Just 21 Products To Keep Your Pets From Ruining Your Stuff (They're So Cute, It's Worth It Though)

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01-03-2025

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Because buying a new couch every few months simply isn't in the cards.
1. A ChomChom roller ready to put your regular old lint roller to shame. Forget ripping off sheets till you run out — this collects everything in a neat little compartment you simply empty out. With a fur-free couch, guests' eyes will be drawn straight to your seasonal throw blankets and pillows.
Here's more from BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes (those are her photos above!):
" I've been using the ChomChom for quite a while now, but I took the photos above literally just now to show just how quick, easy, and effective this roller is. It took 10 seconds to rid my velvet couch ottoman (yes, velvet...a terrible cat owner choice, I know) of the hair my two gray kitties are constantly leaving everywhere. It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside."
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
2. And a fur-eliminating broom capable of squeegeeing enough fur from your carpet that if magically animated — you know, like those brooms in Fantasia — it would transform into a Pekingese.
Promising review: "As a pet owner with dogs who shed massive amounts, I've tried a lot of products to manage the never-ending fur, but the FURemover has truly exceeded my expectations. This is hands down the best tool I've found for removing pet hair from my home and car! The rubber bristles are a game-changer — they easily grab and lift pet hair from carpets, furniture, and car seats, making the process fast and efficient. Unlike other tools I've used, the rubber bristles don't push the hair around; they pull it in and make cleaning so much easier. The squeegee function is a bonus for cleaning up messes, whether it's pet hair or even liquids. It does it all. The 58-inch telescopic handle is a standout feature. It's easy to adjust, so I can reach under furniture and into the back of my car without straining my back or arms. I've used it both indoors and outdoors, and it works equally well on both. I've also found that the broom doesn't damage surfaces like some of the harsher tools I've used in the past." — Tracy
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight configurations).
3. A Conair fabric defuzzer powerful enough to remove pills and matted fibers from your sofa but gentle enough that no damage is left in its wake. Sure, your cat has three different scratching posts, but the couch is by farrr their fave spot to tear up.
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The battery-operated model requires two AA batteries, not included.
Promising review:"If you have cats, you need this. If you have sweaters, you need this. It does an incredible job, is relatively quick, and is wildly satisfying. I have brought furniture back from the BRINK with just this little guy. Tips: clean the little repository cup often while you work — the shaver will slow down as it gets full, and you won't realize it, but you'll start to get frustrated with its performance. Just clean it! And don't be afraid to replace the batteries. The only way it can tell you it needs either is to get less powerful, so check both before giving up on it. Eventually the blades wear out and yes, it sucks, you have to buy a completely new device when that happens. But it's okay, because this thing slaps." — Roonitoons
Get it from Amazon for $9.29+ (available in five colors and two styles).
4. A scratchy lil' tool you can use to scrape away fur from your car seats, carpet, clothing, comforter — you name it!
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Promising review:"I have three cats and three dogs which means A LOT of hair, plus my almost hip-length hair. My house is a hair factory. My car is a hair depository. My cat trees...I can't even tell you how often I vacuum them. I have bought several items to try and get rid of the hair with little or no success. Then I found this, and my life changed. I was skeptical about another highly rated item, but I thought I would try it in the car first. In less than five swipes across my floor mat, I had over a handful of hair in a nice little pile. A few more swipes, and you couldn't even tell anyone with hair was ever in my car. I have combination seats, leather on the edge, fabric in the middle. I was careful not to scratch the leather with the glass surface, but I was still able to get the hair out of the fabric without any damage. It got out my hair, the Yorkie hair, the German shepherd hair, even hair I don't recognize. This works! If you are still reading this, stop and buy this right now. It will change your life." — Rosie H.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
5. A pet-specific stain remover sure to hide the fact that Sparky and Fido aren't the perfect angels you make them out to be on Instagram. Your followers may see them in their matching raincoats and frolicking around the dog park, but no one needs to know about the time they tag-teamed you to steal a rotisserie chicken off of the counter and devour it on your living room area rug...
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Promising review:"I don't know how I ever survived without this. There are tons of 'pet stain/odor remover' products out there, but this, by far, is the absolute best. I foster dogs, some puppies, some older, some not housebroken, and every room in my house is carpeted except the kitchen, which means I have lots of accidents. I spray enough to saturate if it's a lot of urine, let it soak for 10 minutes, then wipe it up with a hand towel. It's taken out every stain, and, more importantly, the odor is gone! I will never stop buying this product. I recommend it to everyone who has dogs!" — Shelley
Get it on Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).
