Arm & Hammer Double Duty Cat Litter: What the Listing Says

Q: Is this litter scented?

Yes. The listing says Fresh Scent Refreshes Litter Every Time Your Cat Uses the Litter Box. Cornell says most cats prefer unscented litter, so check how your cat reacts.

Q: Does the listing say it is low dust?

The listing says Low dust formula and 99% Dust Free. It does not give a dust measurement or a test method, so we cannot say how low the dust is.

Q: How many boxes do I need for several cats?

Cornell says to keep as many litter boxes as cats in the house, plus one. The litter does not change that count.

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The person typing “arm and hammer double duty cat litter” wants to know what the Double Duty litter does and whether it fits their cat and their box. The listing for the 14 lb Arm & Hammer Double Duty Clumping Cat Litter says it “tackles both urine and feces odors,” has “hard clumps,” and is a “Low dust formula.” Those are the seller’s claims. The listing says the litter is scented, but it does not say whether it works in an automatic litter box, and it gives no test method for dust or odor.

Quick answer

The listing says it is a 14 lb clumping litter made of baking soda micro-granules, sold by Arm & Hammer.
The listing says it “Destroys Urine and Feces Odors Instantly” and “Eliminates Odors on Contact.” Those are odor claims from the seller.
The listing says “Fresh Scent Refreshes Litter Every Time Your Cat Uses the Litter Box.” Cornell says “Most cats prefer unscented litter,” so the scent is a point to check.
The listing does not say whether the litter works in an automatic box. Its question prompt for that is shown with no answer.

The listing says: Arm & Hammer Double Duty Clumping Cat Litter, 14lb

The listing says the following (ASIN B0045VJRKO, read 2026-10-19):

Title: Arm & Hammer Double Duty Clumping Cat Litter, 14lb. Brand: Arm & Hammer.
Size options: 14 lb (selected), 20-lb and 26.3 Pound.
Product dimensions: 4 x 10 x 10.38 inches; 14 pounds.
Ingredients: “Moisture-activated Micro-Granules, Baking Soda.”
Item model number: 33200022084-Parent. Date first available: October 4, 2010.
Bullets: “Powerful baking soda formula tackles both urine and feces odors”; “Hard clumps make scooping faster and easier every time”; “Low dust formula keeps air cleaner around the litter box”; “The Double Duty Formula is 99% Dust Free and Low Tracking”; “Kitty Litter featuring an easy pour and no-spill spout for less mess”; “Fresh Scent Refreshes Litter Every Time Your Cat Uses the Litter Box.”
Safety text: “Please wash hands thoroughly after handling used cat litter. We want to remind pregnant women and those with suppressed immunie systems that a parasite sometimes found in cat feces can cause toxoplasmosis.” This is the listing’s own wording.

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What the listing states, and what it leaves out

Question	The listing says
Odor	“Destroys Urine and Feces Odors Instantly” (seller claim)
Dust	“99% Dust Free” and “Low dust formula” (seller claims; no test method)
Tracking	“Low Tracking” (seller claim)
Clumping	“Hard clumps” (seller claim)
Scent	“Fresh Scent” (scented)
Automatic litter box	not stated
Days per box	not stated
Cats per carton	not stated

Where the listing disagrees with itself

The listing calls the litter “Double Duty” and says it is “Low Tracking,” but the product dimensions line gives 14 pounds while the size options show 20-lb and 26.3 Pound. The size selector clearly separates the packages, so check which bag you are buying. The listing also describes the litter as both low dust and scented. A buyer who is sensitive to scent should not assume the scented product is the low-scent product.

Who this suits, and who should skip it

The listing describes a scented, clumping litter for a box you scoop by hand, with a spout for pouring. It suits a home that wants a scented, clumping litter and is comfortable with the scent. Skip it if:

Your cat prefers unscented litter. Cornell says “Most cats prefer unscented litter.”
You need a litter for an automatic box. The listing does not say it works in one.
You are switching from another litter. Cornell says “If you must switch brands, do so gradually, adding small amounts of new litter to the old.”

