Arm & Hammer Hardball Clumping Cat Litter - 10.5lbs: Sorghum Material
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This cat litter has garnered high praise for its lightweight design, excellent clumping ability, and effective odor control, making it a favorite among cat owners. Many guests appreciate how it tracks less than traditional litters and is easy to clean. The pleasant scent adds to the overall experience, while its long-lasting performance means fewer changes are needed. Overall, it stands out as a reliable choice for multi-cat households.
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 839 reviews
long lasting: 3.63 out of 5
low tracking: 3.16 out of 5
odor control: 3.57 out of 5
quality: 3.49 out of 5
value: 3.16 out of 5
56% would recommend
51 recommendations
3 out of 5 stars
30 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Clumps well but "garden bloom" needs to be ended
The unscented version was perfect but the new "garden bloom" scent is horrible and like a blast of perfume in your face. The litter clumps fantastic and I like it but the added fragrance needs to go and the litter be made unscented again.
3 out of 5 stars
29 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
NEED UNSCENTED - great clumps & low dust
This litter clumps great and is really low on dust. The only downside is the fragrance, which is very overpowering and off-putting to me and my cat. Please consider making an unscented version!!!
3 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
The scent is obnoxiously overwhelming.
I love how the litter doesn't track like clay litter & how light it is, but I will not buy it again because the intense scent is overwhelming. If it wasn't so expensive, I would have thrown it out so I will use it until I can't keep my windows open. If they ever come out with an unscented product, it would be the only one I would use.
3 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Change in formula not as good
I've been buying this litter regularly since at least this summer (over 6 months). When I first got it, it was great - the best litter I had ever tried. However - In recent months there has been a change in the color, and it's now not as good a product. Please go back to the lighter-color formula. It's a noticeable difference that has diminished the effectiveness. It's an expensive litter - I think the old formula was worth the extra cost. I'm not sure that the new formula is. New formula looks reddish- brown. Old formula was a lighter neutral-yellowish wood color.
2 out of 5 stars
24 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
(no review title)
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wish it did as advertised on TV. It's not hard. False advertising. I do use it, but it's not as good as advertised
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
22 March, 2026Verified purchase
SERIOUSLY!! You won't regret this Hardball
There’s basically zero liter waste with this stuff! It smells fantastic and lasts the entire time. It is super absorbent as it turns the pee into flexible patties that just scoop right out. There is zero dust to this litter. Not to mention it is super light weight. While transitioning my cats to this, I left one litter box with their previous litter until they fully transitioned to Hardball!
4 out of 5 stars
17 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Works great, but too fragrant
Please make a scent free version!! Love this litter, but it makes my whole house smell like cat litter perfume. It excessive. Please make a scent free version to protect my kitties noses and health.
1 reply from Arm & Hammer Consumer Relations team - 14 days ago
Hardball strives for perfomance. Sorry we missed the mark for you on the scent! We appreciate your feedback! Let us follow up. Keep a watch for an email to arrive soon.
5 out of 5 stars
16 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Where have you been all my life?
Omg, bought this on a whim, the 1st thing I noticed was how lightweight the box was. I could pick it up with three fingers. No fighting to pick it up and getting in the cart, no pain, no struggle. So this was extremely impressive, but how will it work? Well let me tell you, the very first thing I noticed was the pleasant scent, the lack of dust, and how my two mains adjusted with ease. First time scoop would be the clincher. NO STICKING urine or fecal matter. Just perfectly sealed clumps of various shapes, very little odor, clean scooper. Less waste, easier to refill after scooping. I can not tell you how much of a life changing product this is. I only worry that now that I found and fell in love with this litter that it will vanish like every other product I have loved. The cost is a little harsh, but it works so well it almost pays for itself. And not having to struggle up the stairs with the traditional clay clumping little is worth it. (PS) send coupons and samples, I would totally make a review video in kind.
1 out of 5 stars
15 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Awful
Bought this the other day and it is by the the worst litter I’ve ever used. Disappointed My cats wouldn’t use the box - 💩outside box.
1 reply from Arm & Hammer Consumer Relations team - 15 days ago
We are so sorry to hear of you and your cat's disappointment.😿 Watch for an email from us so we can follow up and make it right!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
14 March, 2026Verified purchase
Cornstarch Glue Litter
This kitty letter seems to be cornstarch based and it becomes a glue solid stuck to the bottom of the litter box. Makes much harder work... Extremely overpriced. Back to the Slide litter.
