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1. The uber-popular Chom Chom — it's a reusable pet hair remover that collects all the hair and lint from clothes, furniture, car seats, cat towers, etc., with a few back and forth swipes into a chamber, so all you have to do is remove and throw it away. Over 113,000 reviewers have rated it 5 stars, and we agree: if a member of your family happens to have four legs and sheds a ridiculous amount of hair, this is a must-buy.
I just got one of these, and I use it on everything. My chow chow puppy is only a year old, so when I got this, I hadn't even experienced his true shedding season, but he's already started leaving fur any and everywhere around my house. This roller keeps my couch, bed, blankets, and definitely my clothes, looking like I don't even have a dog at home. It's my new favorite product, seriously.
Promising review: "I have a golden retriever and the shedding is out of control. My fabric sofa is constantly covered in hair and I finally decided to try this after reading an article about popular TikTok products. The reviews do not lie, this thing works magic!! I wish I had taken a before and after picture because the difference is noticeable. I watched the video tutorial before I tried it to ensure I was using it properly and everything he says is true, you do really have to put your arm to work with vigorous back and forth movement! However, I find it's a great arm workout and it works wonders." —Joanne Ertel
Get it from Amazon for $26.95.
2. A Shark Navigator Lift-Away upright vacuum designed to tackle all that pet fur lurking deep in your carpet fibers (and other upholstery). It boasts a self-cleaning brush roll so A) you don't have to cut tangled hair off manually and B) it can pick up *more* pet hair than other vacuums, because that brush roll won't be constantly full of matted mane. And it even includes a Pet Crevice tool to get into those hard-to-reach spots, like corners and between couch cushions. It's earned over 61,000 5-star reviews for a pretty damn good reason!
It can be used on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and comes with the Pet Crevice tool and an upholstery tool! And many reviewers state having one for years *or* buying another one as a replacement or second vacuum to use!
You can also grab one without a self-cleaning brush roll for $149.99!
Promising review: "Wow! I just thought we were vacuuming before. We've been using an old Bissel and yeah the canister would fill with dirt, debris, and pet hair (we have 3 cats and a golden retriever/lab mix service dog). However, I plugged this in when it arrived and vacuumed a 5x5 foot square and boy was I surprised. I ran it a second time over the same square and got the same amount. My Bissel obviously wasn't doing the job. Now, I'm a wheelchair user so this is a bit heavy for me, I'll power through it, though my husband and son will most likely use this more often than I will. This is a great vacuum, it really gets the deep-down packed in dirt, and I love that you can leave the roller brush off for the vinyl and hardwood floors. A great purchase, I highly recommend it." —Lsai
Get it from Amazon for $229.99.
3. A cleaning magnet that'll keep your fish friends happy as a clam with a super clear tank. Instead of emptying or having to reach into the tank for scrubbing, this tool goes on the inside wall and attaches via magnet, so you can move it around from the outside, scrubbing and squeegeeing away algae and other gunk.
Each cleaning magnet comes with one pad for glass aquariums and one pad for acrylic aquariums.
Promising review: "As we all know the maintenance routine you are most likely to follow is going to be the one that is the easiest. I bought the small one for my 18gal, bowed front, glass aquarium; I absolutely love the ease of use. Cleaning the algae off the tank has gone from a monthly chore to an every few days routine, it only takes me a few moments to give the front and sides a quick wipe with the brush. No mess, no wet hands, and the fish don’t even really mind. In regards to the bowed front, if I use the scrubber in the vertical position and clean back and forth horizontally, it works perfectly (maybe takes a few extra passes because you are not using the entire scrub pad but not much more effort). The one and only complaint I have is that it has trouble getting in the corners and the very edge of the substrate." —Starr Voigt
Get it from Amazon for $9.49+ (available in four sizes).
4. A cleansing, water-repellent wrinkle cream, which is perfect for preventing moisture between skin folds of squishy-faced breeds – think Frenchies, bulldogs, and pugs — so they can stay comfortable and itch-free.
Promising review: "AMAZING!!! My baby has wrinkles on top of wrinkles. This product has saved him! He was rubbing his face so hard on things to scratch in between his wrinkles that his whole face would break out and get irritated and his tail pocket gets so yeasty, red, and irritated. I put this product in every little crevice he has. It is soooo amazing!! We don’t ever travel without it! I will forever buy this product. Lifesaver!" —Heather Erin
Get it from Amazon for $18.70.
