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    29 Things That Pet Owners Say Make A Big Difference When It Comes To Keeping Your Home Clean

    I'm not exaggerating when I say a Roomba vacuum will change your life.

    1. A Bissell Pet Stain Eraser — a portable carpet cleaning power brush that's *super* convenient and very easy to use! Seriously, it's like a one and done scenario with this thing. It can be used for pet stains, baby stains, wine stains (yay!) and because it's cordless, you can use it to clean your car, too.

    the pet cleaner in use
    Amanda shows her carpet before with a big stain, and after with the white and gray carpet totally clean. It reads
    Amazon, Amanda Davis / BuzzFeed

    I tried the Pet Stain Eraser for the first time when my cat had a nasty incident on my white (!!) carpet, and within seconds — literally seconds — the stain, the gunk, and the smell were disappearing. My partner returned to the room and couldn't tell where the stain had been at all. And another huge bonus is the compact size. I live in a small apartment with limited storage space, so the fact the something handheld can be so powerful is awesome. Highly highly recommend for any pet household!

    Promising review: "Love! A must for pet owners! It’s light and easy to take wherever you want. Especially when I was going room to room cleaning up spots. I cleaned carpet stains, porch cushions, and car trunk. I was very impressed how well such a small machine worked. Definitely would recommend for a portable cleaner! Also, it was easy to clean the actual machine. I don’t feel like I’m spreading grossness from place to place with a dirty machine." —Christina C.

    Get it from Amazon for $127.99.

    BTW, this tool comes with two small bottles of ready-to-use cleaning formula, but if you need more, grab a bigger bottle for $11.99!

    2. A bottle of Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator, the fan-fave stain and odor-eliminating spray for those carpet incidents that seem to happen right when you think your pet's in the clear. This spray lifts stains away and removes the odor that comes along with it. 

    reviewer holding up the spray bottle
    reviewer's before and after of a dirty carpet

    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 use 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 $17.99+ (available in three sizes).

    3. A small silicone-bristled paw washer to get the (very important) job done and prevent dirty paws from walking around your house — without taking up much storage space. With this you can clean muddy or dusty paws quickly and easily.

    a before image of a reviewer's dog's muddy paw
    the after of a clean paw and the green washer below it

    Promising review: "This works great! Quality is great and it comes apart easily to rinse off every few uses. My 75-pound lab always has dirty feet after a stroll in the winter/spring/fall in the Midwest, and living in an apartment with no garage space or mudroom to clean him up is not ideal! The paw washer is easy to use and after dunking each foot a few times, we just wipe his feet off with a towel to get any remaining (sometimes dirty) water off of his paws without having to give him a full bath. I ordered the Large but we could have probably done better with the medium." —Haley Albright

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors)

    4. A couch cover that'll protect the furniture that your pets, kids, or (very) messy significant others love laying on. To be fair, where else are they gonna lounge!? This cover will make sure everyone is comfortable and happy.

    a reviewer's dog sitting on the brown cover
    a different reviewer's cat sitting on a green cover

    Promising review: "These are really nice! I wasn't expecting much in the way of quality at this price point but was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package. The fabric is really durable and the construction of the covers is excellent. I bought two of these, the regular-sized couch cover and the oversized chair cover. Both fit perfectly....The fabric on the covers is a microfiber that is very soft while still being tough enough to handle abuse from my four cats. I ordered the green color for my sage green furniture and found the reverse side with the lighter green to be a pretty close match. I haven't used the straps and probably won't. My furniture is made of a micro suede fabric and the covers haven't slipped at all, so there's really no need to strap them down. All in all, very pleased with this purchase. An excellent value!" —Kathy V.

    Get it from Amazon for $25.97+ (available in five sizes and 28 colors/patterns).

    5. An app-controlled iRobot Roomba vacuum you can let loose in your home to ensure every crevice of your home is cleaned and free of dust, dander, and pet hair. If you run it a few hours everyday, that'll cut down tons of cleaning time for you later!

    a reviewer shows a closeup of the vacuum
    a reviewer shoes hair cleaned in the vacuum

    This vacuum is self-charging and comes with a charging base (batteries included). It's also compatible with Amazon Echo and Google Home!

