Bionaire Odor Grabber Litter Box

by Bionaire

• Automatically removes embarrassing and unwanted odors
• Built-in electronic air purifier quietly circulates air without disturbing your cat
• Does not emit ozone-producing ions
• Use with any style of litter
• Includes 12-foot power cord and 2 sets of filters

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 14 x 18 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001DVT7P4
• Item model number: 78800-100
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,286 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Turn it on, odor’s gone! The Bionaire Odor Grabber Litter Box continuously eliminates nasty, unwanted odors and sends fresh, odor-free air wafting across the room. A built-in Bionaire electronic air purifier with advanced filtration quietly circulates the air, providing a clean, healthy environment for your cat. A prefilter also removes harmful litter dust, dander, and fur. It works quietly, so as not to disturb your pet’s peace. You’ll know when it’s time to replace the filter from the electronic LED countdown indicator lights and reset button. The rolltop lid keeps scatter off your floors and provides easy access for cleaning. The included scoop is contoured for easy use around the corners. An integrated vented holster permits litter to fall back into the pan. 2 sets of filters and a 12-foot power cord are included. The patent-pending Odor Grabber is designed in a contemporary style that fits into your home décor. Can be used with litter liners and any style of litter.

Product Description

The finest odor-fighting litter box on the planet. Turn it on, odor’s gone! The Odor Grabber Air-Cleaning Litter Box from Bionaire automatically removes embarrassing and unwanted litter box odors. It continuously eliminates odors in the litter box while sending fresh, odor-free air into the room. A built-in electronic air purifier with advanced filtration quietly circulates the air without disturbing the cat. A pre-filter also removes harmful litter dust, dander and fur flowing through the filter. Activated Carbon and Zeolite target odors directly from the litter box and reduces ammonia odors better then the tested competitors. Does not emit ozone-producing ions. Electronic LED count-down indicator lights and reset button simplify filter replacement. Roll-top lid reduces scatter and rolls up for simplified cleaning. Contoured scoop eases scooping throughout the corners and an integrated holster permits litter to fall back into pan. Includes 12-ft power cord and 2 sets of filters. Superior, contemporary style that fits all areas of the home. Patent pending.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

204 of 209 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars This litter box is not a perfect solution, but offers great possibilities November 14, 2008

By D. Gil

The Bionaire Litter Box is a good start at a good idea. I have owed cats for a long time, and currently have 6. I learned long ago that clumping clay litter claiming to be "dust free" or "99% dust free" is pretty far from the truth. In fact I have often wondered if they are not really "99% dusty". I the past I have kept an air purifier next to our main litter boxes in hopes to cut down on the dust. They helped some but never were perfect. Then I spotted the Bionaire Litterbox in my pet retail magazine (I sell pet products) and after mulling it over for a month I bought one. My first reaction was that the base is a bit short and I was afraid the motor sound would resonate in the box itself, scaring our cats, but felt only time would tell. The unit also comes with a litter scoop and holder that clips on the back of the unit. The scoop is pretty flimsy and I do not even use it. I just put on the scoop holder on the box back (if you do not there is a gaping hole there) and put the scoop there.

To my surprise, out cats really did not mind the motor sound, thankfully. But my note of the short box bottom is valid. On and off in my cat owning life, our cats have urinated against the box walls (usually in the back and corners) and often higher than I like. I cannot imagine that my cats are unique in this habit. The fact that most litter boxes at the pet store these days either have a high back or are just tall with a lowered entrance, tends to prove that my cats are not unique, that the wall and high urination is common enough that manufacturers have taken this into account on the designs. Not so with Bionaire. I wash each of out 4 litter boxes every 7 to 14 days (using soap and water) and put in brand new litter.... When came time for the 1st wash of the Bionaire litter box I was a bit miffed and cursing the low box design. Our cats has not only managed to urinate between the top and bottom unit but into the clip hole in the back that holds the scoop, where the urine pooled and dripped down the back of the unit and into the throw rug below. It was a real mess. I had to take the entire unit apart and wash all parts. And this has not been a once affair, no. Our cats have decided to do this often enough that I have to spend several mornings a week using wipes and cleaning the space between the top and bottom.

On a positive note, the air filter works nicely. One of the boxes is in a bathroom and in the past the dust would build up on everything in only a couple of days. I have always just wiped down the counters and sink daily and cleaning the entire bathroom each Saturday. For the first time ever there was no (of a negligible amount) of dust everywhere after the week! And a look at the filter showed just where it all went!

After about a month of use the air cleaner motor began to act up. When I open the box (the clear flip top) to scoop it, the fan will start to make more noise. After a minute the fan sounds like a car with no muffler! Obviously there is something wrong. I have to hit it a bunch of times to get it to stop the super loud noise. It sounds like there is a problem with the lubricant and the bearings. At a guess, perhaps the litter dust clogs the unit? If that is the problem then there is a major flaw in the design.

I decided to call Bionaire and give them my comments on the unit, specifically the poor bottom wall height an scoop holder clip hole and it's location. Their support people told me that Bionaire is owned by Jarden Solutions and I needed to contact them. I was told I can get the contact info on their website. Being smart I was surfing to the site as we talked and I told them there was no contact number on that web page, just a reference back to the support number I was now talking to. The rep looked and agreed and he asked his manager what to do. He was told to take my info and they would have a rep from Jarden contact me. I gave them my info and that was 6 weeks ago, and no one ever contacted me. It feels like Jarden really does not care for comments since their subdivisions cannot take them and they have NO way to contact the head company and seem to avoid allow people to do so. *sigh*

Earlier this week I contacted Bionaire again because the motor noise issues are worse now. They took my information and said they would be sending me a new unit. Seems they will be sending me an entirely NEW system rather than just the motor top. What a waste of money.

