Guide

How to Clean a Meowant Litter Box

Updated on · By the Elf Kittens team

To clean a Meowant litter box, empty the waste bin, clean removable parts as your model’s manual allows, and wipe the base with a cloth. Keep water away from the base and let cleaned parts dry before reassembly.

On this page (9 sections)
  1. How do you clean a Meowant litter box?
  2. What should you prepare before cleaning?
  3. How do you empty the waste bin without spilling?
  4. Can you rinse the Meowant drum?
  5. How should you clean sensors and the base?
  6. How often should you clean a Meowant litter box?
  7. Which Meowant model is easier to clean?
  8. What mistakes should you avoid when cleaning?
  9. How to clean a Meowant litter box: which option should you choose?

To clean a Meowant litter box, empty the waste bin, clean removable parts according to your model’s manual, and wipe the base without soaking it. These steps answer how to clean a Meowant litter box while protecting the parts that should stay dry.

The 106L Meowant model has a detachable drum for cleaning and rinsing, while its base should be wiped with a cloth. Cleaning access varies by model, so check your manual before removing parts or using a cleaner.

How do you clean a Meowant litter box?

Empty the waste bin, clean removable parts as the manual directs, and wipe the base with a cloth. Keep water away from electrical parts, connectors, and sensors.

  1. Pause or switch off the box as the manual instructs.
  2. Remove the waste bin and dispose of its contents.
  3. Take out only the parts the manual says you can remove.
  4. Clear stuck litter and waste using a soft cloth or tool the manual permits.
  5. Wash rinse-safe parts and let them dry fully.
  6. Wipe the base and accessible sensor areas without pouring water over them.
  7. Reassemble the box, refill to its marked line, and restart it as directed.

The 106L model’s drum is detachable for cleaning and rinsing, but its base cannot be washed. If your model does not have a detachable drum, do not force it apart.

What should you prepare before cleaning?

Have the manual, a waste bag, and a soft cloth ready. Use cleaners or tools only if the manual allows them for your model.

Pause or unplug the machine as instructed. Keep the cord and adapter away from wet surfaces, and leave room to remove the waste bin without spilling litter.

A correctly sized liner can make disposal simpler. Meowant’s liners measure 46 x 32 cm, so compare that size with your waste drawer before choosing them.

Meowant recommends replacing its liners every 4 to 5 days, depending on the number and size of your cats. Follow your box’s manual if it gives a different liner requirement.

How do you empty the waste bin without spilling?

Pull out the waste drawer carefully and keep it level as you remove the bag. Tie the liner before lifting it away, then check the drawer and surrounding area for loose litter.

The Meowant liner has a double drawcord closure designed for removal. Check the size and drawer shape first, since a shared brand name does not confirm fit.

If litter spills into the drawer, remove it before adding a fresh liner. Avoid pushing litter or debris into openings around the drawer.

How to choose Meowant litter box liners

Choose Meowant liners when their 46 x 32 cm size fits your drawer and you want a drawcord closure. Skip them if you cannot confirm the fit or your model requires a different liner.

The 75L open-top model includes one liner. For a separate pack, measure the drawer and compare its shape with the liner before buying.

Can you rinse the Meowant drum?

Rinse the drum only if your model’s manual allows it. The 106L Meowant model has a detachable drum for cleaning and rinsing, while its base should be wiped with a cloth.

Remove the drum as the instructions show. Shake off loose litter over a waste bag, then rinse the drum without directing water toward the base, motor, or electrical connections.

Let the drum air-dry completely before reinstalling it. Moisture around seams or fittings can cause problems when the machine runs.

If your model’s drum does not detach, clean only the accessible surfaces using the method its manual permits.

How should you clean sensors and the base?

Wipe the base and accessible sensor surfaces gently with a dry or lightly damp cloth. Do not pour water into the machine or scrub sensors with an abrasive pad.

The 75L model uses 9 sensors for weight detection, motion stopping, and abnormality alerts. Meowant warns against placing a mat beneath that box because it can cause weighing errors.

The 106L model also uses sensors for weight detection and abnormal alarms. If an alert continues after cleaning, check the manual or contact Meowant support instead of taking the base apart.

For connection questions, see our guide to Meowant litter box app setup and connection help. If cleaning does not resolve a fault, use our automatic litter box troubleshooting guide.

How often should you clean a Meowant litter box?

Empty waste as needed and use your model’s manual for the routine cleaning schedule. How quickly the bin fills depends on your cats and how often they use the box.

Meowant recommends replacing its liners every 4 to 5 days, with more frequent changes possible for larger or more numerous cats. That advice covers liners, not drum or base cleaning.

Check the box when you top up litter. Remove waste that has stuck to an accessible surface, and keep litter below the warning line.

Which Meowant model is easier to clean?

The 106L Meowant model has a detachable drum for rinsing, while cleaning access on the 75L model depends on its manual. Choose based on the cleaning steps you want and the space and entrance that suit your cat.

The 106L model may suit buyers who want a larger chamber and a drum that can be removed for cleaning. Its base still needs to be wiped rather than washed.

The 75L open-top model may suit buyers who prefer an open design and a 6.8 in entrance. Skip it if you need confirmed drum removal or rinse instructions before choosing; check the manual for those details.

Our Meowant self-cleaning litter box review compares the models and their features. For another brand’s cleaning steps, see how to clean a PETKIT Pura Max litter box.

What mistakes should you avoid when cleaning?

Keep the base dry, do not force parts apart, and do not restart the box while cleaned parts are wet. Use the manual for disassembly, cleaners, and restart steps.

Avoid spraying cleaner into openings or wiping exposed connections with a dripping cloth. A rough brush can scratch surfaces or damage sensors.

Do not overfill the litter chamber. Meowant warns that litter above the fill line may be removed during the cleaning cycle.

If a part will not release easily, stop and check the instructions. For a warning or unusual movement that continues after cleaning, contact Meowant support.

How to clean a Meowant litter box: which option should you choose?

Choose liners by drawer fit, and choose a model by the cleaning access and layout you need. The 106L model suits buyers who want a detachable rinseable drum; the 75L model suits those who prefer an open-top design and can follow its manual for cleaning steps.

Pick the Meowant liners if their 46 x 32 cm size fits your drawer. Skip them if you need a different size or cannot confirm compatibility.

For broader setup advice, start with our automatic litter box buying guide. If odor remains after routine cleaning, see whether self-cleaning litter boxes still smell.

Frequently asked questions

How often should you clean a Meowant litter box?

Empty the waste bin when it fills or odor calls for it, and follow your model’s manual for routine cleaning. Meowant recommends replacing its liners every 4 to 5 days, with timing adjusted for the number and size of your cats.

The liner schedule does not replace drum or base care.

Can you wash the Meowant litter box base?

Don’t rinse or soak the base. For the 106L Meowant litter box, wipe the base with a cloth and keep water away from electrical parts.

Check your own model’s manual before cleaning other parts or using any cleaner.

Can you rinse the Meowant litter box drum?

The 106L Meowant litter box has a detachable drum that can be cleaned and rinsed. Remove it only as instructed, keep the base dry, and let the drum dry fully before reassembly.

For other models, follow their manuals rather than assuming the drum comes apart.

How do you remove odor from a Meowant litter box?

Empty the waste bin, remove stuck waste, and clean removable parts according to the model manual. Keep litter below the fill line and replace the liner as needed.

A cover or deodorizing gel can help with odor control, but it does not replace routine cleaning.