ARM & HAMMER Hardball Lightweight Platinum Multi-Cat Clumping Litter, Easy No-Mess Scooping, Garden Bloom Scent, 16.5 lbs

### **"Lightweight and Effective: ARM & HAMMER Hardball Lightweight Platinum Multi-Cat Clumping Litter Review"**I recently switched to the **ARM & HAMMER Hardball Lightweight Platinum Multi-Cat Clumping Cat Litter** in the **Garden Bloom scent**, and it’s been a great upgrade for managing my multi-cat household. This **16.5 lb. bag** provides a lightweight but highly effective solution for controlling odor and making clean-up easier. Here’s my full review after using it for a few weeks.### **Lightweight and Easy to Handle**One of the standout features of this cat litter is how **lightweight** it is compared to traditional clumping litters. At only **16.5 lbs**, it’s much easier to carry and pour, which is a huge bonus for anyone who struggles with the bulk and weight of larger litter bags. Despite being lightweight, it covers just as much as heavier litters, making it an efficient and manageable option for multi-cat households.The litter is easy to pour without making a mess, and it doesn’t create a lot of dust, which is great for minimizing airborne particles that could irritate both you and your cats.### **Hard Clumps for Easy Scooping**As the name suggests, this litter forms **hard, solid clumps**, making it easy to scoop without leaving behind any loose litter. The clumps stay together really well, even after a full day of use, so I don’t have to deal with crumbling or scattered pieces when cleaning the litter box. This feature helps to keep the litter box cleaner for longer, reducing the need for full box changes as frequently.The **hardball clumping** action really shines when it comes to **multi-cat** use, as it’s designed to hold up under frequent use. My cats use the box regularly, and I’ve found that the litter doesn’t break down or become muddy, which can be an issue with other types of clumping litters.### **Odor Control with Garden Bloom Scent**The **Garden Bloom scent** is another highlight of this litter. The fragrance is **pleasant and not overpowering**, providing a fresh, clean scent that helps mask litter box odors effectively. ARM & HAMMER is known for its **odor-neutralizing power**, and this litter is no exception. The **baking soda** in the formula helps to neutralize odors immediately, and the **light floral scent** keeps the room smelling fresh without being too strong or artificial.Even with multiple cats, I’ve noticed a significant reduction in odor. The scent is subtle enough not to bother my cats, but it’s strong enough to keep the litter box area smelling good between cleanings.### **Low Dust and Tracking**One of the things I appreciate most about this litter is how **low in dust** it is. When pouring or scooping, there’s minimal dust, which is great for both my cats’ respiratory health and keeping my home cleaner. The litter particles themselves are **fine but not too small**, so they don’t track as much as other brands I’ve used.I’ve noticed much less litter outside the box, which makes cleaning around the litter area easier and reduces the amount of sweeping or vacuuming I have to do.### **Multi-Cat Strength**This litter is designed for **multi-cat households**, and it absolutely holds up under the pressure of multiple cats using the same box. The **clumping action** and **odor control** are strong enough to keep the litter box clean and fresh, even with frequent use. I’ve noticed that I don’t need to completely change the litter as often because the clumps are solid and the odor is well-controlled.It’s also worth noting that the lightweight formula doesn’t compromise on performance. Sometimes lightweight litters can be less effective than traditional options, but this one performs just as well, if not better, in terms of clumping and odor control.### **Pros**- **Lightweight**: Easy to carry and pour, making it much more manageable than traditional heavy litters.- **Hard clumps**: Forms solid clumps that are easy to scoop, reducing mess and making clean-up quick and simple.- **Great odor control**: The **Garden Bloom scent** combined with ARM & HAMMER’s baking soda technology neutralizes odors effectively, even in multi-cat households.- **Low dust**: Minimal dust when pouring and scooping, which is great for both cats and humans.- **Reduced tracking**: The litter doesn’t track as much as other brands, keeping the area around the litter box cleaner.- **Multi-cat strength**: Designed to handle the demands of multi-cat households without breaking down or becoming muddy.### **Cons**- **Scent preference**: While I enjoy the **Garden Bloom** scent, those who prefer unscented litter or are sensitive to fragrances may find it a bit strong, although it’s generally mild compared to other scented litters.- **Price**: As an online exclusive formula, it may be a little more expensive than other options, but the performance and ease of use justify the cost, especially in multi-cat homes.### **Final Thoughts**The **ARM & HAMMER Hardball Lightweight Platinum Multi-Cat Clumping Cat Litter** is a fantastic option for multi-cat households. Its lightweight design makes it easy to handle, while the **hard clumping** and **odor control** features make it incredibly effective at keeping the litter box clean and fresh. The **low dust and reduced tracking** are added bonuses, making it a convenient and reliable choice for cat owners.If you’re looking for a lightweight, high-performance litter that offers excellent odor control and easy clean-up, I highly recommend giving this litter a try. It’s a great balance of convenience and effectiveness, perfect for keeping your multi-cat household smelling fresh and staying clean.

This is hands-down the best litter I’ve used. I have two cats and one is a marker. If the litter boxes don’t meet his high standards, he pees on our walls. Because this clumps so well and doesn’t leave anything after scooping, the ammonia smell is minimized. I mix a little of another brand meant to encourage litter box use, but I can’t stand to use in its own because of the smell and poor clumping. The combination of the two is perfect and it has significantly reduced the marking issues. I also love a lightweight option because I live in a city and street park, so don’t have to lug a heavy bag from my car to my house.

