Learn more about the latest breakthrough addition to our Fresh Step® clay based litter—activated carbon.
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While you may not know what activated carbon is, you probably already have items that contain it in your home. Activated carbon is used as a freshening ingredient in many household items, including:
- Water Filters
- Air Filters
- Fish Tank Filters
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| What is activated carbon? |
When carbon is heated with steam or carbon dioxide at 1000°C in the absence of oxygen, it becomes activated carbon. The activation process gives the carbon a porous interior and an extremely high surface area—a unique combination that makes it an outstanding material for absorbing odors. |
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| How does activated carbon work in your cat litter? |
We use a special process to introduce activated carbon to the litter granules. The carbon acts like a magnet for organic-based odors by grabbing them and holding them to the surface of the carbon. In other words, cat waste odors actually get absorbed. |
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| And, just 5 grams of activated carbon has the surface area of a football field to absorb odors. |
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Discover the incredible benefits of activated carbon yourself in our Fresh Step® Scoopable and Fresh Step® Clay litters. |
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