03-05-2025
Pets Stink, But These 25 Products Will Make Sure Your Home Doesn't
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We love our pets, just not their stink.
1. A pet-hair remover roller if your pet's hair always ends up on your upholstered furniture. While we love our furry friends and want to cuddle with them always, finding fur and dander all over your stuff is less than ideal. Sofas, blankets, even roller will make sure it all gets removed, and easily.
Promising review:"I have a Maine Coon cat and two rabbits. A Roomba and the rubber broom. Used daily. Thought maybe this would help, can't hurt, and now I realize how little both of those things did. My house's air smells cleaner after I've gone over all our carpets. Gets everything!" — Brittany Atikinson
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors).
2. A bottle of odor and stain eliminator that's a 2-in-1 deal. Stinky, messy pets will be no match for this stuff. It works on hardwood *and* carpet, and uses active enzymes to clean the stain and natural citrus oils to deodorize the area. A win-win!
Promising review: "This has great cleaning power. I have used it to clean our cat box enclosure, and the smell disappeared! It helps remove stubborn smells others did not, such as cat spraying and cat accidents. It also helps with pet stain removal." — Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $15.96.
3. A cat litter deodorizer to keep your home from smelling like, well, a litter box. It doesn't just mask the smells — it neutralizes them with natural ingredients. Sprinkle a little in the box, and suddenly, your home doesn't scream, "I have a cat!"
Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business named after the Magleby family's pets Rocco, a labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.
Promising review:"Having had cats my entire life, I have tried probably everything on the market that claims to eliminate cat litter smell, and nothing ever has done what this does. I have a male and female cat, and I cannot smell litter after using this. No smell! It's amazing!" — Meghan
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
4. A bottle of soothing, hypoallergenic dog shampoo and conditioner so your pup's coat and skin stays healthy and not irritated. Using natural ingredients like aloe, olive oil, shea butter, and oatmeal, this'll make sure your doggo feels and smells fantastic.
Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business named after the Magleby family's pets Rocco, a labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.
Promising review: "I never leave reviews, but after one use, I had to, I love this Oatmeal shampoo! The smell is very light, which I really appreciate — I don't want or need my pup to smell like I sprayed perfume all over him. I need a shampoo that rids any bad smells he picked up, and this shampoo did that while leaving a very light, almost unnoticeable scent. A+" — Meghan
Get it from Amazon for $16.97 (available in three scents).
5. A pet-safe deodorizing spray to use between washes if your pet just sorta stinks all the time. Hey, it happens! Especially if you and your canine bud are constantly out and about. This will nourish your pet's coat and keep them smelling great all day, every day.
Promising reviews: "I bought this after the groomer used it on my dog. It smells heavenly. She smelled like the Strawberry Shortcake doll I had as a kid. (Or the Blueberry muffin one?) Very light fruity scent. The bottle lasts a long time, too, because only a few sprays are needed!! Love this product!" — Lis G
"Second order and I'm so pleased!!! I have several dogs, and when they get finished with the bath, this spray goes on. It lasts until the next bath time!! No irritation to the skin and no oiliness. Well worth the money!!" — Cocco
Get it from Amazon for $8 (available in two scents).
6. Some stain-lifting pads that can be used on everything from carpets to car interiors to pet beds and more. Next time a whoopsie happens, just set the pad on the stain, stomp, and dispose of it. No scrubbing or touching necessary.
Promising review:"I was skeptical of these pads being able to clean a carpet that had been peed on. However after using it according to directions, it amazingly smelled like nothing had happened! The pad soaks up the culprit and leaves a sweet fragrance that is very nice. Totally recommend if you have pets!" — shortnsweet
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.48.
7. A bottle of Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator to get rid of smells as soon as you find them. This spray uses all-natural orange oil to remove the stink from carpet, upholstery, turf, and more.
Angry Orange is a small biz that was founded in 2014. They provide pet-related household cleaning supplies like stain removers, mops, and more.