    Promising review: "Loving it so far! This is my first Roomba and I didn't have much expectation from something so small and compact. I was wrong! The setup was easy [and] the app was easy to set up as well, and it was connected to my Wi-Fi network in under two minutes. The first time you send it off to clean, I recommend following it around to see the types of things that it may get stuck on. Try to pick up all wires, pet toys and food/water bowls as best you can. You'll learn what needs to be 'prepped' before Roomba cleans. I've ran it for three days in a row now and each time it has brings back a bin full of hair from the cat and dirt. It gets places that I've never been able to clean before, like under the couch and bed. It has been able to get 'home' every time as well, even from under the couch...For it's size and how much suction it has, it's actually relatively quiet. I've been working from home and I let it clean in the morning and don't even notice it at times...I have already cleaned the filter and brushes, which was a breeze. They really make it easy with identifiable tabs underneath it so it's simple to pull apart and clean the brushes, which they recommend doing once a week or twice if you have a pet. My only regret is not getting a Roomba sooner in life!" —Chris

    Get it from Amazon for $199.99.

    6. A nonslip food mat to keep the mess in one designated area and ensure it's an easy cleanup, too. These mats even come in tons of stunning colors that won't clash with your current set up.

    reviewer's shows water contained on the mat
    reviewer's two cat eating on the green mat

    These feeding mats come from Dog Buddy, a small biz founded by dog lovers. 

    Promising review: "I love this mat. It’s soft, flexible, and easy to clean. Good variety of sizes and color options. And no more trails of water from our messy drinker. It has a nice high edge around it to stop all the water." —Chelsea R.

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in five colors).

    7. Some Bissell Stomp 'N Go pads reviewers say really do live up to their name. These pads can remove the gross pet-related stains we could even bear to touch.

    a reviewer holding the pad which is covered in some sort of stain
    a reviewer's carpet with a rectangular clean spot where the pad was used

    Promising review: "I love this product! It's a game-changer. I have an older dog that 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 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 odor. If you have a puppy or older dog, I highly suggest this product." —Sandra E.

    Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $27.49.

    8. Some Arm & Hammer pet fresh carpet odor eliminator that will freshen up just about any surface you pour it on. Whether it be your pet's bed, the living room rug, or your favorite lounge chair, this is 100% the stuff you want to have on hand.

    Promising review: "Love this stuff. My shag carpet was impossible to clean. No matter how much I vacuumed it and sprayed on a deodorizer, the dog smell would always come back. My Great Dane lays on the rug all day and loves rolling on its plush fibers, but the dog smell just kept getting stronger and stronger. I bought the Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh, sprinkled it on my carpet, rubbed it in a bit, let it sit for about 15 minutes, and then vacuumed it up. All I can say is wow! The dog smell is gone, and a fresh scent is left behind. I am so pleased with the smell and refreshed carpet I will be ordering more." —Musha

    Get it from Amazon for $6.57+ (available in packs of 1, 3, 4, and 12). 

    9. A UV black-light flashlight for those times you *know* there's a pee stench in the house, but you can't tell where it's coming from. This flashlight will help you spot your pet's urine so that you're able to clean it up ASAP.

    A carpet in a house
    A carpet shined with a UV black light

    Promising review: "This thing is so evil. Exposes all urine stains, past and present. Was able to see where our new cat had sprayed all over the walls and kitchen counters. Also, we're getting new flooring in our bedroom now, three dogs later. That carpet was trashed...even with shampooing, but it didn't show. So be careful, this little tool can change your life and make you feel dirty. But you can't clean what you can't see, so I won't be without one ever again." —Nicole M.

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

    10. rubber broom that'll easily sweep up that hair monster that's been living in your rugs. This handy tool grabs all the pet AND human hair that's been embedded in your carpet for a scary amount of time. (Even the hair you didn't even realize was there!) And while it can work on any type of floor, it's specifically designed to pull up hair in the most difficult place — the carpet. 

    reviewer's carpet with a hairball and a dog next to the broom
    BuzzFeed editor looking deeply disgusted with herself and holding the giant hairball from the floor
    www.amazon.com, Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed Writer Emma Lord (pictured above) swears by this thing!: 

    "An embarrassing confession: my hair gets so ingrained in the carpet that a vacuum truly does nothing for it. In fact, to make matters worse, weird particles get stuck in the hair on the floor, which is stuck to the carpet, so I often was just unrooting clumps of hair from the floor with my hands (sorry for the visual). I bought this broom and it immediately started pulling it up GOBS of hair. My carpet like, genuinely changed color (turns out the pink was supposed to be much pinker, whoops). Anyway, do with that semi-horrifying information what you will."