LIGHTWEIGHT regular kitty litter is heavy to lift and clean. I tried it because I could actually lift the bag of Arm&Hammer BIG BALL kitty litter.I also purchased an extra large litter box. There are instructions on how to integrate your cat to the new litter. For me-it was easy I am very particular -no dust-no odor-no problem

Cat litter - I love and hate it. I love that I don't have to take my cat on walks and follow it around with plastic bags to pick up steaming piles of rank, soft poo. So it is great that the cat can go when it wants, indoors. On the other hand, I never want my house to smell like a toilet, so I am very particular about cat litter. I clean the litter box every day; as part of my morning routine, and dump and replace all the litter (and sanitize the box) monthly.I have tried all kinds of litter boxes from simple pans, to expensive automatic self-cleaning boxes, including decorative enclosed boxes (hidden) in nice looking wood furniture. I have a large (14 lb) male cat, and he is assertive with his digging and cover up. He also sometimes pees on the inside wall of the box, so a high wall box is critical for us. We have found that top entry boxes are the best overall for containing waste, smell, and litter spray when digging, as well as minimizing tracking. The basic Amazon one is good, but the PetCo brand is by far the best (pricey, but worth it!) because it has a larger walking area on the top to capture litter. This litter drops back into the box with a neat hinge when you clean it. This model is also the easiest to clean because the hinge top is very, very convenient. With the Amazon box, you have to remove the top and put it aside. If you clean the PetCo box daily (which is very easy to do), it outperforms the expensive self-cleaning units, by far, in mess and odor control. Cleaning daily is much easier if you keep a bag dispensing scoop handy and toss out the daily bag of waste.When it comes to litter, there are 5 critical factors IMO (ranked in order of importance to me, as #1 is the most important):Odor control. If litter doesn’t contain odor, what is the point? That is its #1 job!Hard clumping. Scrapping a mushy litter paste off the bottom or side wall is awful, messy, time consuming, and disgusting. Plus it leaves your scoop all gross.Low tracking. I don’t want litter all over the house. Keep it in the box please!Price. It is a regular purchase, so it adds up. Price matters.Low dust. I don’t want to feel like I am breathing in poison or getting permanent lung damage every time I change the litter box.Here is my breakdown of some of the leading brands. Note the best solution is last.Dr. Elsey’s Ultra (total 19 points):Odor Control: 55555 stars: I never smell waste even after 30 days of use.Hard Clumping: 4444 stars: works pretty good for 15 days, in the second half of the month, I am occasionally scraping pasty off the walls, but not always, it is pretty good for most of the month.Low Tracking: 4444 stars: the granules are large enough that most of them stay in box; however, there is always some that sticks to his feet and gets scattered nearby.Price: 333 stars: not the cheapest, but not really expensive either.Low Dust: 333 stars: always a cloud of dust when I fill the box. It settles quickly, and I don’t see any more until I fill it next month.Arm & Hammer HardBall (total 19 points):Odor Control: 55555 stars: I never smell even even after 30 days of use.Hard Clumping: 55555 stars: fast and hard clumping, pee on the side wall comes off in a clean hard clump without pasty scraping … very nice!Low Tracking: 22 stars: the granules are very small, so there is alot more tracking.Price: 22 stars: it is pricey.Low Dust: 55555 stars: no dust when I pour, no dust all month.Fresh Step (total 16 points):Odor Control: 4444 stars: I don’t smell much but odor control starts to fade near the end of the month.Hard Clumping: 22 stars: clumping is not that great plenty of pasty scrapping, especially in the back half of the monthLow Tracking: 333 stars: the granules are smaller, so there is more tracking.Price: 4444 stars: it is cheap and readily available in bulk at places like Sams and Costco.Low Dust: 333 stars: lots of dust when I pour, and some dust when the cat stirs it.Boxie Cat (total 10 points):Odor Control: 1 star: Started good, but in only 3 days I had the very strong odor of cat urine - no odor control after a few days.Hard Clumping: 22 stars: Started good, but daily pasty scrapping after 3 days.Low Tracking: 22 stars: the granules are very small, so there is alot more tracking.Price: 1 stars: it is crazy expensive with TONS of marketing you are paying for.Low Dust: 4444 stars: some dust when I pour, not much after that.Mixed! The best solution I have found is to mix ⅓ Arm & Hammer HardBall with ⅔ Dr. Elsey. This way you get all of the benefits of Dr. Elsey with the added hardening from Arm and Hammer. (total 20 points):Odor Control: 55555 stars: no smell all month.Hard Clumping: 55555 stars: Already good clumping from Dr Elsey, beefed up Arm & Hammer’s HardBall formula.Low Tracking: 333 stars: adding the Arm & Hammer adds a little bit more tracking that you would just get with just Dr. Elsey.Price: 333 stars: not crazy - mixing makes both last longer so pricing is moderate.Low Dust: 4444 stars: less Dr. Elsey means less dust when I pour, not much after that.I hope this helps!

Absolutely the best cat litter I have ever used. I love it. I purchase it biweekly. The smell is amazing. Not a febreeze horrible overwhelming smell. The perfect blend of a scent. The clumping is top notch. Best. Not a clay litter ao there's zero powder ugly dust of clay clumps. Its soo smooth and clean.Dust level is zero. Easiest clean up. Might sound expensive but not bc its more of a lightweight litter. You get double the amt