Fresh Step Simply Unscented Clumping Clay Cat Litter, 38-lb bag

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  • Unscented
  • Odor Control
  • Clumping
  • All Lifestages

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  • Ingenious unscented formula helps prevent bacterial odor growth on litter to provide a fresher home for you and your little buddy.
  • Provides up to 15 days of odor control, even in multi-kitty households.
  • Features a powerful combination of carbon-enhanced clay and ammonia-blocking technology.
  • Vet-recommended formula gives you exceptional odor control without any added fragrance or dyes.
  • Low-dust clumping formula creates tight clumps to make cleanup a breeze for you.

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14 Customer Questions

Formula change mid-2023? NOT a dust issue that’s fine - but does NOT cover urine smell after a few days!?!? Was the perfect unscented clumping litter for 10 days — until a month ago!? Did my cat change, or??

Answer by Susan • Jul 28, 2023
Just a suggestion, don’t wait 10 days (or really “a few”) to scoop Kitty’s pee…once a day and Urine smell is gone

Why did Fresh Step stop making the package w/4, 10lb bags?

Are you going to restock with the 10lb bags sold together as 40 lbs? And if so, when? I need the same formula unscented and in the 10lb bags (bad back). Thanks

This is not fragrance free. What is the strong smell?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 30, 2020
This Simply Unscented eliminates odors without added fragrance. It contains activated charcoal and plant extracts.
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4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
5560 Ratings
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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Clumping Ability

67% Positive

Dust Control

65% Positive

Longevity

70% Positive

Odor Control

67% Positive

2431 Customer Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By M. on Jan 22, 2026

Jackhammer Sold Separately

If you enjoy starting your morning by using a hammer and chisel on your cat's litter box, this is the product for you. Otherwise, avoid it at all costs. This litter

If you enjoy starting your morning by using a hammer and chisel on your cat's litter box, this is the product for you. Otherwise, avoid it at all costs. This litter promises easy cleaning but delivers a permanent, rock-hard seal to the bottom of the tray that defies all attempts at scooping. It doesn't clump; it creates an industrial cement bond that requires a grueling amount of manual labor to scrape away. Furthermore, the "unscented" label is a lie. Instead of masking odor, it releases an overwhelming, artificial aroma that smells exactly like 1970s Bay Rum aftershave. The mixture of heavy cologne and feline waste is absolutely vile. This is, without a doubt, the worst litter I have ever purchased. Do not buy!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Jonathan on Jan 1, 2026

Chemical scent, NOT unscented

Some lots of this litter are far more scented than others. Recent orders have been very strongly scented, and this ends up smelling like a strong chemical smell

Some lots of this litter are far more scented than others. Recent orders have been very strongly scented, and this ends up smelling like a strong chemical smell that migrates from my cat's paws to his scalp. Every time I nuzzle my cat, I'm greeted by that terrible chemical smell that becomes more and more dense as he uses it over time. I've tried cleaning his scalp with a warm soapy washrag to manage it, but there's little change. If I had to guess, I would wager that the reason some lots smell more than others is because Fresh Step is integrating leftover fractions of other scented litter in their production process to manage waste and costs--ie. 1-5% 'standard" litter folded into the rest. Here is the lot number of the most recent offending lot in my photo.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Madeline on Jan 10, 2026

NOT Unscented

This litter is definitely not unscented. I’ve been using it for years, and it always had a mild perfumy odor that I just chose to ignore. My most recent box has

This litter is definitely not unscented. I’ve been using it for years, and it always had a mild perfumy odor that I just chose to ignore. My most recent box has an overwhelming perfume scent, so much that I checked a few times to make sure I didn’t receive the wrong product. When I searched online, I saw similar experiences being reported, and whenever anyone says they’ve reported their findings to Fresh Step, the company just gaslights them. My cat has been using the most recent box of litter for three days and he reeks of perfume. My clothes snell after I scoop. I will not buy this litter again.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Kara on Jan 19, 2026

Tried to place order multiple times!

Don’t bother wasting your time. I tried setting up auto ship and would get my name entered and as soon as I start entering my address it erases everything and goes

Don’t bother wasting your time. I tried setting up auto ship and would get my name entered and as soon as I start entering my address it erases everything and goes back to blanks. I tried multiple times and it did the same thing. Tried using chewy once before and had issues then as well. Thought I’d try again, won’t be trying again third time.

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

Great price, my favorite clumping litter

I got this for a better deal than I typically get in stores. Its VERY heavy there is a lot of litter but its super conveniently packed into small bags so you can

I got this for a better deal than I typically get in stores. Its VERY heavy there is a lot of litter but its super conveniently packed into small bags so you can open one and pour it in your litterbox easily. My cats have no issue with scented litter, but this one was a dollar cheaper than the scented one at the time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Angie on Jan 17, 2026

Strong scent

I have been using this product and like that it is unscented until my last order. It is highly scented and I looked over the packaging to see if I was missing something

I have been using this product and like that it is unscented until my last order. It is highly scented and I looked over the packaging to see if I was missing something but it clearly states unscented. I did call Fresh Step and they didn’t give an explanation, however, they did give me a replacement.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Rebekah on Jan 19, 2026

Why does it have a scent?

I have noticed a change in the litter recently where it’s much more dusty than it used to be. Now, it has a very distinct fresh scent that it’s never had. My cats

I have noticed a change in the litter recently where it’s much more dusty than it used to be. Now, it has a very distinct fresh scent that it’s never had. My cats don’t react well to the scent, which is why I buy the unscented. Very disappointed when I’ve been buying this for 6 years.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Rita on Dec 5, 2025
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Great that this comes in a bundle of 4 ten lbs bag.

All my cats used this. One star deducted for when the cats peed on this litter, the urine sank all the way to the bottom to form a large heavy lump. I pre-sprayed

All my cats used this. One star deducted for when the cats peed on this litter, the urine sank all the way to the bottom to form a large heavy lump. I pre-sprayed the pan with cooking oil to prevent sticking, but the large pee-lumps were very difficult (heavy) to scoop up (almost break the plastic scooper). I don’t use the metal scoop to not scratch-up the stainless pans. Because of much larger lumps were formed, much more litter got used up, this increased the cost. Going back to Tidy cat, my cats preferred Tidy cat for the smoother and smaller granules; the lumps stayed cradled within the 3 inches of litter and are much lighter and easier to scoop.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Rachel on Jan 20, 2026

Allergic to Scented Litter

My cat has a history of battling sneezing, congestion and coughing. Her vet recommended using unscented litter and it has made a big difference! The litter is a

My cat has a history of battling sneezing, congestion and coughing. Her vet recommended using unscented litter and it has made a big difference! The litter is a little dusty but I haven’t had to force feed my cat medicine since I switched so it is definitely worth it!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Susie on Dec 15, 2025

Ripped again

This item was a replacement for one that arrived open and spilled litter all over our foyer. The replacement was more damaged then the original, spilling litter

This item was a replacement for one that arrived open and spilled litter all over our foyer. The replacement was more damaged then the original, spilling litter on our front porch as well as the foyer. I can't locate customer service this time