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We all love our furry friends, but sometimes, they can make a bit of a mess...
Promising review: "I’ve tried so many litter deodorizers in the five years I’ve had my cat but nothing works quite like this! And you don’t need much which is the best part. Glitch enjoys going into a stink-free litter box too. Your cat will thank you." —Savannah
Get it from Chewy for $11.97 (originally $14.99).
Promising review: "Most amazing results!. I have tried almost every product on the market over 40 years but this Bissell is the BEST. Shiny and clean for the first time! We have hardwood, no carpet, with three dogs and seve cats. Quiet and so easy to use. I used wood floor solution on wood and pet solution on bathroom and kitchen tile. Even cleaned grout lines nicely. Would give 10 stars if able!" —C.A. Shaheen
Get it from Amazon for $102.99.
Promising review: "OMG I love this thing! No smell and my puppy uses it. And it's portable. And did I mention NO SMELL?!" –Lahila Barzola
Get it from Amazon for $109.95.
Promising review: "Works amazingly! I bought a house that was 'as is' and one of the bedrooms sub floor was destroyed by pet stains. see the pics. I used two gallons of this stuff, rolled it on with a paint roller and let sit with windows open for 24 hours twice and the horrendous smell was GONE! I couldn't believe it. It even seemed to lighten up the stains. I was so relieved because I thought I was going to have to pull up those floors and have them replaced and I simply just did not have that in my budget." —Aquasue1
Get it from Amazon for $11.49 (available in scented and unscented).
Promising review: "I like the decoration style and simplicity this dog toy basket provides. I find it durable and spacious enough for several toys and bones. My dog likes the drag it into the living room and dump the whole thing out. She likes that she can easily move it around. I like that I can have it be in an easily accessible place that doesn’t distract from the rest of the room. I would purchase again." —Eileen Daniels
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Still using it after three years, it’s holding up well and very useful. Doesn’t take up too much room. It fits the space we have. Good value for the price. We have a large dog (and a cat) It stores about 1 large bag of dog food: a 28-lb. bag if we use both drawers. The scoop it comes with sucks but doesn’t matter. we just use a cup. The drawers are not 100% airtight but the holes are small. It’s so easy to access the drawers. My 3-year-old kid is a pro at using them and enjoys feeding the pets." —K
Get it from Amazon for $74.24.
Promising review: "It's the perfect fit for my dog's stuff. Sturdy and well built, small enough not to take up unnecessary space, large enough to hold everything I need to take my dog out." —KrissytheFoxx
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
The Skout's Honor Essentials kit includes a stain and odor remover, a urine destroyer, toy and a laundry booster.
Skout's Honor is a small-business based in California.
Promising review: "Oh my goodness!! I swear this stuff is magic. My in-laws' pup pooped on our carpet and we used the things in this kit...holy cow! Odor, stains, everything!! Gone!!! All of us were amazed!! It left the carpet cleaner than it was before and the room actually smelled good. I can't imagine trying anything else ever again!! I'll be a Skout's Honor user for life!!!" —Elizabeth H.
Get it from Skout's Honor for $43.97.
Promising review: "These are perfect for my pit bull. She loves to get her paws dirty and are the perfect size for that. The smell isn’t overpowering either, it’s very pleasant. I would definitely recommend them over baby wipes or other dog wipes I’ve tried!" —Hannah
Get them from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in unscented, and two other scents).
Promising review: "So first off, super shocked at how soft it is! I thought it was gonna be kinda rough or like a weird material. So love that! Second, fits my couch perfect. Third, the little stretchy straps were great! I thought it would have the adjustable ones but I’ve been looking a lot so I probably just assumed it was like others I had seen but no, its stretchy straps so super easy! The beige side pretty closely fits the color of my couch too so that’ll be nice! My dogs say thanks too! Since they won’t have to sneak on the couch anymore lol. They were shedding so bad and tearing up the cushions."—Mary t.
Get the 78" from Amazon for $24.92+ (available in three sizes and 23 colors).
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 $52.19.
Promising review: “My cat is obsessed with these scratching pads. This is the third time I’ve reordered because it’s her favorite thing to lounge on and it has saved my couch from being destroyed by her claws! Would recommend it to anyone!” —KS
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four sizes and five prints).
Promising review: "We have three Aussies who find mud in drought. Works great on any bottle we tried it with. Also terrific for muddy or overheated children!" —J. W. Ramsden
Get it from Amazon for $13.21.
This is great for cleaning carpets, cages, walls, bird feeders, and anything else that may be hanging out in their cage.
