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Tidy Cats Performance Plus Power Clump Unscented Cat Litter vs Arm & Hammer Dual Defense with Microban Clumping Cat Litter

Buy the Arm & Hammer Dual Defense if you want scented, low-dust litter with baking soda and Microban odor control; it also costs less per pound and has the stronger rating. Buy the Tidy Cats Performance Plus if you need unscented litter for a cat or household that reacts to fragrance. On the latest daily prices, Arm & Hammer hit $12.76 for 38 lb and Tidy Cats hit $15.28 for 35 lb, so Arm & Hammer is cheaper per pound at those lows.

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Tidy Cats Performance Plus Power Clump Unscented Cat Litter

Tidy Cats Performance Plus Power Clump Unscented Cat Litter

4.3· 192 ratings

Choose the Tidy Cats Performance Plus if you want unscented, max-strength clumping litter and fragrance bothers your cat or your household.

Pros
  • Unscented, so no added fragrance around cats or people.
  • Power Clump forms firm clumps that scoop cleanly.
Built for multi-cat boxes with max-strength odor control.
  • 35 lb size lasts a while in a single-cat home.
    • Cons
    • No dust-free claim listed.
    • Scented households may find unscented litter less effective at masking odors.
    • Higher price per pound than Arm & Hammer at the latest lows.
    • Fewer ratings than Arm & Hammer.
    Arm & Hammer
    Arm & Hammer Dual Defense with Microban Clumping Cat Litter

    Arm & Hammer Dual Defense with Microban Clumping Cat Litter

    4.4· 501 ratings

    Choose the Arm & Hammer Dual Defense if you want scented multi-cat odor control with a low-dust claim and a lower price per pound.

    Pros
    • Baking soda plus Microban for two layers of odor control.
    • 99.9% dust-free claim suits asthma or dust-sensitive homes.
    • 38 lb box at about $0.34/lb at the latest low.
    • 4.4 out of 5 from 501 ratings, the stronger track record here.
    Cons
    • Scented, which some cats and owners dislike.
    • Microban is an added antimicrobial agent some shoppers prefer to avoid.
    • Pebble texture may track more than finer litters.
    • Scent can fade before the litter needs changing.

    What separates them

    Tidy Cats Performance Plus Power Clump Unscented Cat LitterArm & Hammer Dual Defense with Microban Clumping Cat Litter
    ScentUnscentedScented
    Odor control approachPower Clump clay clumping plus multi-cat odor controlTwo layers of odor control with baking soda and Microban
    Dust claimNot stated99.9% dust-free, low-dust formula
    Package size35 lb38 lb
    Price per pound at latest lowAbout $0.44/lb at $15.28About $0.34/lb at $12.76
    Rating4.3 out of 5 from 192 ratings4.4 out of 5 from 501 ratings
    Clump strengthPower Clump, strong clumpsRock-hard, quick-scooping clumps
    Best forFragrance-sensitive cats and ownersMulti-cat households wanting scent and dust control

    Price history

    $30.76$12.76
    Oct 29Oct 30
    • Tidy Cats Performance Plus Power Clump Unscented Cat Litter: lowest $15.28 on Oct 30 at Petshiwu.
    • Arm & Hammer Dual Defense with Microban Clumping Cat Litter: lowest $12.76 on Oct 30 at Walmart.

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    Specs compared

    SpecTidy Cats Performance Plus Power Clump Unscented Cat LitterArm & Hammer Dual Defense with Microban Clumping Cat Litter
    ClumpingYesYes, Forms rock-hard, scoopable clumps quick
    Weight35 lb—
    Litter Type—Clumping
    Odor Control Level—Two layers of odor control
    Package Size—38 lbs
    Package Type—Box
    Scent Type—Scented
    Dust Level—Low dust formula, 99.9% Dust-free
    Lasting Power—Helps prevent litter from degrading
    Litter Material—Clay
    Free Of—99.9% Dust-free
    Litter Additives—Odor eliminators, Baking soda, Microban
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    SpecTidy Cats Performance Plus Power Clump Unscented Cat LitterArm & Hammer Dual Defense with Microban Clumping Cat Litter
    Texture Type—Pebbles
    Number Of Cats—Multi-cat
    Suitable Pet Types—Kittens, Cats
    Cat Age—Kittens, Cats
    Typical Users—Multi-cat households

    Questions and answers

    Which is better for a multi-cat household?
    Both are marketed for multi-cat homes. Arm & Hammer adds baking soda and Microban for two layers of odor control, while Tidy Cats relies on Power Clump and max-strength odor control without fragrance.
    Which is better if my cat hates scented litter?
    Tidy Cats Performance Plus. It is unscented, while Arm & Hammer Dual Defense is scented.
    Which is cheaper per pound?
    Arm & Hammer at the latest daily lows: about $0.34/lb at $12.76 for 38 lb versus about $0.44/lb at $15.28 for 35 lb of Tidy Cats.
    Which is better for dust?
    Arm & Hammer. It claims a 99.9% dust-free, low-dust formula; Tidy Cats does not list a dust claim for this product.
    Is Arm & Hammer worth the extra over Tidy Cats?
    It is not extra at the latest lows; it is cheaper per pound. The trade-off is scent and Microban versus Tidy Cats' unscented formula.
    Do both clump?
    Yes. Tidy Cats uses Power Clump and Arm & Hammer forms rock-hard, scoopable clumps.

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