In a message dated 10/29/2004 8:38:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

I have been using dried clay
(cat litter) but it breaks down very fast.

You can look in two places for a longer lasting "fired" clay. Check
out auto supply stores for a product called or use to soak up spilled oil.
Sometimes it is the same as the cat litter and no improvement, but sometimes it is
a better product. Buy the smallest bag and put some in a glass of warm water,
see how long it takes to break down.
Another place is a golf course or athletic field, they sometimes use a
fired clay product to dry moist areas.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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