Promising review:"This product is amazing!!!! We have a Rottweiler pup and a Bichon pup, and our house was feeling the PAIN! I tried everything and used to tell my wife, 'With all the science and technology in the world, we still can't come up with something that gets rid of the dog mark smell!' This product does everything and more. Just ordered another round. We were about to throw away some furniture due to the smell, and now after use, we can keep it. Saved me hundreds. Well worth the money." — clayton s tonkin
Get it from Amazon for $17.96+ (available in three sizes).
8. A pack of grooming wipes to remove dirt, poops, odors, and dander from your fluffy pal. These are designed specifically for dogs, and help keep problem areas (paws, ears, and bum) clean between regular washes.
Promising review:"Best thing to use for puppies, from in between baths and poop! My pup loves these wipes! Hope you guys come out with other products! Love your stuff! (Well, my puppy does too!)" — work-a-holic-agent
Get them from Amazon for $12.99 (available scented or unscented).
9. A self-cleaning slicker brush if you need a versatile grooming tool for cats *and* dogs of all sizes and hair types. It gently removes loose fur, tangles, and dander while keeping your dog or cat looking their best. When you're done, just press the button to retract the bristles and wipe the fur away — no more digging hair out by hand.
This slicker brush retracts so the fur comes off the bristles cleanly and in one easy-to-toss chunk.
Promising review:"My puppy started to stink recently, and I determined it was her undercoat. I bought this brush, and after brushing her, her smell reduced ALOT. She was fidgeting a bit at first, but she settled into being brushed with it. It helps get a lot of her loose fur, which means less hair to clean around the house." — Jessie Womack
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
10. A self-cleaning litter box that does the dirty work for you, literally. It automatically sifts through the litter after your cat does its business, scooping waste into a sealed compartment so you don't have to. No more daily scooping, no more surprise stink bombs.
Psst — you can also control it through an app and connect it to Alexa or Google to seriously make this a hands-free experience. The app has real-time notifications, weight tracking, and cleaning schedules!
Promising review: "Excellent product working exactly as promised. It took my cat a couple of days to get used to the new litter box, and he was very scared of the cleaning process, but we kept the old litter box nearby to ease the process, and it worked. Now, I don't have to worry about the smell and need to clean the box at least daily. All I do is exchange the bag once a week, add more litter, and wipe the inside as needed. This is a lifesaver for us since we like to travel, and now I don't have to bother anyone anymore to come and clean the litter box. Highly recommended!" — Lidia Z.
Get it from Amazon for $304+ (available in three styles).
11. A set of six citrus-scented solid air fresheners to stash in a stinky place so you can fix the problem and never have to think about it again. This is a great get if you have a litter box with smells that linger, no matter how often you scoop and change the litter.
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Bright Air is a small business that makes air freshening products for the home.
Promising review:"This is the best product I have found for eliminating pet odor. I keep these in different rooms and in the vehicle I use to transport my dogs, and there is absolutely no animal smell." — Cranky*Girl
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in nine scents).
12. A gentle pet stain and smell removal spray that's no match for any accident that one of your pets has. From urine to feces to vomit, this reviewer-beloved spray removes it with ease. And you know that with over 84,000 5-star ratings, it's legit.
Rocco & Roxie Supply Company is a family-owned small business established in 2013 that specializes in pet odor eliminators, pet toys, pet snacks, and pet accessories.
Promising review:"If you have a dog more prone to accidents (who has really stinky messes, in particular), buy this and skip everything else. I've used many pet cleaners, but this one is easily my favorite. You want to soak up/clean up as much as you can, kinda pat dry, then spray a good amount. I like to let it set for a while, put down some carpet scent powder, and then vacuum over everything. You'll notice a distinct lighter color over your carpet because it cleans up EVERYTHING (not just the potty stains). Definitely worth the price, I'll be buying more again soon." — Asia Chance
Get it from Amazon for $23.92+ (available in two scents and two sizes).
