Sandboxes

Is there a good way to clean a sandbox that a cat has used?

I have a portable sandbox, but the lid was left off the other day. I found cat footprints and other... um, evidence of cat activity. What do you suggest to make the sand box safe for play again?

Public Comments

1. remove sand, wash and bleach- and put a cement block on the top of it next time.
2. replace sand and clean container w/ bleach or another good disinfectant-and make it a point to put the lid back on after use
3. The only safe bet would be to replace all the sand if you think just removing the "evidence" isn't going to be sanitary enough. I find sandboxes personally disgusting and made my son's (many, many years ago) into a little swimming pool instead. He at least was cleaner when he came out than he was in the sand. However, just make sure the lid gets back on next time.
4. Just pooper scooper it pretty good, throw some new sand on it, and they'll be just fine!