6. Or — if you have a carpet cleaning machine — a miracle-working, deodorizing carpet shampoo so freaking good, it'll have your flooring looking like it was just installed yesterday.
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Sunny & Honey Store is a family-run small biz. Their products are made in the USA and they donate 10% of all profits to animal shelters and rescue groups.
FYI: This cleaner is only for use in carpet cleaning machines. Here's the one they are using in the review photo!
Promising review:"In an uncharacteristic move, my dogs pulled an entire pot of Mississippi pot roast off of the stove and devoured the entire thing before anyone caught them. The next day, they experienced some (not unexpected) intestinal distress, which led to a large, soupy pile of black evil being left on my white carpet. I Resolved...I Bisseled...I baking soda and vinegared...I scrubbed and scrubbed...but I still had a large, ugly brown stain on my carpet. About two weeks later, I saw this stuff recommended, and I decided to try it. BEST DECISION EVER. I poured this stuff in my little carpet steamer and got to work. That stain is now GONE. This stuff rocks." — Erika Horton
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes).
7. A reliable and ultra-versatile bottle of OxiClean because there are few stains it can't contend with. The oxygen-based, water-activated formula eliminates toughhhhh set-in stains on carpets, upholstery, and really anything else for that matter.
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Promising review: "I use this in pretty much every load of laundry that I do! We have a very old dog, and every now and then, he will have an accident in the house, and it's usually on the carpet somewhere. I'll mix up a little bit of it in a small squeeze bottle and use it on the area after I have cleaned #2 up or soaked up #1, and it takes care of any odors and or stains!" — Rick C.
Get it from Amazon for $11.19.
8. A pack of sofa shields if your babies are equal parts angel 😇 and demon. 😈 Yes, they're SO dang cute and can do literally no wrong, but alsoooo they just love to shred the arm of your v expensive couch.
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The shields can adhere to a variety of surfaces so whether your sofa is polyester, cotton, or acetate-based fabric, you're good. Just note it's not meant for use on leather.
Promising review: "I have two cats and these shields work amazingly. They have an adhesive backing, which is really easy to take off. Also, they're easy to cut to the size needed if you have an awkward arm or something on your chair. They absolutely repel my cats from even trying to scratch as they're made from a hard plastic. I love that it's not the double sided sticky kind so there's no hair or anything sticking to it." — Mya Ramirez
Get them from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in packs of 6 and 10).
9. Or a carpet scratch stopper if your baby has an absolute fixation with doorways. These come in a handful of sizes, so you don't even have to do any cutting or fussing to fit it to your frame.
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KittySmart is a small business that invented the CarPet Scratch Stopper so scratched carpet would never be a concern, hoping to reduce declawing in cats.
Promising review: "My kitten used to be obsessed with scratching the carpet at door entry. Slipped this right in and the problem no longer exists. Now she rests on top of it. The clear plastic isn't an eyesore either." — Rita Serrano
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five sizes).
10. A cord protector so your cat, bunny, or other chew-happy pet doesn't use their little razor-sharp teeth to rip through your (aka your employer's) MacBook charger.
Here's more from BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes (those are her photos above!):
"I decided to finally give these cord protectors a go and can absolutely vouch for their effectiveness. One of my cats, Sneaky, is a notorious cord chewer and particularly loves going to town on the charging cable for his automatic water fountain — you can check out the damage above. I was getting to the point where I was afraid it'd stop working entirely, so I ordered these protectors in the 1/2-inch size. They snap on and off *so* easily — flexible enough for removal, but thick and durable enough that your kitty's teeth are no match against the thick wire loom. Sneaky pretty quickly realized he'd finally been defeated once he discovered these on his favorite chewing spots (I also applied a protector to my poor MacBook charging wire, which was another target), and I haven't seen him even attempting to chew anymore.
I like that these come in different colors as well as different lengths and sizes so you can order as much as you actually need. You just snip off as much as you need for a particular area, so I used a shorter piece for my water fountain cable and a much longer one for my MacBook charging cable to protect the whole area. I ordered the 1/2-inch diameter ones, but you could definitely go down to the 1/4-inch or even 1/8-inch sizes if you're only planning to cover a single thin cable, so it's not quite as bulky as mine looks above. If you're planning to cover several cables at once, you'd want to stick with the bigger sizes."
Promising review:" I have this in three different widths for chew-proofing the upstairs of our house, where our young house rabbit is allowed to free range. I don't see any signs of damage, like fraying, now." — Louise
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 14 sizes and three colors).