13. A portable and compact carpet cleaning machine to remove any stain from nearly every soft surface in your home. Sofas, carpet, toys — you name it! And it's small enough to fit in most kitchen sinks, which makes cleaning it out after each use a breeze.
Promising review: " The only thing that took the odor off my pee accident–prone puppy's couch accident …. Amazing on carpets!!! I do suggest you clean the vacuum after each use because then the smell sticks to it, and then you're going to have a problem… other than that you, my friend, are good to go with accidental accidents from juices, to food to pee stains …" — leiny s.
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
14. A carpet cleaner machine formula that acts as a deep stain remover and odor deodorizer for carpets that are covered in stains. This is an especially amazing product if you've ever house-trained a dog and thought your carpets or rugs were unsalvageable.
This carpet cleaner formula is compatible with Bissell, Hoover, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, Carpet Express, and more. It also works with most rental machines from Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, and Ace.
Promising review:"I've been using Resolve for steam cleaners but after four or five passes, my old carpet still looked dirty and smelled like dog feet. I ordered this product and made a couple more passes over the carpet with better results. It seemed to remove more greasy dirt AND the smell is nicer than Resolve cleaner. It's kind of a baby powder smell and not very chemical-y. Anyway, this product lived up to the hype for cleaning old carpet with layers of dog grease in it. The carpet is still old but is back to the original color and no longer stinks!" — Popcorn Sally
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three scents).
15. A concentrated cat litter deodorizer to cut down on your cat's litter box scent and extend its life. And it's scent-free because not everyone wants to replace one scent with another.
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Promising review:"This stuff is seriously amazing! I have three high-yield poop machines masquerading as cats, and it's a never-ending mission to make sure the house doesn't smell like a litter box. I try really hard to ensure the house is clean and smells good without using harsh chemicals or aerosol sprays. Within the first day of using this, I noticed that the slight lingering ammonia/poop smell wasn't noticeable when walking into the house anymore. After a few days, I realized that I couldn't smell anything even as I was scooping the three liter boxes. There wasn't a fake perfume smell covering up a smell, there literally wasn't a smell at all! The product smells very fresh and clean in the container but there's no odor when applied to the liter. I'm very happy with this amazing stuff, and I recommend it to anybody with cats who doesn't want to use potentially harmful sprays or perfumes. So thank you NonScents. I'm a very satisfied customer!" — Tori
Get it from Amazon for $12.97.
16. A waterless cat bath that's basically dry shampoo for your cat. This formula uses aloe vera, vitamin E, and oatmeal to gently clean, condition, and moisturize your cat's skin and coat, sans water.
Promising review:"This product is great at helping me keep my long haired Persian's hair smelling and feeling clean without actually having to bathe her several times a month. She is a rather messy eater and gets her chest dirty, and this waterless foam cleans the mess right up. I have also noticed less shedding since using this product and her hair is so soft and fluffy. The smell is pleasant too." — Crystal M.
Get it from Amazon for $6.02.
17. A UV black-light flashlight if you can smell a pet accident but can't see it. Shine this on your carpet to find the source, and it doesn't matter if it's dry or wet, old or new.
Promising review:"OMG this is disgusting!!! I hope this isn't all just cat pee that shows up cause there is a lot! I bought this because I thought my cat was peeing in one room and couldn't find the exact spot so I bought this. Found the spot and more. Would recommend." — Momof3boys
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
18. A pocket-size pet hair removal tool to easily and effectively remove fur and hair from carpet, upholstery, clothes, and tight corners of your home. Reviewers are shocked — shocked! — by the amount of hair this pulls up, especially on the carpet.
Promising review: "This thing was amazing. It gets pet hair out of my carpet, couch, cat tree, and dog beds that my vacuum and other products just can't touch, which really helps get that 'pets live here' smell out of my house. Super easy to use and seems sturdy enough. Really liking it so far and I'd definitely recommend it." — William C.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
19. A pack of Burt's Bees cat wipes for taking on common cat coat problems. There's one for dander, another for deodorizing, one that's anti-hairball, and one specifically for kittens. "Pet" your cat with one of these wipes and see their coat and skin improve.
