Fresh Step
Carbon facts
Learn more about the latest breakthrough addition to our Fresh Step® clay based litter—activated carbon.
 

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
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.

Our Fresh Step® Scoopable
  litter is available in five varieties:


Fresh Step® Scoopable Litter

Fresh Step® Multiple Cat Strength Litter

Fresh Step® Perfume & Dye Free Litter

Fresh Step® Scoopable Cedar Litter

Fresh Step® Plus Dual Action Crystals®



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