.5 stars and about 500 units bought in the past month, it has a smaller but strongly rated following compared to some of the bigger clumping brands, suggesting it holds up well for owners who specifically want a non-clumping option.']

Pros

  • 4.5 star average across 320 reviews
  • 7-day odor control claim built into the formula
  • Febreze scent helps mask odor between changes
  • Familiar Fresh Step brand name

Cons

  • Non-clumping design means more manual scooping and box changes than clumping litters
  • Smaller 7 lb bag needs more frequent restocking for multi-cat homes
  • Scented formula isn't an option for cats or owners sensitive to fragrance

Specifications

Form
Granule
Weight
7.3 Pounds

Performance notes

As a granule clay, non-clumping litter, it's designed to absorb moisture and control odor for up to 7 days per the label rather than forming scoopable clumps, so full litter changes happen on a schedule instead of spot-scooping wet clumps daily.

What buyers say

A 4.5 star average from 320 reviews and roughly 500 units bought last month point to a smaller but consistently satisfied customer base for this non-clumping option.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this litter clump?

No, this is a non-clumping clay formula, so you'll scoop solid waste and do full box changes on a schedule rather than scooping clumped wet spots.

How long does the odor control last?

Fresh Step lists this as a 7-day odor control formula, meaning it's built to keep smells down for about a week before a full change, per the product label.

Is it scented?

Yes, it includes a Febreze fresh scent worked into the granules, so it's not a fragrance-free option if you or your cat prefer unscented litter.

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