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1. A non-toxic, natural soy Pet House candle if you've washed your dog's bed 20 times but you still can't get rid of the funk floating around your living room. These babies burn for 60 to 70 hours and feature a proven odor neutralizer that doesn't just mask nasty scents, but gets rid of them. 👋
Promising review: "These are the BEST candles for homes with dogs. We have five dogs (yup, five) ranging from a 6-pound chihuahua to a 95-pound lab. All are rescues and two are seniors. Senior dogs tend to be a little more stinky. These candles are amazing. Even when not lit they make the house smell like fresh cut flowers. Light just one and the whole upstairs smells like lilacs. It’s magic. There’s no chemical scent, it really smells like fresh flowers. I’m not a fan of labels on candles, and this one peels off really easily and leaves no sticky residue. You’re left with a beautiful, clean-looking, fresh-smelling, dog funk-eliminating, long, and even-burning candle." —Laurel
BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly also has nothing but good things to say about these fantastic candles:
"It's been a few years since I first experienced the powerful-but-lovely waft of a Pet House candle and back then I had a dog roommate (who's quite slobbery). But even a few years later living solo, sans pets, I burn them quite often. They're amazing at quickly canceling out my downstairs neighbor's nightly weed smells (to each their own, buddy) and basically any cooking smell on earth, including onions, Brussels sprouts, garlic, and more. My kitchen is *right* by my closet so canceling out weird food smells is vital. These will forever be my GOAT candle and there are so many scents to keep some variety going."
Check out Elizabeth's full review of Pet House candles here.
Get it from Amazon for $21.84 (available in 26 scents).
2. A ChomChom roller ready to put your regular ol' lint roller to shame. Forget ripping off sheets till you run out — this collects everything in a neat little compartment you simply empty out.
Promising review: "I have a long haired German Shepherd aka a 'German Shedder' and two cats so I live with animal fur — nothing I can do about it, or so i THOUGHT. The ChomChom is by far the best way to get rid of animal fur in my opinion. This thing is godlike, it makes fabric look so fresh, works perfectly on my suede couches and leaves that 'soft suede' look on them. It does what it's supposed to do perfectly, and it captures all the hair in an easy-to-clean bin. Works excellent on items like furniture and upholstery/car interior. Items like clothing or curtains need to be held down because of the rolling back and forth motion. I think it would make an AMAZING gift for anyone with pets." —Victor T.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
3. 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 show, toss the pad on top of the stain, and give it a good ol' stomp.
Promising review: "It is actually working! I almost cried when I picked up the first pad!! Some genius builder put white carpet in our condo bedrooms. It's now 15 years old so it's definitely not the original white. We knew we were going to get a dog so we didn’t want to replace it right away though. Well, we rescued a dog that was barely potty trained and she did a number on the carpet. Luckily, the smell didn’t linger, but the stain did. We’ve tried numerous products and none of them helped the stain. The stains are now over a year old. We're waiting until after COVID to replace the carpet but I still wanted it to look nice in the meantime. I was skeptical for sure, but holy goodness it’s working!! You can literally see the rectangle where I used (and moved) the first pad!!!! I have a long way to go, but these pads are nothing short of a miracle! I just wish they were bigger because laying them out looks and feels like we’re laying tiles on the floor. Just buy it. You won’t regret it." —Kimmy
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $24.90.
4. A grooming glove so you can give your pet all the love they desire while covertly brushing away mats and tangles, too. Use it on wet or dry fur (it's great in the bath) and on your feline friends as well.
Promising review: "Fantastic dog grooming aid! Our older rescue dog isn't too keen on the routine dog brushing stuff, but her thick coat really needs the grooming — this dog grooming glove is the exact right answer. Put the glove on, pet the dog, and all that loose hair comes away leaving her coat feeling so much smoother and softer, without causing her to be nervous or upset over a brushing. Highly recommend, and yes I'm going to be ordering as gifts for a couple of other dog owners I know!" —DSP
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three colors).
5. A stainless steel cleaner and polish sure to eliminate doggy nose prints, grease, and streaks from the outside of your appliances. They put in a lot of hard work so the least you can do is keep 'em shiny.
Promising review: "Amazing is all I can say about this product. I moved into my home with a stainless refrigerator as part of the sale and it had water spots, discoloration, and other film on it. This cleaner, after two applications, completely removed all of the mentioned stains and discoloration. My wife was very happy, and if she approved of this product then I had to write this review. Buy it now for all your stainless steel appliances." —G. Snow
Get it from Amazon for $16.10.