11. A TikTok-famous Bissell Little Green upholstery cleaner capable of sucking up messes of any caliber. Be warned, though: Reviewers say once you start, you won't stop.
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Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, which is also available on Amazon for $11!
Promising review: "Imagine watching your little best friend (aka cute little dog 🐕) jump on your brand new white mattress with MUDDY paws. Mud everywhere, I was speechless. Luckily, I had this amazing quality product. It's light so it's easy to carry. The water capacity is perfect, not too much where it's wasting your solution (that you mix in). The suction power is awesome. There's also different kinds of attachments to make cleaning easier. I can't say enough about this product, I absolutely love it! I highly recommend it! My mattress is back to its original color and my dog and I are best friends again! Lol." — Stacie G.
Get it from Amazon for $99.98+ (available in three configurations).
12. A car door protector because you love supporting your dog's hobbies — barking at Fiats, specifically??? — but their sharp little nails have done some serious damage to your car's interior.
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Promising review: "Exceeded expectations in my 4Runner. Very satisfied customer. Bought this to protect the doors and especially the padded portions on the upper part of the rear doors. My 65-pound golden retriever puppy likes to put his paws on the door to look out, and his claws were creating permanent dents in the soft-touch plastic. I was skeptical they would stay in place but they work perfectly and don't move at all, even now that he is 65+ pounds. I am 100% happy with these after about a month of use, and they are holding up great with no signs of wear. Would buy again." — old john
Get it from Amazon for $20.35+ (available in three colors, as well as in a pack with a seat cover).
13. A waterproof furniture throw that doesn't look like it has anything to do with your dog/cat/ferret/other adorable animal who sheds like it's their only purpose in life.
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Promising review: "I have a dog who insists on peeing on the couch, and I have been covering the couch and washing everything a few times a week for months. I bought this cover and placed it. It doesn't look cheap, and when my dog peed on it, the pee stayed at the surface like a little puddle and I was able to wipe it up with paper towels. It acts as if it were plastic but looks and feels like quilted fabric. I chose ivory, and it is a lovely creamy beige. So far, I am impressed and pleased with it. Wish I had it long ago. I am buying two more and plan to make the cushion covers with them." — Roxana Urrutia
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven sizes and six colors).
14. A pet gate so you can keep your fur babies out of areas they simply can't be trusted in. If the cat has earned more privileges than the dog (lol), there's also a smaller door so they can pass through unassisted!
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Here's what BuzzFeeder Jenae Sitzes has to say:
"I've used this exact gate in the past and found it really easy to set up in my doorway, and it's *extremely* sturdy once you adjust the tension properly — I can't see any dogs being able to break through, and it's made of metal, which discourages chewing. I personally used it when I adopted my younger cat and needed to slowly introduce him to my older cat. The space between the bars were wide enough for them to see and sniff each other without any possibility of them fighting. I will say that once the younger cat got braver, he was able to leap over the top of it, but my older, bigger cat could not (which meant the younger cat always had a means of escape). So keep that in mind, depending on your use case. You can also install it a few inches above the ground to get some extra height."
Promising review:"We just rescued a kitty but already have a dog at home. They are getting to know each other slowly, but the dog is very curious and tends to play 'follow the leader' with the cat wherever she goes. We bought this gate so that when the cat wants some time to herself, she can go into the spare room, and the dog can't follow. It works VERY well. It's a nice height." — SC128
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
15. An easy-wring microfiber spin mop ready to help attend to accidents whether your home has hardwood, laminate, tile, or vinyl floors.
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Promising review: " I have been such a sucker for buying the more expensive and what seemed like more convenient ways to mop but the truth is if you have a lot of traffic and or pets and kids, you need something with more cleaning power behind it. This mop is easily the best one I have had and I have tried so many from the expensive electric steamers to the removable pads. This one just does what it's intended to do and it's extremely easy to clean it which is a big plus for me because the last thing you want to do after cleaning, is clean the thing you were cleaning with. 10/10 i love it!" — plant princess
Get it from Amazon for $47.97.
16. A no-spill dog bowl if your dog tries to take a dip in their dish every time you refill it. They are SO dang cute, but man, that gets annoying fast and really isn't great for the longevity of your hardwood floors...
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Promising reviews: "Before buying these water bowls I had the usual decorative dog bowls. My Yorkie and Schnauzer would always leave water trails after taking a drink. But these are soo perfect and mess-free. They're also super easy to clean and refill!" — Ashley A.
