Cat litter
Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 6:16 pm
What are we using now? I've rather lost track.
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Re: Cat litter
Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 6:33 pm
Industrial/automotive spillage absorbents I guess, but most are half to 1/3 the size of Kitty Friend (or whatever the last brand was). Would love to find a larger grade for orchids and some carnivorous plants.
Re: Cat litter
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 12:27 pm
Following your post because I’m wondering the same thing!
I’m to find some for a soil mix to sow some mesemb seeds, but likely won’t need a huge bag. I’ve never used any before, but I’d like to try it. Unfortunately I’m completely lost with it and over confused at this point; I’m considering checking out Wilko or one of the supermarkets atm, maybe even Lidl or Aldi? It’s hard to find the information online on what’s in the bag which is frustrating. I understand that Tescos Fine version and Sanicat Pink used to be the go to, but that now (possibly due to a price hike in Moler Clay?) they seem to be unavailable.
Please share if you find anything good
I’m to find some for a soil mix to sow some mesemb seeds, but likely won’t need a huge bag. I’ve never used any before, but I’d like to try it. Unfortunately I’m completely lost with it and over confused at this point; I’m considering checking out Wilko or one of the supermarkets atm, maybe even Lidl or Aldi? It’s hard to find the information online on what’s in the bag which is frustrating. I understand that Tescos Fine version and Sanicat Pink used to be the go to, but that now (possibly due to a price hike in Moler Clay?) they seem to be unavailable.
Please share if you find anything good
Re: Cat litter
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 4:45 pm
If you only want a bit I might have some spare in the GH that I am never going to use. You can have it if I can find it.AmyJay wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 12:27 pm Following your post because I’m wondering the same thing!
I’m to find some for a soil mix to sow some mesemb seeds, but likely won’t need a huge bag. I’ve never used any before, but I’d like to try it. Unfortunately I’m completely lost with it and over confused at this point; I’m considering checking out Wilko or one of the supermarkets atm, maybe even Lidl or Aldi? It’s hard to find the information online on what’s in the bag which is frustrating. I understand that Tescos Fine version and Sanicat Pink used to be the go to, but that now (possibly due to a price hike in Moler Clay?) they seem to be unavailable.
Please share if you find anything good
Re: Cat litter
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 5:12 pm
Last time I got some of this stuff:
https://www.seton.co.uk/clay-absorbent- ... lsrc=aw.ds
Same stuff as the Tesco Low Dust but without the perfume.
https://www.seton.co.uk/clay-absorbent- ... lsrc=aw.ds
Same stuff as the Tesco Low Dust but without the perfume.
Re: Cat litter
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 2:42 pm
Not cheap, is it? Didn't the Tesco stuff used to be about 20l for a fiver? Or less?
Re: Cat litter
Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 5:56 pm
Re: Cat litter
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 6:44 am
Supply problems have driven the price of the raw material up. I don’t have much hope that the Sanicat product will return.
Re: Cat litter
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 3:26 pm
You can get Safety Tread £10 cheaper on EBAY because price includes VAT and carriage free also.
100% natural clay based Calcined Moler earth industrial absorbent, manufactured by thermal activation
Reddish colour in appearance
Excellent levels of absorption with high mechanical properties
Particle size (1.0mm – 3.0mm) selected to achieve the most effective cost/performance ratio
Highway approved product with German MPA approvals
Suitable for road traffic areas
Harmless to humans, plants and animals
30 litre bag absorbs approximately 13 litres of fuel
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385618320724 ... R7D588SGYg
100% natural clay based Calcined Moler earth industrial absorbent, manufactured by thermal activation
Reddish colour in appearance
Excellent levels of absorption with high mechanical properties
Particle size (1.0mm – 3.0mm) selected to achieve the most effective cost/performance ratio
Highway approved product with German MPA approvals
Suitable for road traffic areas
Harmless to humans, plants and animals
30 litre bag absorbs approximately 13 litres of fuel
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385618320724 ... R7D588SGYg
Re: Cat litter
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 4:12 pm
Out of interest, how is everyone using this? Does this completely replace organic material in a mix?
I've settled for potting plants in ~50:50 JI 2 (or similar) and 4-6 mm grit after messing about with more complicated mixes for a while.
I've settled for potting plants in ~50:50 JI 2 (or similar) and 4-6 mm grit after messing about with more complicated mixes for a while.