Customer reviews for Fresh Step Total Control Scented Clumping Litter with Febreze Freshness, 44 lbs. forFresh Step Total Control Scented Clumping Litter with Febreze Freshness, 44 lbs.
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Convenient!! And works well!!
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- 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase6/22/2026I have 4 cats and I am 74 yrs old. They are a lot of work and I have to try always to find my supplies in smaller packaging because I cannot lift large heavy objects. This is the best littler that I have found, I scoop the boxes daily and add litter ever week with a box scrub when needed. It was a godsend when I found this litter, it is perfect. The absorption is great, turns into to nice solid chunks that are easily removed with leaving a lot of damp sand behind. And the10 # bags are so very easy for me to handle. With 4 cats, I rarely need to add a half bag but the blue tape on the bag makes it simple to do that when a portion of the bag is to be set aside. And the price is great. I have tried the lightweight litters, they are dus...
Convenient!! And works well!!
Gramasal - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase1/25/2026It says scented but I think it is unscented. Doesn't matter. What did matter is that there are 4 bags, about 11 lbs each as carrying another 44 pounds could not been done Got in in the car, got a scissor when i was open and was able to carry each bag in separately and make it easy to refill the little box
Easy for Handle
Susan - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase5/18/2026My cat has no issues with using this litter (or any litter I tend to use). I think this might be a little lower dust level than the other brand I was using. The individual bags make it easier to top off the litter container, and would also make it easier to add directly to the litter box if using that way.
Gromit says this is just fine!
GromitsMom - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase1/7/2026This clumping litter clumps pee very well and makes it easy to scoop out. The freshness of the litter has lasted me and my cat over a week. I only have one cat and two litter boxes, so your mileage may vary. One bag in this pack fits one litter box with no problem. my little Zelda is about 3 and half months old.
Excellent odor control litter!
theweathermanpro - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase11/11/2025I've changed litter so many times trying to find the best one for the price. I have 4 cats and just finished fostering 4 kittens. This is the best by far in controlling odor. It still tracks outside the box but I have yet to find one that doesn't that I can afford with multiple litter boxes.
Multiple Cats
Fragiley - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase9/10/2026This is the only cat litter I buy. A few times it was a lot of clay and seemed to make track marks. But aside from that , it is very good for the two boys that we have . It keeps the smell down and clumps nicely.
Cat litter
Hrseb22 - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase3/5/2026I have four cats and 4 litter boxes to maintain. This litter seems to do the best with odor control and clumping for easy scooping. Daily scoops and top off extends the usage. I have three female cats and they drink a good amount of water daily.
Great Price 444 lbs
Bobby - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase12/11/2023Great clumping cat litter that really locks in odor as stated if not longer! We have multiple kitties and this litter is low dust and clumps the urine really well making it super easy to scoop. I scoop the litter boxes about every other day, sometimes I get behind a day, but I can say that this Fresh Step Total Control litter does a great job locking in odors. I always worry that my home might have a cat box smell, but everyone says that they wouldn't even know that I had cats if they didn't see them. This doesn't ring true for a couple of other clumping litter brands that I have used in the past, so this is definitely the tried and true brand for our kitties and our home.
Great litter for home with multiple cats
PresleyJ - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase2/21/2024We have 2 cats and keep 2 litter boxes and they use whichever one they like. Fresh Step keeps the odors under control and is easy to handle in the smaller bags. We use the litter box liners in conjunction with this litter and the whole operation is as easy as waste control can be. One of our cats has sensitivities to litters and this is the one I prefer because it doesn't make her wheeze.
Two cats, two litter boxes, one litter
Cindy - 4 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase2/8/2026The fresh step 44 pound multi pack clumping litter is a good value for the price, especially when it's on sale. The litter itself is very fine and has a pleasant aroma that is not overpowering. Personally, I think there's a lot of dust because of the fine texture. But my cat likes it and that's the most important thing. I do have a mat for when it tracks out of the box. It comes in four, 11 pound packages, which makes it easy to lift and carry to your litter boxes, you don't need to lug around huge heavy containers. The remaining packages stay sealed and stored until they are ready to be used. Sam's Club has the best price on this item and you get four extra pounds.