    Promising review: "I bought this broom two years ago and it is still going strong! I have four large dogs and we have fur EVERYWHERE! This works so, so well! I am always amazed at what this picks up even after I just ran the vacuum. If you remove the head from the handle you can use the head to do in all the crevices along baseboards where fur gets trapped on the carpets. I also use it that way to do the carpet corners on the stairs. Lastly, I use it to get dust and cobwebs off the floors and ceilings. It truly is a super tool." —Roseann

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

    11. OR a more compact ChomChom pet hair remover for making sure your pet's shedding does minimal damage to your sinuses and your furniture. It's like a lint roller without the annoying sticky pads that you have to constantly replace. All you have to do is empty the roller when it's full, and it's as good as new. 

    reviewer shows the inside of a used roller full of hair
    Reviewer using ChomChom to remove pet hair from black fabric

    Promising review: "I have allergic reactions to dog hair and dander so imagine my surprise when we learned our new quarantine pup wasn’t hypoallergenic as we had thought. Cue a mad dash to buy every product under the sun to keep my allergies in check because from the moment she came home we were in love...Then enter the Chom Chom roller, the roller to end the need for any other roller. Gone are the days of stripping and sticking with a disposable lint roller. Gone are the days of dragging that red lint brush paddle over the furniture. And definitely gone are the days hauling out the vacuum just to zip away the excess dog fur on the couch. If you use it right— and I mean vigorously roll back and forth, up and down, to and from like your life depended on it— the Chom never fails...Truthfully, it picks up more than enough for me to be satisfied." —L. White

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).

    12. A waterproof (and urine-proof) double-layered litter trapping mat to catch any leftover litter before your cat makes the entire home dusty and litter-filled. When your cat steps out of the litter box, it'll collect the litter with its honeycomb design, and keep it there until you clean it out!

    gray honeycomb-patterned square mat next to cat litter box in bathroom
    a reviewer holding the mat open to show the inside

    And in case you're wondering, it is *very* easy to clean. You can open it up (like the photo on the right) and dump leftover litter back in the box, wash it under a sink, or suck up any leftover litter with a vacuum!

    Promising review: "Going from no litter mat for this box to using this new mat there is a noticeable decrease in litter strewn across the floor, which is what I wanted. The cats certainly don't mind the texture so they have no problems with it either. Would recommend."  —Kelliar

    "I was pleased to find that [the litter mat] works very well. The litter falls down the holes and is not seen so it looks clean all the time. Very few granules are being tracked off the mat and I see the litter falling down through to the lower layer to be poured out later."  —LyricMama

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

    13. Or a top-entry litter box with a grooved lid to help catch and remove the litter particles from their toe beans before they hop out after doing their business.  It's got a discreet enough look to be placed in a number of rooms, *and* if you have a dog who likes to go digging in litter boxes, this design is great way to prevent that.

    reviewer's cat on top of the top-entry litter box
    A photo of the grooved litter box lid and a cat inside of it

    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).

    Note that if you have a senior cat with limited mobility, you'd want to provide a litter box with low, easy access for that cat.

    Promising reviews: "Wow — I can't believe I went four years without this. My house is sooooo much cleaner now; my two (fairly big) Ragdolls barely track any litter now. Great product." —Josh

    "This box is seriously amazing. My cat went right in and has plenty of room to go to the bathroom without missing or spreading litter everywhere. I would have loved to have had this six years ago when I got her." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in three sizes and five colors).

    14. A bottle of Folex spot remover that'll make even the most horrifying stains disappear from furniture, carpets, and other fabric surfaces. It's powerful enough to remove red wine, too... and if it can handle that, it can *definitely* handle anything pet-related.

    Promising review: "I've been using this spot/stain remover for about 10 years now. It really is magic. I've removed numerous stains and spots with it over the years and have only come across two stains that it would not remove. Unfortunately, I don't know what the stains were caused by, so can't pass that along. I've used it on both carpet and upholstery, and it has never changed the color of either. I would definitely test it on an inconspicuous area first, though, as the directions state. And it's so easy to use: Spray some on the stain, agitate it with your fingertips, then blot dry with a cloth or paper towel. You may have to let it sit on tougher stains for a few minutes before agitating and blotting, but I only had to do that once or twice. Definitely recommend." —Alex

    Get it from Amazon for $6.65.