6. A portable paw washer because you'll be damned if your dog tracks muddy prints all over your freshly Swiffered home!
The nifty gadget comes in multiple sizes that work for pups as small as a miniature dachshund and as large as a golden retriever.
Promising review: "I have four dogs in NYC. I have to wash their feet after every walk because the streets are so filthy. It would take me about 10 to 15 minutes to clean their paws with a spray bottle and towel. Now, it takes about five minutes. And the towel doesn’t end up filthy. The dirt gets caught in the cup. Plus the dogs seem to like it. The silicone bristles must feel good. A huge thumbs up!" —Sandra
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes and six colors).
7. A two-in-one robotic Bissell vacuum and wet mop so you don't have to attend to tracked-in dirt, muddy pawprints, and other debris. Instead, switch this baby on and hit the couch while it works.
The robotic vacuum/mop is powered by a lithium ion battery that can run for up to 130 minutes. It's suitable for use on wood, tile, linoleum, and other sealed hard floors.
Promising review: "I love this, it works so well! Super easy to use and figure out the different attachments. We have a dog who is constantly throwing grass and soil from her indoor potty all over the rug and we are also doing some home improvement projects so we have sawdust on the floor as well and this vacuum picks it all up super easily. I love that it’s so easy to change the wet and dry attachments and this thing has a surprisingly long battery life even on high power. I run this almost every day and I would say it’s well worth the price. My dog was a little scared of it at first but she has gotten used to it. Works great on our hardwood floors as well as on the rug." —Julia V.
Get it from Amazon for $399.99+ (available in seven configurations).
8. A pack of deodorizing doggie wipes if your baby is a stinky, stinky boi but you don't have time for daily rinse offs.
Promising review: "So, at the risk of sounding like the half-deranged canine mom that I am....whatever Riley likes, I like. Now we have used other dog wipes in the past but just as my pal Elton likes to sing... they just don’t hold 'like candle in the wind' to this brand. Yes, I recommend them as they are very gentle on my fur love’s skin and the scent is not overwhelming. Riley prefers wet trash smell so convincing him to let me wipe him down after park visits can sometimes be a challenge. Thankfully this mom-of-one-canine can rise to the challenge." —April
Get them from Amazon for $6.24+ (available in packs of 25, 100, 900, 1,200, and in two scents).
9. A touchless vacuum you can sweep debris right into. No more song and dance with your dustpan trying to sweep up every last strand of dog fur.
Promising review: "I love this thing!!!! I have three long-haired dogs and it just sucks up all that hair. I almost did not get it because of a review saying that it got clogged up quick. That is not the case. It compacts the hair and doesn't lose suction. I empty it once a week and I sweep almost every day!" —Christy Sanders
Get it from Amazon for $114 (available in six colors).
10. An LED black light (plus protective sunglasses) if you have a sneaking suspicion that *someone* peed in the house but you're not sure where. On the off chance you're also looking for a way to hunt down scorpions (???) reviewers say it works for that too!
Promising review: "Pet owners everywhere fear their little Fifi or Fido will secretly find a spot (or two or three) where they do their business when either no one is looking or it is raining and they don't want to wade out into the mess. Even the most watchful owner cannot be 100% observant 24 hours a day. Finding the puddle in the house is obvious, but what about the ones you didn't see in moist form? This black light is the perfect solution. It is sturdily built of hefty anodized aluminum and the 100 LEDs produce a wide beam of bright black light (obviously best seen in a darker environment). Ewwwwww I found the spots and have a doggy under tighter scrutiny. Don't go into any hotel with this light unless you want to become a germaphobe. OMG it is EVERYWHERE. Double ewwww. Great light." —Chuck & Karen
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
11. A Ruggable area rug you can fold up and toss in the wash when your dog knocks your bowl of queso off the coffee table. It was an honest mistake, they clearly feel bad, and the rug can be saved, so no hard feelings, okay?
How does one throw an entire rug in the wash, you might ask? Well, Ruggable's options come in two parts: the decorative rug cover and a grippy rug pad. When you're ready to give your rug a wash, just separate the two pieces and throw the top layer in the wash. Easy as can be!