The fresh step 44 pound four pack is the best deal
Bk - 3 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase5/31/2026Litter seems to be much dustier now
Long time user
Hillbilly - 2 out of 5 stars review1/18/2026I’ve been a dedicated Fresh Step customer for years while running a small cat rescue with 20 cats at any given time. The original formula was perfect for my needs - it clumped reliably, controlled odors even with multiple litter boxes, and had minimal dust. The smaller bag sizes were also much easier for me to manage. Unfortunately, something changed with the formula, and I can no longer recommend this product. The odor control has noticeably declined, but the biggest issue is the dust. It’s now extremely dusty - so much so that every time I change out my boxes, the entire room ends up coated in a fine layer of litter dust that requires deep cleaning. With the number of cats I care for, this creates an enormous amount of extra work and isn...
New Formula is a Deal Breaker
CCFresh StepWe can understand why this experience was so disappointing, especially after years of relying on our Total Control Litter. W... - 1 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase5/18/2026Not as good as past versions by fresh step. This one is more dusty and does not mask the odor. I don’t know if they changed their formula but something if off and I used to swear by fresh step. Very disappointed..
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Holly SFresh StepHolly, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback about our Total Control Litter. We’re sorry to hear about yo... - 1 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase5/18/2026I tried this, to compare it to my regular brand, and it wasn't worth it. Not only are the granules too small, but my cats spend way too much time trying to get it out of their claws. It's very dusty and the clumps fall apart while scooping.
Very dusty and clumps fall apart
Olive EaterFresh StepWe’re sorry to hear our Total Control Litter didn’t do it for you. We’d really appreciate the opportunity to learn more abou... - 1 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase5/26/2026This cat litter tracks everywhere. I will not purchase again.
Tracks everywhere
CatmomFresh StepThank you for taking the time to share your experience with our Total Control Litter. We’re sorry to hear that tracking has ... - 1 out of 5 stars review3/9/2026This is the worst litter I’ve tried yet. It was recommended by a friend because she said it was not dusty at all and clumped really well. Well, it is so dusty I had a hard time cleaning her litter box. It takes forever because you have to let the dust settle. It also does not clump well at all. Unfortunately I have three of the 11 pound packages left to use up.
Awful
JERAMIEFresh StepJeramie, we appreciate your feedback about our Total Control Scented Litter. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with ... - 1 out of 5 stars review1/19/2026We have been using this for some time now and it’s been good. The clumping is better than other brands we tried and the dust was minimal, but something has changed recently. The dust is absolutely ridiculous!! The litter box is in our laundry room and EVERYTHING is coated in powder residue. When the box is cleaned you walk out of there smelling like the litter because the dust cloud envelopes you. It is bad. We are going to have to find something else to use now. Avoid at all costs.
Dust bomb - avoid
MeganFresh StepWe can understand why this is frustrating, Megan. We’re sad to hear about the increased dust you’ve noticed with our Total C... - 1 out of 5 stars review2/27/2026This is different then the Fresh step they have have always sold since I have been going to the club. It is so dusty it's terrible. The packaging is different and this new one has Febreeze listed on it. Not a fan,I'm very sad. Sam's, go back to the original please. I may have find a new place to shop.😔 I buy a lot of car stuff, I foster. I have a feeling I won't be the only person you lose..
This new litter DUSTY as the desert
KATHRYNFresh StepKathryn, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with our... - 1 out of 5 stars review2/4/2026Bought this because I was pinching pennys, will NEVER buy again. Too much dust! Just cleaning it out would bring up a massive dust cloud and my cats breathing this in?? If you care about your cats lungs, DO NOT buy this!
If you care about your cat, DO NOT buy this!
ELIJAHFresh StepElijah, we’re really sorry to hear about your experience with our Total Control Litter and understand your concerns, as your... - 1 out of 5 stars review2/16/2026So dusty and smells way too strongly. Also tracks a LOT. I have a litter mat and a rug between the litter box and my bed and my cats still bring so much litter into my bed despite that. Don’t recommend
Bad!!
SamFresh StepThanks so much for reporting this to us, Sam! We’re sorry to hear that your experience with our Total Control Litter was dis...