    15. Febreze air freshener *specifically* made for pet odors. It's great to use for the area by the litterbox, on your pup's favorite side of the couch, and just for the house in general (because sometimes, it can get *that* bad). When you need a quick heavy-duty solution, this is your pick!

    Promising review: "After having a puppy, I realized how much your apartment will start to smell like them no matter how often you bathe them or wash their toys and beds. However, this really freshens up the place and makes it smell brand new." —Val

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.31.

    16. And an odor-eliminating candle that's a must for pet households. When you're around your pet 24/7, you may not even notice the smell taking over your home (trust me, it's there). This candle will make your home smell deliciously clean with scents like apple cider, fresh citrus, vanilla sandalwood, and TONS more. 

    a reviewer's cat next to the scented candle jar
    German Shepherd next to purple Pet House odor-eliminating candle

    One Fur All is a small biz started by pet parents who believe every home can smell great and be pet-friendly cohesively. Each candle is made with 100% soy wax and can burn for up to 60 hours. Feline parents also swear by this product for eliminating odors around the house!

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly also finds this candle helpful and said:

    "Cleo clocks in hours luxuriating on the couch on the reg. So I light this bad boy to make the joint smell nice and eliminate any dog smells. Sure, regular candles help some. But this candle acts fast and I don't have to keep it lit for long, which is safe/good because I'm terribly forgetful. It comes in so many ~regular~ candle smells like Fresh Citrus and Pumpkin Spice — not just the de rigueur odor-neutralizing Clean Laundry or Fresh Air. And in case you're wondering, Mango Peach smells divine." 

    Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in multiple scents and 2-packs).

    17. A genius Door Buddy latch because sometimes keeping your dogs out of a room is the only real solution in keeping it clean. This clever latch allows your cat to roam freely while keeping your messy (but lovable!) pup out. 

    Door Buddy is a family-owned small business that created the easy, three-step installation solution after multiple failed methods in their own home.

    Promising review: "We have a Boston terrier who LOVES cat food but it makes him extremely sick. We needed something to keep him out but let the cats in so we tried this. It works so well, we bought a second one for our bedroom so the cats at night can come and go as they please but it keeps the dog in our room and out of their hair if they choose to wonder the house! I’m not sure how I lived without it but I won’t be without it now!" —Mickey Bergman

    Get it from Amazon for $16.94.

    18. OR a pet gate with a cat door if the sacred room doesn't have a door, you don't want to close the door, or you'd just rather keep your pup out a specific side of the house and not just one room. This gate will still allow your feline friends to come and go as they please, but the dogs will stay put. Reviewers say it works great for rabbits and other small pets, too!

    Fellow BuzzFeed Editor Jenae Sitzes has used this gate and thinks it's great!:

    "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: "This is now the second gate that I have purchased since we got our Husky puppy and it has been a lifesaver. Our now 7-month-old pup has taken to eating the cat poop and the end result has been two trips to the vet for... No more vet visits, no more headaches from continually cleaning up dog messes, and the cats can relieve themselves in peace. Easy to set up, no marks on the walls, and if needed easy to move to different doorways. Can't say enough good things about it." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99.

    19. A mounted cat grooming brush so no scritch will go unscratched ever again. It's got adhesive tape on the back, so it's super easy to put up. And it catches a lot of the fur that would otherwise be all over the house! 

    Reviewer photo of their cat happily rubbing its face on the brush
    Reviewer holding a chunk of cat fur showing how effective the brush is at loosening fur

    Promising review: "Both my cats seem to love this inexpensive product. Bought on a whim but very pleased. Little need for catnip, with some positive attention and gentle encouragement they started using this groomer and haven't stopped, only when it falls down. Didn't want to use screws and haven't found a lasting adhesive tape that holds up under such constant use. Command strips are on the shopping list." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $7.19.

    20. An air purifier to trap all the pet dander, dust, and cleanse the air in your home. This makes the daunting task super easy and reviewers say it also does a great job getting rid of funky smells, too.

    a corgi puppy laying next the white purifier
    Reviewer photo of the air purifier's filter showing how much dust and debris it's caught

    Promising reviews: "This product is amazing. We do cat rescue...so I'll just leave it at that. It immediately changed the smell in our home. No more smell, unless it's immediately after someone uses a box. Air just smells cleaner, more fresh. We started with one and bought two more!" —M. Otto

    "I originally bought this product because of my family's pet allergies. The purifier is compact and extremely quiet (compared to my previous experiences with other purifiers). So far so good! No one in my home has any pet allergic reactions and it really helps the smell. This device really helps regulate the air and I basically use this 24/7. The night-light comes in handy and my pup sleeps next to the purifier 75% of the time. I really recommend this product to anyone with allergies, pets, or stuffy houses." —Lien Nguyen

    Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in black and white).