5. A long-handled pooper scooper rake and bin set for anyone whose backyard is practically a minefield of dog poop and bending over with a plastic bag every five seconds is taking you to your breaking point. *internal screaming* This will scoop it all up, saving your back and patience the headache.
Promising review: "I have two 100-pound Labs. It was daunting to clean up the yard. Then I bought this. No more bending down, the rake easily slides the poop into the bin. Use the bags and you can pick up until the bin is full. No more sore back or dread to clean the yard. Would recommend for owners of small and large breeds. Although plastic, it is holding up well and would buy again! FYI, the rake has no issues with large piles from my 100-pound dogs." —misty jurecek
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
6. *OR* a DogBuddy pooper scooper because let's be real: picking up dog poop can be an awful experience — it's very warm, smelly, and sometimes made up of the worst texture imaginable or literally liquid. 🤢 This scooper is designed with built-in bags, so the mess is collected and bagged up with barely any work on your end. Plus, it can attach to your leash for easy access and use on your walks!
Check out a TikTok of the DogBuddy scooper in action.
Promising review: "Having a GSD and a Great Pyrenees, both over 100 pounds made picking up poop on a walk… annoying. Let’s just say they can output more than a human on a good day. After my third time making a mess while trying to pick up a mountain of poo the old way, I started looking up portable scoopers. I was skeptical at first but honestly this thing works fantastically well. No more poop all over the edges of the bag, or my hands. It’s also a nice way to store them until I can find a trash can. If you prep the scoop with a bag before your walk, it’s very simple to put your dog in a sit while you grab — no multitasking while your dog hogties you with the leash. As someone who has huge dogs and huge poops to clean, I highly recommend this scoop." —x25064
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes).
DogBuddy is a small business focused on creating must-have pet care products.
7. A soy wax candle literally designed to eliminate lingering pet odors because even if you've become desensitized to the stench...your guests haven't. This will make sure your home always smells fresh and clean, even if you have more than one pup taking residence there.
Promising reviews: "I have three large dogs and these definitely help with that hard-to-avoid dog smell. Not to mention the scents are great and there are plenty to pick from for each season. They do melt quick so I wouldn’t burn them terribly often. The scent is high quality and is easy to smell even in large rooms. Great quality product!" —Eden Neidert
"This is amazing! I saw it on BuzzFeed article as the number one candle to get if you have pets in the house. My roommates love it and so do I! It has a really subtle, nice and calming smell that totally masks the odor! 10/10!" —Willow
Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in 32 scents).
8. An EasyWring microfiber spin mop and bucket set — this nifty gadget wrings the mop automatically, which speeds up drying time so you can quickly eliminate the grime from tracking in mud during rainy days and those paw prints that are somehow always there. And the uniquely-shaped mop head makes sure you can get everywhere, including all those nooks and crannies.
Plus, the microfiber mop head is machine washable!
Promising review: "I had had it with my broken basic mop and bucket. I tried to just get a dollar store Swiffer to get us by, but that wasn't cutting it at all. With three boys and a dog who makes his rounds on all the furniture and every exposed corner, I had to do something. After seeing a TikTok where a woman demonstrated this mop to clean her walls, and hearing my boss raving about it, I decided to click the Amazon button. Let me tell you, I HATE cleaning, I HATE mopping, but I LOVE for things to be clean. I was able to mop the entire house TWICE (Because it was that dirty. Please don't judge.) within an hour. A few days later I mopped the entire house again within 10 minutes because they weren't quite as dirty. On another positive note, my boys love the spinner and think it’s a toy! So, every time I get the bucket out my 10-year-old and 4-year-old ask to mop the house because they think it’s fun. MAJOR BONUS!" —Molly
Get it from Amazon for $34.97.
9. A citrus-scented, enzyme-based pet stain and odor eliminator for restoring pretty much *any* surface your pet has considered a great potty spot, including tile, carpet, non-leather furniture, and more. It's designed to make sure your pet doesn't find their go-to spot after cleaning, and you can keep working on successfully potty training them.