I've had one of these for a few months now and it's been a real trooper as I have two cats and an exceptionally clumsy boyfriend. It's survived cat puke, stepped-on ketchup packets, and a whole lotta hair — both human and feline. I know it's a really expensive investment, but it's SO easy to keep clean and I see it lasting much longer than my last area rug which had two strikes against it — it was beige *and* it was shag.
Promising review: "I thought it was too good to be true but alas, it wasn’t!! My doggo had explosive diarrhea on my four-week-old rug. I was devastated but knew this was our test. After sopping up the big mess, to the washer it went. The 8x10-foot fit in my standard size washer!! It came out of the dryer just as perfect as the day I got it. Unbelievable!! Super easy to put back on the pad and my living room looks (and smells) great again. Thanks, Ruggable!!" —Jamie M.
Get it from Ruggable for $89+ (available in six sizes and three colors).
12. And — just to be safe — an eco-friendly eucalyptus and lemon carpet and upholstery deodorizer to hide the fact that instead of puking on the hardwood floor where clean up would be très easy, they made a mad dash for your carpet. 😊
Promising review: "Great for dog odors on fabric! We sprinkled it on the couch cushions and put them in trash bags. We shook the bags and let sit for an hour or so. We used the hose of our vacuum and sucked out the air (like you're vacuum sealing). The cushions plumped right up and smelled gorgeous for several weeks. Our very allergic daughter had no problems sitting on the sofa. We also sprinkled on carpets for great deodorizing. Fine powder that goes a long way. Adding this to our regular Amazon purchases!" —Pam
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three sizes).
13. Or if that's simply not your scent, a lavender-scented carpet refresher with the power to neutralize foul odors all around your home. Sprinkle it liberally on rugs, upholstery, mattresses, or dissolve it in warm water and use it to wipe down counters. Either way, you'll enjoy a big ol' whiff of fresh fragrance afterwards.
Ash and Indigo Boutique is an Oregon-based Etsy shop that sells an array of soy crystal candles, handmade soaps, smudge kits, and more.
Ingredients: lavender buds, lavender essential oil, and sodium bicarbonate.
Promising review: "I have dogs and one of them has really bad breath. She licks the carpet and I’ve been having a difficult time trying to keep our carpets clean. This amazing powder does the job. It came quickly and smells amazing! I’ll be ordering more once I run out. Thank you for such a wonderful product!" —Donna Nemerovski
Get a 6-ounce bag from Ash and Indigo Boutique on Etsy for $6.50.
14. A treat-dispensing licky mat you can slap on the side of your tub — once slathered in peanut butter, ofc — in order to persuade your pup to take a nice (read: splash-free) bath.
Promising review: "This is amazing! Had to fight my dog every time we gave her a bath, but using this she didn't care at all! Was able to wash, dry, and leave the room and she just stayed in the tub licking away! I froze it for a little to make it more difficult. Definitely worth it!" —HLT
Get it from Amazon for $10.95.
15. And — to accompany that — a curved shower attachment that shoots out water in a narrow, contoured spray so you can really get into your pup's thick coat and effectively wash away the goose poop they had so much fun rolling around in when you let them outside earlier. 🙃
Promising review: "I wish I purchased this sooner. I have a very hairy double-coated dog, and this gets ALL the shampoo out of his fur. The flow is adjustable, and he will let me spray the top of his head, which he won't let me do with the dog shower attachment at our apartment dog bathing station. The hose is long enough so I can get completely under his belly. I also use this wand to clean the shower walls. I have tried other styles and brands, and this is the best dog shower attachment I have ever purchased. Very easy to install and it looks nice and sleek in the bathroom." —Heather
Get it from Amazon for $33+ (available in two styles that offer different GPM).
16. An all-natural itch relief shampoo bar made for fur babies with sensitive skin, hot spots, and/or seasonal allergies. The pet-safe formula includes olive, coconut, castor, and lavender oils as well as apple cider vinegar which soothes irritated skin.
Simple Sage Dog Treats is a small business based in Norcross, Georgia that specializes in all-natural paw balms and soaps for dogs with allergies or skin conditions.
Promising review: "Great product! Very helpful! AMAZING! My dog doesn’t itch anymore and surprisingly it’s soothing for her. Usually after the bath she sleeps or lays down for hours. Just great." —T. French
Get it from Simply Sage Dog Treats on Etsy for $7.64 (originally $8.99).
