# About | Self-Cleaning Litter Box Guide > About Self-Cleaning Litter Box Guide: an independent, research-based buyer's guide to self-cleaning and automatic litter boxes, with cat-safety checks, cost… - Source: https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/about/ - Markdown version: https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/about.md --- # About Self-Cleaning Litter Box Guide Self-Cleaning Litter Box Guide is an independent buyer's guide to self-cleaning and automatic litter boxes: rotating globes, tilting drums, open-top boxes and crystal-tray rakes. In the last few years dozens of new brands have flooded the market. Many look alike, publish thin specs, and leave owners unsure whether a box is safe for a kitten, a 20 lb Maine Coon or a three-cat home. We publish detailed comparisons, a cat safety checker, a cost-of-ownership calculator and a box matcher so you can choose a box your cat will use safely, and know what it will cost to run. ## How we research We haven't tested these boxes ourselves. We compile manufacturer specifications, FAQs and manuals, Amazon listing text, and hands-on reviews from named outlets such as WIRED, Tom's Guide and Cats.com, then cross-check the numbers that matter most for safety: minimum and maximum cat weight, minimum age, cats per box, sensor types and whether the entrance stays open during the cycle. When sources disagree, we say so on the product page instead of picking the flattering number, and when we can't confirm something, we leave it blank. The full process, including how our 10-point scores work, is on our [how we research](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/how-we-research/) page. ## Not veterinary advice Our safety guidance summarizes maker instructions and published veterinary guidance such as the AAFP and ISFM's litter box recommendations. It isn't a substitute for your vet. If your cat stops using its box, strains, or goes more or less often, see a vet: litter box changes can be a sign of illness. ## What's on Self-Cleaning Litter Box Guide 14 product reviews, 25 buying guides and comparisonsand 5 free tools, all written and maintained by the Self-Cleaning Litter Box Guide editorial team. Start with the [guides hub](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/guides/) or the [tools](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/tools/). ## Editorial independence - Our rankings come from the published method on [how we research](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/how-we-research/). Brands cannot pay for placement. ## Keeping information current Specs, models and prices change. Every guide and review shows its last-updated date, prices are labelled approximate, and we recommend confirming the live price and specs on the retailer page before you buy. ## Corrections and feedback Found an error, an outdated spec or a product we should cover? Email[hello@selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com](mailto:hello@selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com) or use the [contact page](https://selfcleaninglitterboxguide.com/contact/). We review every report and correct the page when it's confirmed.