Promising review: "I used this on our carpet. My daughter's cat started peeing in the corner. I paid a lot of money to have a company come out and use an enzyme cleaner on just the corner. It did not take the order away!! I used this cleaner, and IT WORKED!! I can’t believe it, but the cat pee smell is completely gone! I even got down on my hands and knees to smell the carpet…this stuff is amazing!!!!" —Lori
Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in citrus or fresh scents).
10. A bag of premium clumping litter designed with a hard-working odor-control, dust-free, and low-tracking formula to help put an end to dirty litter breaking into a bunch of smelly pieces during scooping. Over 46,000 people have rated this 5 stars for a damn good reason.
Promising review: "Love Dr. Elsey's cat litter! I have tried several brands throughout the years with my cats and this one clumps nice and it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan hardly at all. If it does stick a little, it will scoop off easily. It has almost NO DUST and the litter barely sticks to my cat’s paws. This litter is superior over all of the brands I have tried. It also has good odor control too. I smell it a little bit but not as much as some of the other brands. If you’re thinking about trying Dr. Elsey’s litter, go for it, I don’t think you would be disappointed... Make sure you get the ULTRA litter. I have tried the other ones and they are pretty good too, but this one is the best out of all of Dr. Elsie’s litter." —Roku Fan
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
11. A Poop-Off cleaning spray, so your house doesn't look like the behind-the-scenes of Hitchcock's The Birds... 🤢 This spray helps you safely remove any bird droppings from almost everything with a nontoxic and biodegradable formula.
And if you don't own a bird, it will still work on your outdoor furniture that might be the unfortunate target of your local avian residents!
Promising review: "Poop-Off is a great product. It takes off poop of any age (you may have to spray and let it sit, and then either wipe or spray again for very old poop). It also works on fresh or dried-on food and whatever else my birds can throw, drop, or wipe on their cage bars and wood perches. It makes cleaning their wooden playtrees really easy, and I've even used it successfully on the carpeting in their room (after first testing in an inconspicuous spot)! I usually use the Poop-Off Wipes, but have decided that their spray and a clean rag is the cost-efficient and environmentally friendly way to go!" —mla
Get it from Amazon for $13.95.
12. A handy portable car vacuum to suck up all that pet hair, sand, mud, and whatever else your pup has tracked in after a romp at the dog park. This small but mighty tool comes with a travel case, 16-foot cord, and three attachments for different kinds of detailing, so you can get in between and under the seats with ease!
The three detailing attachments included are a flathead, a brush nozzle, and an extendable attachment. It also comes with a travel case, cleaning brush for the filter, and a replacement HEPA filter. All you have to do is plug it into the 12V aux outlet and get to cleaning!
Promising review: "Yes, it is not as powerful as my vacuum cleaner in the house, however, it cleaned out all the garbage, which I accumulated over the past autumn and winter, in the car. At the end of October my husband and I went to the ocean and as we tried to be neat — the sand was still in the car. Finally, I got rid of it! Now my beauty again is clean, as on the first day, when I bought her!" —Julia Bright
Get it from Amazon for $28.49+ (also available in white)
13. A UV black light flashlight if you can smell the pee but cannot see it. 🤨 Shine this handy light in the dark and finally find the source of your kitty's favorite spot whether they're ~relieving~ some big feelings or marking their territory when you're not around.
Promising review: "I adopted a male cat who hadn't been fixed. Naturally, he sprayed and I couldn't find the source. This thing is allowing me to hold on to my sanity. Every day I come home from work, whip out the flash light and see what my cat has been up to. Sometimes you can't tell if it's picking up urine or something else, but overall it's a great product." —OM
Get it from Amazon for $10.79.
14. An anti-itch ear treatment to help soothe your pet’s irritated ear canals and lobes. The best part is, all you have to do is apply it to their inner ear, rub their ear to rub it in for a bit, let them shake their head a few times, and back to business.
Promising review: "This is by far the best stuff on the market today. I have a Cavalier King Charles/cocker spaniel mix and every once in a while he will get an ear/yeast infection. Nothing else seemed to work until I tried this. I gave it to him three days in a row and it’s completely gone! I won’t even bother to try anything else besides Zymox now. Well worth the price and extremely fast shipping. Saves me about 50–60 bucks considering I don’t have to take him to the vet for this particular issue anymore. If you’re having the same issue then try Zymox first before taking your dog to the vet like I did twice before I found this stuff. Absolutely perfect product!" —FinnishFlash
Get it from Amazon for $23.79.