17. A fur-eliminating broom capable of squeegeeing enough fur from your carpet that if magically animated, it would transform into one of Martha Stewart's Chow Chows.
Promising review: "This thing just plain works. We got a mature golden retriever last year and were told he didn't shed. Then in the spring he started shedding badly. We were tired of hair everywhere and somehow I realized that dragging my shoe across the carpet balled the hair up. I found this product on a whim one day and knew it had to be better than my shoe! I ordered it and it was tough at first. The bristles pulled the hair up but then caught the tufts and spread them around. I found that using short quick strokes with the rake turned upside down got the best results. The backside is more like a squeegee and helps pull the hair up in long rolls and keeps the hair in one big pile." —Nick V.
Get it from Amazon for $12.35+ (available in six configurations).
18. A set of reusable microfiber mop pads (yes — they're compatible with your Swiffer) so you can say goodbye to those single-use ones that are 1) Expensive and 2) Not great for the planet.
They can be used wet or dry and on basically every type of flooring and even drywall if you're so inclined. Since they can be thrown in the wash, one microfiber pad can replace up 100 single-use pads.
Promising review: "Just used these for the first time with my Swiffer WetJet and I gotta say I am impressed! Went on easily and cleaned the floors easily! I always hated the one-time use pads and never felt like they got my floor clean. This review is NOT sponsored, I bought these with my own money because I’m sick of single-use products. Seriously, buy these now!!!" —AKGross
Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.94.
19. A pet-specific stain remover sure to hide the fact that Sparky isn't the perfect angel you make him out to be on Instagram. But that's okay buddy, we all make mistakes.
Rocco & Roxie is a family-run small business making everything you and your pet need to live a clean and fun life. From treats to toys, they've got what you need!
Promising review: "I don’t know how I ever survived without this. There’s tons of 'pet stain/odor remover' products out there, but this by far is the absolute best. I cringed paying the $20 for it when others are between $5–$10, but I have NO ISSUES paying now. 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. Then I put a larger towel on top of it if it’s in a high-traffic area until it’s completely dry. 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 from Rocco & Roxie on Amazon for $18.97+ (available in two sizes).
20. Or — if you own a carpet cleaning machine — a miracle-working, deodorizing shampoo so freaking good, it'll have your flooring looking like it was just installed yesterday.
This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express vacuum cleaners.
Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business making cleaning products safe enough to use around pets and powerful enough to get rid of pet stains.
Promising review: "Quit wasting your money and BUY THIS NOW!!!! We have four dogs and an off-white carpet. The puppy joined the pack about six weeks ago and was not housebroken. It was my son's responsibility to do so and therefore, there were a lot of accidents. I have always had dogs and have had my steam cleaner for years. However, nothing I ever purchased truly eliminated the smell. I was desperately seeking answers online when I found Carpet Miracle. The reviews were great and I had nothing to lose. My house literally smelled like the canine shelter where I volunteer. This took the smell away...completely. There are a few small areas where the stain wouldn't come out, but as I said it's off-white and 9 years old and has been the potty pad to many dogs (I foster also). I put my nose right into the carpet where I know it was foul and there is no odor. I couldn't be more pleased with this product. Thank you Sunny & Honey." —Cindy Lou
Get it from Sunny & Honey on Amazon for $18.97+ (available in two sizes).
21. A scratchy lil' tool you can use to scrape away fur/lint/ground-in crumbs from your car seats, carpet, clothing, comforter — you name it!
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 your how often I vacuum them. I have bought multiple 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 Shepard hair, even hair I don't recognize. This works! Next, I took it to the cat trees. OMG! I have never vacuumed up that much hair in all my years of vacuuming them. Less then five minutes of swiping the surfaces, and I had more hair than I have ever seen in one place. If you are still reading this, stop and buy this right now. It will change your life." —Rosie H.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in packs of one or two).
22. A laminate-/hardwood-/tile-friendly microfiber mop with a two-chamber wringer bucket. One side washes your mop pad (a built-in scraper gets off gunk, too) while the other side squeezes it dry — no manual wringing necessary.
It also comes with ~three~ microfiber mop pads so you're never left hanging when one is in the wash.
Promising review: "I was looking for a set like this for a while but nothing looked right. So glad I found this one, it's a very high quality and it cleans very well. The bucket design is awesome, smart for storing, too, as it doesn't take up much space. I love the washing and drying sections, they really do the job right." —Vironika
Get it from Amazon for $42.99.