    21. A cat-approved grooming brush that basically feels like a massage for them and features coated bristle tips to ensure it isn't too harsh on their skin. It's got a push and release design, too, so the cat hair can be easily gathered and thrown away.

    two cats in a bed and one getting groomed with the brush
    a reviewer's closeup of the purple and white brush and removing cat hair from the bristles

    And yes, it works for long *and* short-haired kitties!

    Promising reviews: "Wow, our cat loves this brush almost as much as we do! The coated tips make me more confident I'm not gonna hurt her, and the hair removal button is so easy and, yes, fun to use. This replaced her favorite brush and one of the best buys I made this year!!!" —koolcat5

    "The kitties really love this brush. It works really well on my long-haired cats. I love that it has an easy release button to remove the hair for easy cleanup. It’s very durable also." —Jacob Ambrose

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three colors). 

    22. Or a simpler grooming glove you can use on both cats and dogs. While you're busy grooming and detangling their fur, they'll just think they're getting some extra love and being petted for a weird amount of time today. But hey, they'll take it!

    a reviewer holding the blue glove which is full of white fur
    a reviewer using the glove to brush their corgi

    Promising reviews: "My kitty has really long fur. I bought this because I know she doesn't like traditional brushes and loves to be petted. This thing works like a charm! I brush her about once a week and this thing is magic. Super easy to use, she thinks I'm just petting her. It's got an elastic band to keep it tight on your hand. when it comes to cleaning, it can be a little tricky but if you pull down along each finger and then grab at the palms it comes off fairly easily. I will definitely be buying one for my aunt and her cats." —Jenny Hahn

    "I am so happy I took a chance and bought this. My blonde cat left my house covered in cat hair. I tried using a fur comb that had worked fine for my dog but did little for my cat. This glove is magical! The first day I petted him for about 10 minutes and got off a jaw dropping amount of fur. Now I pet him with this once a day about 100 strokes and we no longer have cat hair flying everywhere. I can pick him up in a dark colored shirt and not be embarrassed to leave the house in the same shirt." —Mom of two

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

    23. A tear-resistant litter box liners — a must for cat pawrents because cats prefer fresh litter whenever they do their "business." It also makes things easier for you, as you can rid old litter in one, easy go!

    Promising review: "This is a lifesaver! I wish I’d discovered these sooner; it would have saved me several unpleasant litter box cleaning. It’s very sturdy and thick enough to withstand my cat’s feverish scratching and burying." —Gabriela

    Get a 5-pack from Amazon for $3.28 (or Subscribe & Save for $3.12/month).).

    24. A Dyson stick vacuum because it truly does it all. It can detach from the body to help you hit all those nooks and crannies, and...it's cordless!

    a closeup of the controls on dyson
    a gif of a reviewer using the laser

    Promising review: "Maybe it’s just because I’ve never used a 'premium' vacuum before but this thing is incredible. The roller head with the light makes the dog hair/sand on my light-colored floors so easy to spot and honestly makes it so satisfying to see it disappear. I used to hate walking around barefoot in my house... Once over with the Dyson and my floors are spotless. Oh and on top of that, it’s so quiet! I thought something was wrong with it at first because it doesn’t sound like a normal vacuum, my dog isn’t even afraid of it which is saying something. I can also tell that the HEPA filter is going to do a wonderful job just from the first use. So worth the extra money!" —Aaron Michael Yeip

    Get it from Amazon for $642.90.

    25. Or a smaller (but still powerful!) handheld vacuum that's incredibly effective in cleaning up pet hair and the perfect size if storage space is limited. It even comes with a special rubber nozzle that picks up fur with ease, especially on hard-to-vacuum areas like stairs. It's most reviewers' favorite part!

    reviewer cleaning a dog bed
    reviewer holding up a hair-filled filter

    This vacuum comes with three detachable heads and two HEPA filters. It features a built-in LED light and dual-filtration system!

    Promising review: "The powered rubber brush attachment works awesome on dog hair! The two filters work great and are easy to clean.
    Battery lasts a long time. Used it quite a bit and it did not seem to wear down. The light works surprisingly well to light up what you're trying to vacuum. [It has] quiet, but strong suction [and] comes with extra filter!" —William

    Get it from Amazon for $64.99 (available in three colors).

