Fresh Step Febreze Freshness Gain Scented Clumping Clay Cat Litter, 38-lb

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  • Scented
  • Clumping
  • Odor Control
  • All Lifestages

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  • Paw-activated to be totally paw-some—your little one triggers 4-in-1 odor control as soon as they step on the litter, releasing a burst of refreshing Gain original scent.
  • Doesn’t mask odors—it eliminates them with its multi-step odor-shield formula.
  • Provides up to 15 days of odor control for you and your furbaby.
  • 4-in-1 formula features carbon-enhanced clay, ammonia-blocking technology, Gain original scent, and Febreze freshness.
  • Low-dust clumping formula creates tight clumps to make cleanup a breeze for you.

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Learn More About Fresh Step From Our Team of Experts

Advancing the Science of Cat Litter

The Fresh Step line includes products to suit households with a variety of needs. From odor-eliminating carbon to liquid-absorbing crystals—and clumping to non-clumping clay varieties—Fresh Step has every litter box covered.

Fresh Step with Gain Scent

Kick litter box odors to the curb with this tough odor-fighting formula. Thanks to ammonia block technology and the power of Febreze, it fights odors on contact for up to 15 days of odor control. Plus, it leaves behind a refreshing Gain scent!

Absorbs Liquid and Odor on Contact

ClumpLock technology and a low-dust, high-quality clay formula lock in liquid and odor on contact. Each step your cat takes releases a fresh clean scent, while Ammonia Block technology and activated charcoal neutralize odors for up to 15 days.

About Fresh Step

Fresh Step has teamed up with Best Friends Animal Society and its network of lifesaving centers across the country. Together, they’re working to unite cats in need with a loving home and create a nurturing environment while they wait for adoption.

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5 Customer Questions

The picture above on the 42lb looks to be a box. So, is it a box or a bag? Also, is this littler dusty?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 14, 2020
The 14 and 25 pound options come in a box while the 42 pound option comes in a bag. This litter is dust free.

is it low tracking?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 15, 2021
This litter is not considered low tracking.

Is this in a case with 4 bags or one large bag??

Answer by Chewy • Sep 09, 2023
This litter comes in 4 resealable packs.

Is the Gain scented Fresh Step suitable for multi cat households?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 09, 2025
This litter can be used in multi-cat households.
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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Clumping Ability

82% Positive

Dust Control

82% Positive

Longevity

85% Positive

Odor Control

84% Positive

1209 Customer Reviews

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Angela on Jan 4, 2026

Incredibly Dusty

We have 9 indoor cats and have been using fresh step religiously for 14 years. It has always clumped well, kept the odor at bay, and never bothered the cats. As

We have 9 indoor cats and have been using fresh step religiously for 14 years. It has always clumped well, kept the odor at bay, and never bothered the cats. As you may imagine, with 9 cats we have several litter boxes and go through a lot of litter. Over the last 6 months the litter has become increasingly dustier. The cats always smell like the litter, it bothers our sinuses every time we scoop the boxes, our furniture has a layer of dust from the litter that it didn’t have before. We are now looking to change litter after these 14 years which is something we never imagined doing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Paige on Jan 21, 2026

No odor

Best cat litter! My kitty will use any cat litter, but I will only use Fresh Step with Febreze. There is literally no odor to her litter box until I need to clean

Best cat litter! My kitty will use any cat litter, but I will only use Fresh Step with Febreze. There is literally no odor to her litter box until I need to clean out the litter after a few days. Of course I try to clean her litter every 2 days since I have a litter genie. But, let’s face it, sometimes life gets crazy. But, no worries with this litter. Definitely recommend

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Laura on Jan 3, 2026

Extreme dust levels. Avoid at all costs.

This is the dustiest cat litter I’ve ever had the displeasure of using. It will coat every surface of your home with dust and you’ll never get the smell out. For

This is the dustiest cat litter I’ve ever had the displeasure of using. It will coat every surface of your home with dust and you’ll never get the smell out. For someone who has asthma, and who has a cat with asthma, and also doesn’t want the whole house smelling like cat litter, this has been a complete nightmare to clean up. Fresh Step used to be great, I’m not sure what happened, but the formula has most definitely changed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Lisa on Dec 26, 2025

Worst litter ever

We’ve tried a few different litters. This one was highly recommended but is the worse I’ve used. It smells fresh which is why I give it one Star. But it creates

We’ve tried a few different litters. This one was highly recommended but is the worse I’ve used. It smells fresh which is why I give it one Star. But it creates too much dust, it becomes very sticky and hard to clean the littler robot. It was recommended to use for the robot. It m then sticks to the cat’s paws and I had litter all over my floor. Wouldn’t buy again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tamala on Dec 22, 2025

Fast delivery, easy to handle

I doubt that anyone's favorite job as a pet owner is cleaning a littler box Chewy makes my job easier. I have arthritis in my hands and wrists so trying to wrestle

I doubt that anyone's favorite job as a pet owner is cleaning a littler box Chewy makes my job easier. I have arthritis in my hands and wrists so trying to wrestle big boxes of heavy littler is not fun. I order the case that has 4 bags. The bags are lighter, easier the manage, and easier to store. I've been ordering this from chewy for 2 years now. Thanks Chewy

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Kandi on Jan 9, 2026

Inconsistent

This is my 3rd autoship and this time the litter is different. It doesn’t smell like the normal gain litter I’ve gotten and the color is different too. So idk what

This is my 3rd autoship and this time the litter is different. It doesn’t smell like the normal gain litter I’ve gotten and the color is different too. So idk what happened. But the normal litter I like, not this stuff.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Kate on Nov 7, 2025

no longer effective at controlling odors

We have been loyal Fresh Step users for decades. It *used to* be the best for controlling odor and scooping. We returned a large order of Fresh Step earlier this

We have been loyal Fresh Step users for decades. It *used to* be the best for controlling odor and scooping. We returned a large order of Fresh Step earlier this year, when we found it to be 1. not clumping and 2. not controlling odor. Chewy looked into it and said the formula had not changed that they were aware of; perhaps it was a bad batch. Since then we've gotten multiple "bad batches". The litter boxes, and, consequently, our house, smells strongly of ammonia. It's a horrible smell--and makes our cats smell, too. This is despite daily scooping and twice weekly dumping everything out, scrubbing and sanitizing, and refilling with clean litter. I *would not* recommend this litter to anyone--in any of the multiple scents and forms. We've tried them all and they do. not. work. I'm posting this on every variety we've purchased in the last few months.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Terri on Jan 20, 2026

Price and weight

It was good but now that you have changed it instead of 42 LB at $24 in change you've changed it to 38 lb for $25 and change you get less and pay more whereas before

It was good but now that you have changed it instead of 42 LB at $24 in change you've changed it to 38 lb for $25 and change you get less and pay more whereas before you got more and paid less.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kim on Jan 3, 2026

Stronger long lasting scent

I have been using fresh step as long as I’ve had my cats 16 years! This product just has a longer lasting scent. I still two cats, and I appreciate the long lasting

I have been using fresh step as long as I’ve had my cats 16 years! This product just has a longer lasting scent. I still two cats, and I appreciate the long lasting sent. I can’t always change my litter box daily.!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Timothy on Dec 30, 2025

No Foul Odor

The litter smells fresh as it reads, its clumping capabilities are excellent. I clean my Hershey’s Litter Box every other day so you get no odor of cat pee or poop

The litter smells fresh as it reads, its clumping capabilities are excellent. I clean my Hershey’s Litter Box every other day so you get no odor of cat pee or poop. I would highly recommend this Cat Litter.