23. A 10-pack of ultra-absorbent Swedish dishcloths that can replace rolls and rolls of two-ply paper towels. After you've wiped up the man-made (err, dog-made) pond next to their water bowl, just toss the cloth in the wash and it'll be ready for another go.
The cellulose and cotton cloths are soft when wet and slightly abrasive when dry so you can even use them to scrub down particularly stuck-on messes.
Promising review: "Incredible product! Go buy this now! I bought the product as a test drive to find ways to 'go green' in our household and was so pleasantly surprised! These are super tough on dishes and countertops but also so easy to wring out and keep using again! The hardest part is breaking the habit of reaching for a disposable paper towels but these are a new staple for us and I'm sure we will buy even more as we learn to use this instead of disposable ones! When they have been through enough just toss them into the washing machine and keep moving! Love, love, LOVE this product!" —Nichole Talarczyk
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in eight colors).
24. An enzyme-based stain spray capable of taking on the *peskiest* stains from grass and mud to wine and even cosmetics. If you're thinking something like "how would a dog get into my makeup and stain something??" then you've clearly never owned a dog.
Puracy is a small, family-owned business dedicated to creating natural and organic formulas that are not only effective, but safe for kids and pets. Aside from food stains, this spray also does a number on all other miscellaneous spots in your life like wine, coffee, makeup, and period blood!
Promising review: "Puracy is the best stain remover I've ever used! Grass stains? GONE. Blood? GONE. Baby poo on white clothes? Doesn't stand a chance! Seriously, Puracy got out stains from 6-year-old stored baby clothing!!! It's that good! Grease? Gone. Seriously this stuff is AMAZING! Buy it now!" —GrantedByTiffany
Get it from Amazon for $26.49 or Puracy for $3.39+ (originally $4.99+; available in four sizes).
25. A sleek air purifier that doesn't just suck up whatever pollutants are swirling around in your home — it DESTROYS them on a molecular level. (Man I love science 😌)
The Air Mini+ uses a patented PECO filter which — when activated by light — first traps large particles and then destroys them before dispersing purified air. If you're concerned about VOCs, bacteria, mold, viruses, or allergens, this lil' guy is ready to jump into action.
Promising review: "We love this purifier so far! Breathing clean air is so important — now more than ever. I’m feeling much more confident about the air in our home since we’ve started using the Molekule Air Mini+ in our living room where we spend most of our time together as a family. I love that instead of just trapping the pollutants, it actually destroys them. It was so easy to set up, runs quietly, and looks beautiful in our home. I’m very happy with this purifier, it’s a must-have for those with allergies and pets!" —Stephanie
Get it from Amazon for $499.
26. A Little Green carpet cleaner capable of sucking up a mess of any caliber. Be warned, though: Reviewers say once you start, you won't stop.
Promising review: "This has made my list of top five Amazon purchases EVER. I have two Australian shepherds and make extra money by dog sitting through Rover. As you can imagine, my couch takes a lot of damage from the constant flow of pups. I had been scrubbing the spots individually as they happened with a spot treatment, but I was left with discolored and stained cushions. I also didn’t feel like the scrubbing was truly getting the couch CLEAN. These cushions have been vomited on, puked on, stepped on with muddy paws, and licked until damp (I know; disgusting). Well, I am amazed with the Bissell Little Green! I have no doubt that this purchase will be well worth the reasonable price for the use I’ll get out of it as a dog sitter. I had planned to use it as a spot cleaner (which I will), but after watched the dirty water come off of the 'clean' areas of the cushion? I’m considering just cleaning the whole couch!" —Ivy
Get it from Amazon for $108+ (available in three configurations).
27. And a giant lint roller on a stick if no matter how often you sweep/Swiffer/vacuum your house is covered in tumbleweeds of airborne dog fur, dust, and whatever else your AC unit blows in.
Promising review: "These work great for pet hair on beds, furniture, pet beds, dog kennels, area rugs, cars, pretty much anything you can think of! My black lab sleeps in my bed that has a white quilt comforter and this makes it super easy to just roll across every morning when making the bed. The sheets are easy to tear off and don’t unravel when rolling." —Ashley D.
Get it from Amazon for $20.80.
Your dog after peeing on the carpet because it's raining outside and they simply can't be subjected to that:
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