15. Or these aloe vera ear wipes if your pup is prone to waxy ears, but starts running at the sight of the bottle of ear drops or simply can't stay put long enough. Turn those daily cuddles and pets into a soothing session of grooming by gently cleaning out their ears with these alcohol-free wipes.
Friendly reminder that aloe vera and eucalyptus can be toxic for dogs when ingested (but safe on skin unless allergic), so make sure your pups don't swallow these wipes and always supervise cleanings if not doing it yourself!
Promising reviews: "These wipes are very convenient to have. It definitely beats pouring solution on a cotton swab while trying to also keep your dog sane. Just grab a wipe and do your thing. My dogs actually seem to enjoy ear cleanings now. And they really do clean well. There’s so many in a container, it lasts me a long time." —Bekah
"These have really helped with ear cleanings for my golden retrievers. We have tried a few different products. My dogs seem to not mind these wipes. They do a great job of collecting the gunk. I recommend!" —Brittany
Get a 100-pack from Amazon for $14.99.
16. A sludge-destroying water additive that's packed with "good" bacteria to literally feast on the waste and debris funking up your turtle's tank. If you're bringing an amphibian home this year, you'll definitely want to make sure you have a bottle of this on-hand for when things start to have a smelly smell that smells...smelly.
Promising review: "I use this product regularly to keep the turtles' tanks clear and mostly algae free. After cleaning the filters and adding more water, the sediment gets churned up and makes the water cloudy. After adding a few capfuls, and waiting a day or two, the water is perfect for my shelled babies!" —The Knipper Family
Get it from Amazon for $8.48 (available in 4- and 8-oz).
17. A carpet cleaning solution for anyone who's owned a dog for awhile now and their carpets and rugs have been collecting dirt, mud, urine, poop, crumbs, and more deep down in the fibers for some time now. If you're this close *pinches fingers together* to ripping up the carpet — try out this biodegradable and non-toxic cleaner (adored by over 9,000 5-star rating reviewers, BTW) and ugly cry at your carpets looking and smelling like new.
Promising reviews: "My foster dog decided to paint my brand new rug with his poop (twice in one week). After using this stuff in my little Hoover pet dash, you couldn’t even tell! There was no lingering smell, no evidence of the poop at all, on a white rug. We even use it to spot treat any accidents, it cleans better than Resolve." —Kristen
"With a 3-year-old, three dogs, and a husband who loves to wear his work boots all the time our 12-year-old carpet has seen many spills, accidents , vomit, grease and dirt from everyone. I needed something that was gonna take care of everything. This REALLY WORKS!!!! My house smells better and looks a million times better and I'm not embarrassed to have the lights on in the loving room with company over anymore. I used this in the Hoover dual power max carpet washer. I am so happy with this product and the results." —Denise H.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three scents and two sizes).
Sunny & Honey is a family-run small business specializing in cleaning products, especially for pet owners' homes.
18. Heavy-duty litter box liners that'll stand up to kitten claws digging and scratching inside the box after doing their business. Say goodbye to the days of double-bagging and/or taking out bags of dirty litter with rips and shreds, sand spilling everywhere.
Reviewers say these liners are sturdy enough to withstand your cat's shredding *and* they are jumbo-size, so can fit in most litter boxes!
Promising review: "I have two indoor cats, and one indoor/outdoor cat split among three litter boxes. These liners hold up for several weeks without ripping, and are scooped daily. My cats love to pee in the corners, so I constantly have to scrub against the corners with the litter scooper and they have yet to rip. The other brands I tried, all eventually ripped." —Eric
Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $10.29 (also available in a pack of five).
19. A broom for pet hair, so you can actually remove the stubborn fur that's trapped deep in the fibers of your carpet (which even your fancy pet hair vac can miss) thanks to rubber bristles, which are basically a hair magnet. It even has a swivel head to help you reach all those nooks and crannies around the house and a built-in squeegee for wiping up any wet messes.
