Litter Closet - Revision history

Chris at 12:48, 6 August 2025

2025-08-06T12:48:21Z

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	~~[[Category:Architectural Concepts]]~~
	==Overview==		==Overview==

Chris: Text replacement - "tenant" to "resident"

2025-07-29T12:45:58Z

Text replacement - "tenant" to "resident"

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	[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How Litter Closets Help Rental Property Owners]]It benefits rental property owners to create a bathroom that a cat would prefer using. If a cat isn’t happy with its litter box, it will just go somewhere else. And you cannot trust people to thoughtfully consider that perhaps their choice of litter box location has anything to do with their cats’ behavioral problems.		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How Litter Closets Help Rental Property Owners]]It benefits rental property owners to create a bathroom that a cat would prefer using. If a cat isn’t happy with its litter box, it will just go somewhere else. And you cannot trust people to thoughtfully consider that perhaps their choice of litter box location has anything to do with their cats’ behavioral problems.

	If you do not provide spaces for a litter boxes, each ~~tenant~~ will put them in different places, which can eventually spread foul-smelling damage throughout the entire home. By providing a litter closet, you can contain all such damage to a controlled location, where you can mitigate or even prevent it entirely by using protective materials.		If you do not provide spaces for a litter boxes, each resident will put them in different places, which can eventually spread foul-smelling damage throughout the entire home. By providing a litter closet, you can contain all such damage to a controlled location, where you can mitigate or even prevent it entirely by using protective materials.

	You also cannot count on residents to use ventilation fans every time they should, such as when using the shower. However, the ultra-low trickle ventilation provided by the litter closet fan helps prevent property damage that occurs when moisture accumulates and is not properly ventilated, such as mold and wood decay.		You also cannot count on residents to use ventilation fans every time they should, such as when using the shower. However, the ultra-low trickle ventilation provided by the litter closet fan helps prevent property damage that occurs when moisture accumulates and is not properly ventilated, such as mold and wood decay.

Chris: Text replacement - "tenants" to "residents"

2025-07-29T12:39:16Z

Text replacement - "tenants" to "residents"

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	If you do not provide spaces for a litter boxes, each tenant will put them in different places, which can eventually spread foul-smelling damage throughout the entire home. By providing a litter closet, you can contain all such damage to a controlled location, where you can mitigate or even prevent it entirely by using protective materials.		If you do not provide spaces for a litter boxes, each tenant will put them in different places, which can eventually spread foul-smelling damage throughout the entire home. By providing a litter closet, you can contain all such damage to a controlled location, where you can mitigate or even prevent it entirely by using protective materials.

	You also cannot count on ~~tenants~~ to use ventilation fans every time they should, such as when using the shower. However, the ultra-low trickle ventilation provided by the litter closet fan helps prevent property damage that occurs when moisture accumulates and is not properly ventilated, such as mold and wood decay.		You also cannot count on residents to use ventilation fans every time they should, such as when using the shower. However, the ultra-low trickle ventilation provided by the litter closet fan helps prevent property damage that occurs when moisture accumulates and is not properly ventilated, such as mold and wood decay.

	However, the biggest benefit to you as an owner is that litter closets will add a massive amount of perceived value to your property because ~~tenants~~ love them so much.		However, the biggest benefit to you as an owner is that litter closets will add a massive amount of perceived value to your property because residents love them so much.

	Although the Haven Homes project is aiming to keep rent prices moderate, you could charge a significant premium for this feature alone, because it makes an enormous difference in the lives of people with cats. For ~~tenants~~ it will mean the difference between feeling like they’re living in a litter box compared to, for the first time in their lives, having cats in a house that smells normal. This will feel like magic at first, and then become a feature they can’t imagine living without. As long as you do not raise rents abusively, offering litter closets can maximize your revenue by significantly lowering vacancies and turnover, since once your ~~tenants~~ have lived with a litter closet, they won’t want to live somewhere without one.		Although the Haven Homes project is aiming to keep rent prices moderate, you could charge a significant premium for this feature alone, because it makes an enormous difference in the lives of people with cats. For residents it will mean the difference between feeling like they’re living in a litter box compared to, for the first time in their lives, having cats in a house that smells normal. This will feel like magic at first, and then become a feature they can’t imagine living without. As long as you do not raise rents abusively, offering litter closets can maximize your revenue by significantly lowering vacancies and turnover, since once your residents have lived with a litter closet, they won’t want to live somewhere without one.