How we chose

The keyword “arm and hammer double duty cat litter” returned several Arm & Hammer Double Duty items on Amazon on 2026-10-19, including a 6.4 kg bag, a 29 lb bag, a 40 lb box and a 30 oz deodorizer. We chose the 14 lb Double Duty Clumping Cat Litter (ASIN B0045VJRKO) as the closest title match and read its fields on 2026-10-19. The other sizes were not opened, so this post does not describe them. We did not use prices, ratings, review counts, badges or review text.

What we could not verify

The listing does not give a dust test method, so “99% Dust Free” and “Low dust” are seller claims. The sources we opened do not cover dust.
The listing does not give an odor test method for “Destroys Urine and Feces Odors Instantly.”
The listing does not state whether it works in an automatic litter box.
The listing does not say how long one bag lasts for a given number of cats.
The sources we opened do not say whether a scented litter changes how a cat uses a box.

Buying checklist

Check the bag size. The listing shows 14 lb as selected, with 20-lb and 26.3 Pound also available.
Decide on scent before you buy. Cornell says “Most cats prefer unscented litter,” and says “Scent strongly influences where cats eliminate.”
Switch gradually if your cat is used to another litter. Cornell says to add “small amounts of new litter to the old.”
Count your boxes. Cornell says “Keep as many litter boxes as cats in the house – plus one.”
Match the box to the cat. Cornell says “Larger cats need bigger boxes,” and “Young kittens, elderly cats, and cats with mobility problems need boxes with low sides.”

Mistakes to avoid

Buying on the phrase “Double Duty” alone. The listing’s odor claims are the seller’s, and the listing gives no test method.
Assuming the litter is unscented because it is “Low dust.” The listing says it is scented.
Switching litter all at once. Cornell says to switch gradually.
Assuming it works in an automatic box. The listing does not say that.
Skipping the handwashing in the listing’s own safety text. The listing says to wash hands after handling used cat litter.

FAQ

Is this litter scented?

Yes. The listing says “Fresh Scent Refreshes Litter Every Time Your Cat Uses the Litter Box.” Cornell says most cats prefer unscented litter, so check how your cat reacts.

Does the listing say it is low dust?

The listing says “Low dust formula” and “99% Dust Free.” It does not give a dust measurement or a test method, so we cannot say how low the dust is.

Can I use it in an automatic litter box?

The listing does not say. Its question prompt for automatic boxes is shown with no answer, so check the box maker’s guidance.

How many boxes do I need for several cats?

Cornell says to “Keep as many litter boxes as cats in the house – plus one.” The litter does not change that count.

Does the listing say anything about health?

The listing’s safety text says to wash hands after handling used cat litter and mentions toxoplasmosis for pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. That is the listing’s own wording. For health questions, ask your doctor, and ask your cat’s vet about your cat.

Bottom line

Choose this litter if you want a scented, clumping litter and your cat accepts the scent. Check the bag size, switch gradually, and check automatic-box compatibility on the package. The listing states the bag size, the scent and the claims of odor control, and it leaves out automatic-box compatibility and any dust test method.

Related reading: if the box sits in a small home, see our litter boxes for small apartments and cat trees for small apartments. If you are weighing an automatic box, see the Litter-Robot 4 review and self-cleaning litter boxes. For the rest of the setup, see water fountains, scratching posts for heavy scratchers, automatic cat feeders and interactive toys for indoor cats.

Sources

Amazon listing, Arm & Hammer Double Duty Clumping Cat Litter, 14lb (ASIN B0045VJRKO): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0045VJRKO (opened 2026-10-19). Cited for the size options, bullets, ingredients and safety text.
Cornell Feline Health Center, Feline behavior problems: house soiling: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-behavior-problems-house-soiling (opened 2026-10-19). Cited for the unscented litter preference, gradual switching, the box count and box sides.
Cornell Feline Health Center, What to expect when adopting a feline friend (PDF): https://www.vet.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/What%20to%20expect%20when%20adopting%20a%20feline%20friends%20-%20Accessible.pdf (opened 2026-10-19). Cited for “Scent strongly influences where cats eliminate.”

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