    26. A tub of heavy-duty cleaning wipes reviewers say works on *any* source and for *any* substance. Leather, fabric, furniture, hardwood — you name it! Your pet's messes (among other things) won't stand a chance.

    A model using the cleaning wipes on a stained carpet
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I know this sounds cliché, but I literally never write reviews. And here I am. I did it. Why did I do it? Because this product is absolutely, unbelievably unreal. I have dogs who pee and poop in the house sometimes, and I use this product to clean their messes. And it is miraculous. No stains, no smell, nothing. It almost works like an eraser. And it works on fabric, wood, rugs, glass. I buy three or four tubs at a time, because I don’t want to run out. This is my go-to for pretty much everything. And they’re really not that expensive. Kudos to the inventors of this!!!" —Jim

    Get a pack of 90 from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in nine sizes/packs).

    27. A self-cleaning litter box every lazy cat parent should have in their home! If you're a person who often forgets about your duty to clean...the doody, this gem of an invention will save you time, keep your cat's area clean, AND help prevent your home from smelling like a giant litterbox.

    This liter box is anything but ordinary — it's app-controlled! The hands-free cleaning cycle runs 20 minutes after your cat leaves the litter box, moving their waste to a leak-proof, odor-controlled, and disposable tray underneath. Be sure to grab a bag of scoop-free crystal litter and tray refills, too!

    Promising reviews: "This litter box is a must for any busy family that struggles to keep up with the daily maintenance of having a cat and a litter box! It works well and my cat is so happy always having a clean litter box." —Kelsey Decker

    "I rarely write product reviews but this litter box actually made a huge difference for my house! I have had a cat for about 10 years who decides to do the number 2 about two feet outside the litter box. He has ALWAYS done this...no matter what type of litter or box. I even asked my vet about it and his response was "Some cats are just jerks."😂 Then I got this litter box. For the first time EVER he does ALL of his business in the box! And there is no odor at all!! I love it so much I have two. Would highly recommend!!" —Emily Stokes

    Get it from Amazon for $199.95+.

    28. Some Poop-Off cleaning spray because the pooping never stops and you'll need this stuff ~always~. This spray will get rid of the bird droppings around the house and their cages.  

    reviewer's parrot next to the bottle
    reviewer shows the same perch now clean after using the spray

    Of course, even if you're not a bird owner, you can use this outside if you have furniture that's covered in bird droppings!

    Promising review: "I wish I had bought this years ago. Don't be cheap like I was! I've kept parrots on and off for 17 years. I just got this for the first time and nothing has ever cleaned off nasty caked-on poop like this, with the exception of my pressure washer. According to the label, it can be sprayed on poop while the bird is around. Unbelievable. So I've started spraying the grate every day and no more stacks of poo! Yes, I'm not the best about staying on top of it but with Poop-Off I can just spray the caked on poop once every day and it doesn't have the chance to build up. I use Publix Puppy Pads in the tray and on the tray for the play top because they are the best pads on the market. They have an internal gel so when I spray the grate, it's absorbed immediately after dripping down off the grate. Now that I'm in a wheelchair, I don't have the luxury of disassembling the cage once a month. Spraying once a day IS something I can do without assistance and this spray has given me back a cleaner home without the smell of bird poop (ugh). Had I not been so cheap before and just bought this stuff, I would have saved the backbreaking work of cage cleaning for many years." —Possum Queen

    Get it from Amazon for $13.09.

    29. A pack of 10 transparent couch protectors that are much more permanent and long-lasting than double-sided tape. Simply apply these self-adhesive protectors to the spots they target the most, and eventually, they will learn they have to scratch elsewhere. 

    Reviewer photo of the clear protector on the leg of a recliner
    Reviewer photo of the clear protector blending into a couch leg

    Promising reviews: "Easy to use and is the first thing that has ever protected my sofa from cat paws! I wish I’d bought this product five years ago!" —Carol Palmer

    "Our cat was destroying the corner of our brand-new sectional, so I was excited to try these out. I didn’t want to try sprays or anything with pins that puncture the couches. I was a little worried about the quality of the adhesive, but the screen has been holding up and my cat no longer scratches that corner. There are plenty of screens in the package to add more if she finds a new spot." —NKakanis

    Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in multiple pack sizes).

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.