Get it from PetSmart for $10.99 (originally $20.49).
Promising review: "If you have a big dog, these bags are great! Earth friendly, smell good, not too thin and can hold a lot. They are also very affordable! I have a German Shepherd Mix and a beagle and these are now my 'go to' bag." —BeboNMayMom
Get a scented pack of 120 bags from Chewy for $6.99 (also available in other amounts and unscented).
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 multiple times a month. She is a rather messy eater and gets her chest dirty and this waterless foam cleans the mess right up." —Crystal M.
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
Promising review: "Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care, it's THAT good." —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Vanilla Bean is a small business based in California that sells functional and beautiful home goods.
Promising review: "These are excellent! They're clean (keeping the floor and wall relatively clean as well) and beautiful. Great product!" —Vaughn Egge
Get it from Vanilla Bean on Etsy for $78 (available in two colors).
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.
My co-worker Jenae says she so happy to have this litter box,
"When my mom first told me about this $500 automatic litter box she'd read about somewhere, my eyes just about popped out of my head thinking about spending that much on a thing that my cats poop in. But after thinking about it some more, I realized it's actually a pretty reasonable investment since I plan on owning cats forever but shamefully hate cleaning out their litter boxes as often as they really should be.
I've been using the Litter Robot myself for three months now, and I'm pretty sure both me and my two cats are way happier for it. After a cat is done using it, the Litter Robot waits a set amount of time until the cat's presence is no longer detected, then begins to rotate, collecting the waste into a bag at the bottom while retaining the clean litter in the barrel. I usually don't detect a smell from it afterward, though once the bag starts to get really full, you might get a subtle reminder that you need to take it out. I only have to take out that bag about once a week, and a flashing light will let you know when it's full.
Initially, the cats were a little spooked by the sound of the Litter Robot during a cycle, and for the first few weeks, they would just sit and stare at it, as if it would get up and run at them if they took their eyes off it. At this point, though, they've completely adjusted and accepted it as their way of life, making my life a heck of a lot easier while ensuring they always have a clean bed of litter. It's a pricey purchase, to be sure, but if cleaning out the litter box daily or even every other day is hard for you and you'd rather not think about it much at all, I say the Litter Robot is worth it. One thing to note: It's quite large, so make sure you have a dedicated space for it." —Jenae Sitzes
Get it from Litter Robot for $549 (available in white or gray).
Looking for a cheaper option? Here's another self-cleaning cat litter box from Amazon that reviewers like — it's smaller and utilizes disposable trays instead.
Reviewers say it works for both small and bigger cats alike! One reviewer's tip: Make sure the side without the grooved lid is facing a wall so that cats can't jump out that way (the grooved side is what prevents litter tracking).
Promising review: "I love this litter box for far more than the purpose I bought it for. It has an elegant design and looks so much nicer in my house than a normal ugly litter box. The box is deep enough and the cover is high enough that urine cannot possibly leak out. The cover to this litter box works so much better at getting the litter off my cat’s paws than a rug or mat, and my floors are so much cleaner because of that. I absolutely love this litter box." —Richard
Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "My 30-pound Aussie puppy loves to play rough and get muddy. Bathing her in the bathtub is impossible. Showering with her was better, but not fun for either of us, before the Aquapaw mat. Boo loves peanut butter, so we smeared some on the mat, then stuck it to the wall of the shower door. She was focused on the peanut butter and I was able to bathe her fairly quickly. It was, by far, the easiest time we had bathing her. The mat stuck perfectly to the shower door. The nubs have a nice depth and hold a lot of smear (maybe too much). There was almost nothing left to clean on the mat, but it cleaned easily. I highly recommend this product!" —zoso babe
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
It's available in two different scents, orange guava and lavender lemongrass.
Pardo Naturals is a Black woman-owned business known for their natural body, hair, and home products made with chemical-free ingredients. If you're looking for more natural pet products, be sure to check out the Doggie Shampoo Bar, Deodorizing Carpet Powder, and Moisturizing Paw and Nose Lotion Bar.
Get it from Pardo Naturals for $16.99.
Promising review: "This is the best dog brush I’ve ever purchased. It amazing at grabbing hair and easy to clean. Also does wonders in car seats and furniture." —69hopeless
Get it from Chewy for $7.39 (originally $9.51).
Promising review: "I used to use just a paper towel, and always noticed my water looked hazy. Bought this brush and oh what a difference. Seems the haze was not my water but the inside of my tank. Now it's crystal clear when I look into my tank." —kbk8591
Get large size from PetSmart for $8.99 (also available in a smaller size).
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