Tracking is a system problem
Granules leave the box because they stick to paws, collect in long fur or are kicked out during digging. Small hard particles can then be ground across polished stone or wood by foot traffic. Litter choice matters, but so do box height, exit direction and mat length. The most reliable solution combines all three.
Choose a lower-tracking format
Larger, uniform plant granules are often easier to capture than very fine mineral grains. Clean Step plant tofu and tofu-cassava mixed litter provide a lightweight route that can be specified by granule format. Sodium crush litter is another lightweight, low-dust option. Ask for a tracking trial using a consistent mat and a representative long-haired and short-haired cat setup rather than accepting a vague 'low tracking' label.
Design the exit path
Use a high-sided tray with one clear entrance and place a textured, easy-clean mat outside it. The cat should take several steps on the mat before reaching bare flooring. Avoid rough-backed mats that can mark delicate finishes. Vacuum or lift granules instead of dragging them with a broom, and follow the floor manufacturer's cleaning directions. Place a washable runner beyond the mat in high-traffic corridors.
Keep paws and fur tidy
Check long paw fur for trapped granules and use a pet-appropriate paw wipe or Clean Step paw-cleansing foam as directed. Never apply floor-cleaning chemicals directly to paws. If the cat exits the box at speed, review tray size, cleanliness and location; hurried exits can indicate discomfort. A generous, quiet box often reduces both scatter and avoidance.
Build the right Clean Step range for your market
Request Clean Step plant and lightweight litter samples in the granule sizes you want, then validate tracking on your target flooring display.
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