I'll end up continuing to use the unit for now, unless our cats decide to urinate between the bottom and cover and clip hole more. If it becomes too much of a pain to wipe it down daily I'll go back to a standard box with an air filter put next to it.

My final thoughts: If your cats do not urinate up the litter box walls or do not do it much, and you have a problem with litter dust, this may be the box of your dreams. You may want to try some non clay litter before you put down the $129 on this unit though. It seems to me that if your cat's will tolerate a non-dusty litter you can save a lot of money. But if your heart is set on scoopable clay litter (like me) then you might want to give this unit a shot. Read more ›

77 of 78 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars No good for large males November 6, 2009

By K. Exline

I've had one of these for about six months and have mixed feelings about it. I can say one thing for sure, though: If you have a large male cat (or possibly any male cat), do not buy this thing. Seriously. It will only lead to wrack and ruin. This catbox will eat your Cheetos, date your daughter, and leave your house smelling terrible at some very inconvenient moment.

If all your cats squat, on the other hand, then this is a great box. Nearly perfect. Go for it.

Here's the problem: As you can see from the photo, the tray is low across the back. So that's bad -- most male cats will hit the hood rather than the tray. At best, you have to clean the hood every time you change the litter. Not a big deal; it's just annoying because it shouldn't have happened. At worst, you get leaks. What you can't see from the picture is that there is actually a HOLE in the back of the box, meant to accommodate a holder for the useless toy scoop Bionaire provides. Add a tall cat who pees standing up, and you have a recipe for disaster.

I've been putting up with the box's defects because the filter really does work, and I like the clear retractable lid. The fact that it folds back is so convenient for quick scoops, and I think my scaredy female feels more comfortable than she would in an opaque box that puts her at a defensive disadvantage.

Today, I had a catastrophic leak. When I left for work, the box was clean. When I came home, I could smell ammonia from the front door. The litterbox, it turns out, had funneled at least half a cup of urine onto the bathroom floor. Thanks, Bionaire!

I'm going to try some shenanigans with contact paper and weatherstripping, but my gut feeling is that this thing can't stay in my house. (Update added below....)

Pros:
- Filter really does manage odors well (as long as everything else goes right)
- Rollback top makes in-between cleanings easy
- Half-transparent top works well for cats not used to hooded boxes

Cons:
- Low-backed tray is unsuitable for male cats, especially large ones
- Hood has large and pointless hole in the back
- Cheap-feeling plastic absorbs odors over time
- Not compatible with plastic liners

This box could be a lifesaver with just a couple of simple changes. If Bionaire introduces a less boneheaded version of this product, I will be first in line to buy it. This product does a great job with things Bionaire knows (odor control), and if they pay attention to user feedback and do their research, they can overcome its shortcomings in areas they know nothing about (feline anatomy).

UPDATE: I trimmed a flexible kitchen cutting mat to fit inside the back of the box, such that the top is taller than my big cat and the bottom hangs 1" below the stupid gap. I attached it to the the hood with industrial Velcro, since I'll want to replace it when it gets scratched up. This has stopped 90-95% of the leakage, and it only slightly obstructs the hinged hood. The box can stay, but I'm still annoyed. Read more ›

72 of 75 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it! February 24, 2009

By Khun Nali

I was nervous when I bought the Bionaire Litter Box. It's a new product with few reviews, and $100 seemed really expensive, but in our 690 square ft condo we couldn't afford to be stingy about the price if it could cut down on smell. I bought it, crossed my fingers, and saved the receipt.

So far so good! We've had it for a month, and our tiny condo doesn't smell like cat at all! Our friends are amazed that we even have a cat because of the absence of odor. Here are a few things you should know if you are considering buying one of these:

- We let our cat use this WITHOUT plugging in the filter for one week, so he could get used to it. After the one week was over we plugged it in and he has been using it ever since (and we have a really skittish cat)
- I use half clumping, unscented litter and half crystal litter
- The noise was a little weird at first, but we don't notice it any more
- Even though it may not smell, always remember to scoop ever day or every other day to prevent urinary tract infections. Once a week we completely empty the box and refill with fresh litter

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Game Changing October 8, 2008

A Kid's Review

The Bionaire Litter Box is a true game changing product! I have first babysat then ended up adopting two little lively kittens. I guess I have been complaining too much about the "unwanted side effect odors" that these two furry creatures produce. I bought three (3!) Airwicks to reduce the odors but unfortunately the lingering odors were still there. Then a friend of mine gave me the Bionaire Litter Box. That was it! Few hours after installing it, there were no odors. Seriously: NONE!

It has to be said that I was a little bit worried about that the shape and size would have not pleased them but they actually L-O-V-E-D it immediately and they are loving it ever since.. It seems to be more comfy for them and fun to be in ... sort their own cat cave. It's also easier to clean than other litter boxes I had and the noise is so subtle that it's barely noticeable.

This litter box is game changing!