"I was very skeptical but am glad I gave it a try and am very happy with this! I have very messy drinkers and flat-faced dogs who would get water up their nose when drinking and this has helped tremendously! I don't have to wipe up the floor hardly at all now. I got the smaller one, and honestly, with small dogs, it could have been even a smaller dish, but that's fine. They had zero problems adapting to it, I didn't have to trick them into drinking they just figured it out on their own. I clean it every night (air dry) and will take apart the floating part at least weekly to make sure no mold forms, but that isn't an issue at all. I also think it would help with dogs who are fast/over drinkers that regurgitate the water back up also as it slows their consumption of water. I think this is a great item to have and highly recommend it." — Chris M.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
17. An organic cat grass growing kit that will add some additional greenery to your house and keep your kitties from eating your actual (poisonous) houseplants.
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The Cat Ladies is a family-owned, Southern California-based small business founded in 2015 by a mother-daughter duo who wanted to create unique, organic, nontoxic products for other passionate cat owners.
Promising review:"I have been a customer for about a year now, and ever since the first time when we gave her gentle pets while she ate the grass, she's now developed a whole daily routine! She meows at us every morning, demanding that we come and sit with her and pet her while she munches happily on the grass. It's become such an important part of her daily routine that we bought two of the planters so that she can always have fresh grass." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors).
18. A tear-proof pet screen so you can pop open your sliding door for some fresh air without worrying about your cat hatching an escape plan.
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Promising review: "I have two cats; one is an avid climber. They are inside-only cats, but I like to leave the door open with the screen door secured shut so they can enjoy the air and sounds of outside, but I did not trust the standard screen material to stand up to their claws. Damage is one thing, but I definitely did not want them to tear the screen out enough to escape the house when I was in another room. So I was hoping to find a screen material stout enough to give me the peace of mind to keep the door open during the pleasant months, so I gave this one a try. Soon after installation, I heard the familiar sound of claws testing out the new screen door. Despite even finding one cat six feet off the ground climbing up the screen, there was not a hint of damage to the screen material! It has also held in the sliding door frame very well, even with the weight of the cat suspended on it. No bulges or sags! I have had it installed for over four months now and there are still no rips or tears anywhere and I have not had to adjust anything despite cats climbing, scratching at it, and bouncing off of it while chasing their toys. The fact that this stuff is only a few dollars more expensive than the standard fiberglass screen is astonishing, I think it is worth many times the price!" — K. Michals
Get it from Amazon for $15.42+ (available in four sizes).
19. Some Bissell Stomp 'N Go pads capable of lifting whatever nasty stain your pet left you on your new Persian rug. Whether you're picking up slobber, mud, or an "accident" (let's be real — it was just cold, and they didn't want to go outside), your fingers don't have to get anywhere near the mess — just throw on a house shoe, toss the pad on top of the stain, and give it a good ol' stomp.
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Promising review: "I love this product! It's a game-changer. I have an older dog who is now starting to have accidents. I rent my place, and I was carpet cleaning every other week. Now, with this, I don't have to do as much. She went on my new rug, which is white, and I was convinced it was gonna be ruined, but it's not! The Stomp and Go did its job! My rug is perfect and no urine stains or odors. If you have a puppy or older dog, I highly suggest this product." — Sandra E.
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $26.11.
20. A litter-trapping honeycomb mat because there is nothing more disturbing than stepping out of the shower, walking to your room, and immediately feeling cat litter on the bottom of your foot. And if you have 2+ cats??? Well multiply the horror factor.
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My cats used to track litter alllllll over the house and no matter how often I swept, it was always there. In the living room, in my bedroom, even up on the couch. 🤮 That stopped as soon as I got this mat. Now, my cats step out of the litter box, wipe their paws on this, and voila! Clean toe beans! Plus, once it fills up, it's super easy to empty as it's designed like an envelope with one open end.
Promising review: "We no longer have litter scattered throughout the house. I just have to remember to empty it. Nice looking and effectively hides the litter it collects. Just place it the to the side your kitty hops out of the box on, as they never leap out of the side intended for exiting!:)" — CharleezMom
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in sizes M–XXL and in nine colors).
21. And heavy-duty litter box liners reviewers say even their most scratch-happy cats can't bust through — that way, you don't have to clean up wayward pee.
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Cats who like to tear big holes in litter box liners make them pretty much pointless to use, but reviewers say these heavy-duty liners are sturdy enough that they're basically claw-proof.
Promising review: "This is a lifesaver! I wish I'd discovered these sooner; it would have saved me several unpleasant litter box cleanings. It's very sturdy and thick enough to withstand my cat's feverish scratching and burying. This is especially great if you have friends cat-sitting for you, as they can just throw away the bag to avoid having to deal with the litter." — Gabriela