Crystal Clean Premium Fresh Scent Crystal Cat Litter with Odor Control
- Cat Litter
- 4.3 pounds
- Silica Gel
- 2
This silica crystal litter handles moisture absorption and lighter litter box weight, with the scent claim in the name worth double-checking against the unscented spec.
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How it ranks among the 155 cat litter we track
4.4★ across 499 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
499 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 155 cat litter we track - how the scorecard works · full cat litter data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
North Star Pets sells this silica gel crystal litter in two 4.3-pound bags, designed to absorb urine and dry out solid waste rather than clump like clay litter.
The fresh scent wording in the title does not match the spec sheet, which lists the scent as unscented, so buyers expecting added fragrance should note that before purchase. As a crystal litter it works on a different mechanism than clumping clay: it absorbs moisture into the granules rather than forming scoopable clumps.
- Silica gel crystal formula
- Two 4.3 pound bags per pack
- Absorbs urine, dries solid waste
- Non-clumping
Who it's for
Cat owners who prefer a lightweight, non-clumping litter and don't mind scooping solids rather than clumps. Not a fit for anyone who specifically wants a scented litter or a clumping format.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Lightweight compared to clay litter
- Absorbs urine into the crystals
- Sold as two 4.3 pound bags
- Non-clumping, so solid waste removal differs from clumping litter
- Listed as unscented despite the fresh scent name
Performance notes
Silica gel crystals work by drawing urine into the granules while solid waste dries out on the surface for easy removal, a different cleaning routine than scooping clumps. Being non-clumping and lightweight, it tends to weigh less per box change than clay litters of similar volume.
Specifications
| Brand | Crystal |
|---|---|
| Model | CL01 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 9 pounds |
| Item Display Weight | 4.3 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4.3 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Silica Gel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 2 |
| Other details | |
| Asin | B0CKWKMBFD |
| Upc | 715786444947 |
| Manufacturer | North Star Pets |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,093 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #130 in Cat Litter |
| Scent Name | Unscented |
| Item Form | crystals |
| Model Number | CL01 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CL01 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '499', 'stars': '4.4'} |
| Target Species | Cat |
| Item Type Name | Cat litter |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat litter.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Clean Premium Fresh Scent Crystal Cat Litter with Odor ControlThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 499 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Fresh Step Advanced Extreme Clump Multi Cat Clumping Litter with Febreze FreshnessFresh | 4.7 / 5 | 20,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| ARM & HAMMER Clump & Seal SLIDE Platinum Multi-Cat Clumping Cat LitterARM | 4.6 / 5 | 19,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| PetSafe ScoopFree 4.3 lb BagsPetSafe | 4.5 / 5 | 45,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Cat's Pride Premium Lightweight Clumping Litter: Pure & FreshCat's | 4.5 / 5 | 18,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Crystal CL01
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this litter scented?
The spec sheet lists it as unscented, despite the fresh scent wording in the title.
Does it clump?
No, it is a non-clumping crystal litter that absorbs moisture rather than forming clumps.
How much litter comes in a pack?
Two 4.3 pound bags, about 9 pounds total.