Promising review:"I've been using these wipes on my older cat for several weeks. His coat is back to how it was when he was young. His fur is shiny, soft, and he smells good. He is no longer covered with dandruff. I like that the package holds 50 wipes, and I feel that it is of good value. He loves his daily rubdowns." — Mary P.
Get them from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three different types).
20. A 2-in-1 Hoover carpet cleaning machine that does (almost) all the work for you. Push forward to clean, pull backwards to dry. There's no mixing or measuring formula — the machine does it automatically.
Promising review:"I thought my carpets were ruined for good, after using both my old Bissell and the rentals offered by the local grocery store. Our last dog, rest in peace, had not left the world before thoroughly destroying my carpets from incontinence. Our newest dog had lived her entire life before us in a kennel, where she went at will. Suffice to say, my bedroom floor was an eyesore.
The first use completely restored my aging carpet. It's still old carpet, don't get me wrong, but it's now CLEAN old carpet. The stains are gone. The odor is gone. I no longer cringe when I walk into the bedroom. Life is good.
Not only has this machine done a spectacular job of cleaning, it is also easy to clean itself. The pieces come apart intuitively, and the dog hair rinses easily away. Previous carpet cleaners I've used have been a nightmare, losing suction quickly due to debris being caught in the front with no easy way to remove it." — Erica
Get it from Amazon for $199.99.
21. Arm & Hammer odor buster balls to eliminate ongoing odors at the source. Place these near stinky areas of your house: the litter box, dog beds, fridge, laundry watch (smell?) the odors disappear.
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22. A liquid tartar remover for dogs and cats that doubles as your first line of defense in the battle against Eau de Dog. You know the smell, like your pup's breath took a road trip across your entire house. But this little bottle quietly fights it at the source: their mouth. Just add it to their water bowl and it'll help reduce plaque, tartar, and that telltale dog breath that loves to linger on throw pillows and freshly cleaned rugs.
Promising review:"I have a Yorkie, and she has breath that could slay dragons. She has to be bathed every two days because her biting and scratching had her coat stink to the heavens. THIS ONE is fabulous !!!! I could not be happier for my little girl, and for anyone that can now hold her close for some loving." — Tracy
Get it from Amazon for $10.56.
23. A bottle of Grandma's Secret, a nontoxic stain remover that will remove any stain, no problem, from fabrics like upholstery and clothing. Hot tip: the bottle is small — it's only two ounces — so keep a few near your pet's favorite areas in the house for easy access when an accident happens.
It can remove oil, grease, ink, grass, and blood stains for all my vampires out there. Psst, a few months ago, I recommended this to a friend who fell in a puddle of motor oil on a sidewalk, then accidentally wiped it on her camel coat. It got the stains out!
Promising review:"I used it on several oil stains and some cat vomit (which is tough to get out!). It worked perfectly! I let it sit for 15 minutes and then washed the items, and they looked like new." — Dee
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
24. A fragrance-free odor-eliminating bag of rocks for absorbing all the questionable smells in your house, pet or not. These last six to 12 months before they even need a refresh, so you can put them where they need to be and let them do their thing — no work on your part.
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25. And a container of ear finger-wipes that'll make cleaning your pet's ears as easy as giving them a scratch behind them. They're pre-moistened, hypoallergenic, and slip right onto your finger, so you can gently wipe away gunk and odor without partaking in a wrestling match.
Promising review: "They're thicker than I expected, which makes them super easy to use without tearing or getting messy. The fresh aloe scent is a nice touch, and it helps deodorize while gently cleaning away wax and buildup. My dog, cat, and even my rabbit don't mind them at all, which is a huge win. It's a quick and natural way to handle ear care, and the 50-count pack lasts a good while. Definitely a must-have for pet parents looking to keep things simple!" — Elena