	==How to Build a Litter Closet==		==How to Build a Litter Closet==

Chris: /* For cats */

2023-10-24T05:25:43Z

For cats

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	[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How Litter Closets Help Cats]]Like their undomesticated relatives in the wild, housecats get instinctually nervous when they cannot react to a threat, which makes using the litter box one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. A litter closet provides cats with a quiet, private room in which to relieve themselves, which helps reduce their stress and anxiety. Some cats have litter box enclosures already, but for those who don’t, this will be a substantial improvement.		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Video: How Litter Closets Help Cats]]Like their undomesticated relatives in the wild, housecats get instinctually nervous when they cannot react to a threat, which makes using the litter box one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. A litter closet provides cats with a quiet, private room in which to relieve themselves, which helps reduce their stress and anxiety. Some cats have litter box enclosures already, but for those who don’t, this will be a substantial improvement.

	A litter closet also whisks away ~~the odor~~ from other cats, which makes sharing a litter box ~~much~~ more tolerable for cats who must do so.		A litter closet also whisks away lingering odors from other cats, which makes sharing a litter box more tolerable for cats who must do so.

	===For people with cats===		===For people with cats===

Chris: /* For people without cats */

2023-09-26T17:17:17Z

For people without cats

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	You can still use the fan, though, which will ventilate out just enough stale air to keep your living space feeling fresh, as well as help prevent problems that occur with inadequate ventilation, like mold and mildew.		You can still use the fan, though, which will ventilate out just enough stale air to keep your living space feeling fresh, as well as help prevent problems that occur with inadequate ventilation, like mold and mildew.

	Furthermore, anything that could benefit from ventilation could be stored in the litter cabinet, such as plants, electronic equipment, or wine.		Furthermore, anything that could benefit from ventilation could be stored in the litter cabinet, such as plants, computers or other electronic equipment, 3D printers, or wine.

	===For rental property owners===		===For rental property owners===

Chris: /* For people without cats */

2023-07-17T13:05:13Z

For people without cats

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	You can still use the fan, though, which will ventilate out just enough stale air to keep your living space feeling fresh, as well as help prevent problems that occur with inadequate ventilation, like mold and mildew.		You can still use the fan, though, which will ventilate out just enough stale air to keep your living space feeling fresh, as well as help prevent problems that occur with inadequate ventilation, like mold and mildew.

			Furthermore, anything that could benefit from ventilation could be stored in the litter cabinet, such as plants, electronic equipment, or wine.

	===For rental property owners===		===For rental property owners===

Chris: /* Scratch station */

2022-10-14T14:03:49Z

Scratch station

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	===Scratch station===		===Scratch station===

	The litter closet is a great place to put a [[Scratch Station\|scratch station]], so cats can clean their claws immediately after using the litter box, among many other reasons.		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Photo: Scratch station in a litter closet]]The litter closet is a great place to put a [[Scratch Station\|scratch station]], so cats can clean their claws immediately after using the litter box, among many other reasons.

	See [[Scratch Station#Why scratch stations belong in litter closets\|Why scratch stations belong in litter closets]] for more information.		See [[Scratch Station#Why scratch stations belong in litter closets\|Why scratch stations belong in litter closets]] for more information.

Chris: /* Add a cat entry door */

2022-10-14T07:11:30Z

Add a cat entry door

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	===Add a cat entry door===		===Add a cat entry door===

	Add a cat-sized entry door to the enclosure. It is best to use an open door rather than one with a flap, since this will dramatically extend the life of the fan. The negative air pressure caused by the ventilation will ensure no air escapes.		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|right\|Photo: Cat entry door]]Add a cat-sized entry door to the enclosure. It is best to use an open door rather than one with a flap, since this will dramatically extend the life of the fan. The negative air pressure caused by the ventilation will ensure no air escapes.

	Put the door in a location that cannot be blocked by normal, everyday actions, like leaving a nearby door open.		Put the door in a location that cannot be blocked by normal, everyday actions, like leaving a nearby door open.

Chris: /* Build the enclosure */

2022-10-14T07:10:57Z

Build the enclosure

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	File:Gray.png\|Cabinet installation		File:Gray.png\|Illustration: Cabinet installation
	File:Gray.png\|Closet installation		File:Gray.png\|Illustration: Closet installation
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Chris: /* Overview */

2022-10-14T07:10:25Z

Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

	[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|left\|Animated ~~diagram of a litter~~ closet]]Cats are ideal companions for many people, but litter box odor is a major issue — especially in smaller living spaces. However, a litter closet can solve this problem.		[[File:Gray.png\|thumb\|left\|Animated Diagram: Litter closet overview]]Cats are ideal companions for many people, but litter box odor is a major issue — especially in smaller living spaces. However, a litter closet can solve this problem.

	A litter closet is a small enclosure for a litter box that eliminates odor completely by ventilating it outside the home. Essentially, it is a cat-sized bathroom.		A litter closet is a small enclosure for a litter box that eliminates odor completely by ventilating it outside the home. Essentially, it is a cat-sized bathroom.