I have decided having back up pans for my crew of 12 and occasional visitors from the two shelters for whom I foster and rehab, is the easiest way to go. I can soak pans, give a good scrub with soap and water and rinse, spray with 10-1 water/Clorox solution, rinse and air dry. They are clean, disinfected, have time to air from any residue chlorine smell (not a common problem) and I always have a back up pan. I just bought another three cat litter ans from Walmart at $1.97. This batch seems to have a bit higher back. They are kitty pans in the pet section. Feed rescued animals in two clicks http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3 [Posted in FML 7031]