The Best Cat Litter Scoops in 2022

Made from aluminum with a rubber grip handle, the DuraScoop is one of the best cat litter scoops currently on the market. Lightweight with a reassuringly solid feel, the scoop is well designed and a decent size to scoop out larger clumps of wet or soiled litter without spilling over the sides. As it’s cast from one piece, there are no weak points and no bending or flicking as you scoop. The ergonomic design of the handle means it sits well in the hand and the aluminum is rust-resistant so will serve you year after year. Available in a choice of three colors, this is a reliable, durable kitty litter scoop that performs well and is excellent value for money. 

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With its deep shovel and gently rounded corners for precision cleaning, this scooper from Iprimio is a great size for most litter boxes. Made from solid cast aluminum with a non-stick surface, it also makes quick work of dirty litter. And the result of all this non-stick is an even easier to clean scooper after the work is done. Although the scoop is a little on the heavier side, with its ergonomic handle it balances nicely in the hand and gives a secure grip without any bending or flicking. We also like the long slots that create an effective sifting action as you dig deep to clean. And once you have finished, the scooper comes complete with its own hanger hook for convenient storage. 

Lightweight with a really long scoop body meaning less scoops per litterbox clean, this plastic scooper from Litter Lifter is a neat piece of kitty litter kit. The plastic feels solid and although the scoop is long in its body, the bend is pretty minimal, making it a decent scraper for heavier messes. The idea is that it minimizes your need to sift – simply scrape in a straight line and the poop and wetted clumps stay with the plastic scoop for the whole ride, ready to tip out at the end, leaving cleaner litter behind. The raking blades are long and while there are a few wider ones at the side which can leave very small pieces of dirt behind, a final sweep across the litter box should solve the problem.

The BasicForm cat litter scoop is a pretty fast worker. On first appearances its design seems a little no frills, but it’s the simplicity that makes it effective. Made from 4mm stainless steel wire to create a deep angled scoop with even slates, it looks similar to a deep fry scooper and works in the same way. The wire handle has dips for your fingers so you can comfortably grip as you dig into the litter. The slats are wide enough to let clean litter filter out, while the muck and wet clumps stay inside. Get into a rhythm and you can see why it has a speedy reputation. There’s nothing fancy about the BasicForm but it does its job and thanks to the smooth metal, it’s also really easy to clean. 

If you prefer a long handle cat litter scoop, then the Co-Z is a well-priced option. Made with an aluminum alloy body, the longer length handle has an ergonomic shape, softened by a thick layer of rubber for a comfortable grip as you scoop. The scoop is larger sized too, and slighted rounded for efficient scooping. It has a decent depth at the back, and while not full-length slats, the holes are a decent size to let clean litter filter through. The whole surface of the scoop has also been burred making it stick-free when it comes to poop as well as easier to clean. This is a big scooper, but it’s pretty light on its feet and while it may struggle a little with heavier or denser litter, the long handle certainly makes it easier when scooping and scraping. 

 Sometimes scooping all that poop can be a pain in the back which is where this long handled litter scoop comes in. The detachable design of the Yangbaga means you can opt for a long handle then change down to a short handle when you need to. Made from stainless steel, this scooper can also deal with the heaviest soiling without straining the handle or scoop. The scoop bucket is a good size and angled to reduce wrist strain, with a nice depth to hold in the dirt.  However, the corners are curved so could miss those really hard to reach places. Rustproof, this is not a telescopic handled scooper and probably works the better for it, as each handle length screws tightly in for greater stability as you scoop. 

Our Best Price pick is a super scooper, both in size and capacity and despite its price tag, performs as well as many more expensive handheld scoopers. Made from a durable plastic, the design is simple but effective and is intended to work with silica litter beads. You get a large scoop bowl with oversized holes to separate and let the bead litter sift through, but the round shape and close proximity of the holes means poop and wet matter stays put. The handle is a little on the basic side and there’s no padding or cover, but it does taper to allow you to get a comfortable enough grip. And the size of the scoop will make quick work of larger litter trays. 

Ideal for high sided litter boxes, this large bowled and longer handled scoop enables you to get into all the nooks and crannies without straining or missing any debris. Made from plastic and with an ergonomically shaped handle which means you can get just the right angle, the Doskocil Petmate is also well priced. You get a sturdy scooper which can whizz through a larger volume of litter, catching the poop and letting cleaner stuff filter out. The shape of the scoop bowl is angled to get deeper into the litter but the serrated edges are square so you can get into any awkward corners. OK, the handle can flex a little but as an all-round kitty litter scoop, this is a decent tool to make clean work of your pet litter box mess. 

Don’t let its fish fryer looks put you off, this heavy-duty wire scoop from Imperial Cat really is the cat’s whiskers and scoops up our Premium Pick! Made from chrome-plated wire with a heavy gauge and extra-long handle, this is a good choice for more hard-core poop picking or if your mobility is an issue. The bowl is grid meshed for effective sifting and a wide, rectangular shape for fast and effective coverage as you scoop. Add in a vinyl-coated grip on the 20-inch handle for a more comfortable hold. The bowl is perhaps a little on the shallow side for a really deep litter box, but this is a hardwearing litter scooper for pretty much all other eventualities.

If speed is of the essence when it comes to your litter box scooping, then check out this fast sifter from BasicForm. Made from stainless steel wire with foam padded handle, it doesn’t have the most sophisticated looks, but it does scoop in quick time. The handle is a little stubby, but it’s easy to hold while the scoop has 6mm-wide wire slats to trap most of the poop and let the clean litter sift free. The angled sides help to prevent splatter and the whole scoop is coated in epoxy resin for easy cleaning. Smaller debris may slip through the wires, but it should be minimal, and a final sweep will leave your kit’s litter box fresh and clean.