1 reply from The Arm & Hammer Team team - 16 days ago
We’re sorry to hear that your experience with Arm & Hammer™ Hardball Cat Litter didn’t meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it can be when litter sticks to the bottom of the box. Please call or text us at (800) 833-9532, or chat with us at www.armandhammer.com, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM ET, and please provide your case number: 07906722. We’re here to help keep your home fresh and your cats happy. 🐾 Give it the Hammer!
5 out of 5 stars
13 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
The best cat litter ever!
The best! I miss the version of the one that is in a bag platinum scented garden bloom. Please bring it back!
3 out of 5 stars
10 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Changed ingredients
This has always been the only cat litter I've used. Now they've changed the ingredients. It's darker and does not control oder as well. Now when I walk into my house the 1st thing I can smell is smelly litter. I clean it constantly. Please bring back the older one. Im disabled and loved the lightweight hardball. I dont want to switch as I've tried many brands. I'm so disappointed.
2 out of 5 stars
5 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Worst litter
I bought it to try will never buy it again does not miss scooters it makes them even 10 times worse
5 out of 5 stars
5 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
For use in standard litterbox only!!
I know people who use this litter in regular litterboxes that must be manually scooped to clean and it works great. I tried it in my Meowant automatic cat litterbox and it did not work well. It was so fine that some fell around the waste receptacle in the compartment in the back of the machine. My cats didn't like the texture, compared to regular A&H clumping litters I have used. I noticed that from Feb 26th to March 4th, the cats did not use the Meowant litterbox as much as they did before. Also, the litter had tall, white mold growing on a few clumps in the waste bag inside the waste bucket. I cleaned out the waste area and the litterbox area well before I refilled wuth regular clumping litter. My cats are using the Meowant litterbox again.
5 out of 5 stars
4 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Doesn’t leave little crumbles in the box
I love this product!! My cat loves it to because it’s like sand to his feet you can tell he likes it!!!
1 out of 5 stars
3 March, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
THIS STUFF STINKS TO HIGH-HEAVEN
Yeah, undoubtedly a new type of HARDBALL instead of the old HARDBALL. This new stuff stinks to High-Heaven, and I'll never buy it again. Now if it was the old type, then that's another story ...
5 out of 5 stars
24 February, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Great product!
I had just recently purchased this product and it has exceeded all of my expectations. Absolutely great product!
5 out of 5 stars
24 February, 2026
originally posted on armandhammer.com
Best scooping and lifting ever!!!
The best litter in my life. I have now 5 cats because I just lost one. I've had up to 8 rescues. It's so hard to pick up heavy boxes and clean the litter. This stuff I swear is a miracle. It's lightweight and it clumps great and so simple to scoop. Where have u been all my life over 40 years of having cats. I'm also a retired nurse and vet tech. So I know what I'm saying. I will gladly preach how great this product is and I'm an expert. Ty arm and hammer
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
17 February, 2026Verified purchase
Mushy Litter
I will not be purchasing this again. While it is called “Hard Ball”, my expectation was, well, the hardest, most clearly-individuated lumps of used litter I’d ever seen. Clearly-defined and easily-scoopable clumps, leaving behind what remaining, usable litter there was. Instead, this was the mushiest litter I’ve ever purchased and I seriously doubt it was pleasant, for my cats.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 February, 2026Verified purchase
Smells disgusting, clumps well.
Smells disgusting, made the entire room smell like a gross animal hospital masked with fake fragrance. I had my kitten in my room for two days and that I was going to die from the scent. Finally changed to a different liter (tidy cats free & clear) and it instantly made a difference! The only good thing is that it does clump well. Nice hard balls and easy to clear out, however the sandy texture tracks and the scent is absolutely horrific!
1 reply from The Arm & Hammer Team team - 1 month ago
We’re sorry to hear the scent of your Arm & Hammer Hardball Cat Litter was overwhelming and that the tracking added to your frustration — that’s not the experience we want for you or your kitten. Please call or text us at (800) 833-9532, or chat with us at www.armandhammer.com, Monday–Friday, 9–5 Eastern, and provide your case number: 07890816 so we can learn more and help make this right. We’re committed to delivering strong clumping with odor control that keeps your home (and your pet’s space) fresh and comfortable.