Promising review: "This broom surpassed my expectations. As a dog mom of two huskies, I’m forever battling hair. I own a Dyson Animal, it’s actually my second one. My two furry butts are 5 and 5 1/2. I can wash, dust, vacuum, and keep them groomed. It doesn’t matter, the hair is still everywhere. THIS BROOM SHOWED ME WHAT MY EXPENSIVE VACUUM HAS BEEN MISSING! I vacuumed and then swept the carpets and got sooooo much hair up. The spin brush just can’t get those long hairs that get woven in between the fibers I guess. What’s even better is that I can just rinse the broom off when I’m done and put it away for next time. I know I’ll save my money on an expensive vacuum next time. If you have pets and are struggling with the hair upkeep, BUY THIS BROOM. The extra effort of sweeping your carpet is well worth it!" —Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in two styles).
20. A cat litter deodorizer because no one likes walking into a house that smells like a dirty litter box, but who has time to clean it out every day? This odor-absorbing powder keeps your space smelling its best and even works on multi-cat homes!
Promising review: "The only thing that truly works! 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.
Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business (including their pup and kitty) that creates products for every pet owners needs, including grooming, cleaning, accessories, as well as toys and treats to make your fur-ever friend happy as a clam.
21. A microfiber door mat just perfect for trapping dirt and helping dry wet paws when you and your pup come in drenched from another rainy springtime walk. It's super absorbent, machine washable, designed with non-slip backing, and thick enough for dried mud to end up in the rug and not all over the floor. When it's dirty, just shake it out and pop it in the wash!
Promising review: "They are so absorbent! They work really well! When I first put it down, clean, my oldest, (bestest! 🥰) dog likes to lay on it. Very soft and plush. I have one for first walking in from the rain — MUD 😖 — in front of the dog door, and a smaller one for under their water (they’re droolers). These rugs take the brunt of the water and mud, not all if pouring, but they most certainly help!!! I like these so much, I got two of each so I don’t have to wait while I wash them. The under side of them has worn a bit, but they are still wonderful!!! I’d buy them again!" —Gia Lillie
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 10 sizes and 11 colors).
22. The TikTok-famous Bissell Little Green carpet and upholstery cleaner that tackles those stubborn stains like pet vomit, feces, urine, mud, etc. on your favorite furniture and not just your carpet, but also your stuffed animals, curtains, car interiors, really anything upholstery-ish you can think up.
This thing is a miracle worker! I have a one year old chow chow puppy, and we've successfully entered the no-more-accidents-in-the-house phase of life 🙌 , but I had five months of poorly-cleaned stains from vomit and urine on my carpets that needed some serious power put behind them. I nabbed the Little Green on a discount during Fall Prime Day and a week later, my puppy threw up SEVEN times after a later dinner and very exciting round of the zoomies throughout the night. Long story short: this portable carpet cleaner removed every single stain, including older stains that I thought had set into the carpet and were a lost cause, and I learned I can use it on my couch from a previous vinegar and baking soda stain! If you have pets or children, I seriously recommend adding this portable cleaner to your arsenal. I wish it came with a storage bag because I literally take it to other people's houses to tackle their stains. So satisfying!
Promising review: "I was actually quite disappointed in this product when I first received it, I was under the impression that it would steam clean as well, but no. All it is, is a very strong wet vac and you have to use the Bissell solution to really see real results. We have a cat, and like every cat owner out there, the cat occasionally attempts to hurl hairballs, leaving a pukey mess on various carpeted, upholstered surfaces. This little vac does the job beautifully, leaving no puke trace. Obviously, if the puke is fresher, I do fewer passes, but even with hardened puke patches, I give the liquid a moment to soak and vacuum it all up without much of a mess. It's a deceptively simple machine that works perfectly and I highly recommend it to all fur parents." —petrichor
Get it from Amazon for $96.78+ (available in six configurations).
23. Orrrr a set of Bissel Stomp 'N Go stain removal pads just perfect for small-area stain removal. All you have to do is set, step on it once or twice, leave for 30 minutes, and remove. For anyone who tends to clean up pet messes (well, urine that is) by stepping on a paper towel, these easy-to-use pads were practically made for you.
Promising review: "This stuff is absolute magic! I first purchased these pads a few years back when I got my puppy and she made my living room rug her personal pee pad. It's unbelievable how the stain just rises to the pad and removes the smell! I just finished my last pad so had to replenish. I will say, the fresher the stain is, the better this product will work but it definitely does improve old stains as well." —Natalia H.
Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $26.12.
24. Lemon and eucalyptus-scented carpet powder that's designed specifically to freshen up your carpet and neutralize stinky odors with a fragrance that lasts. All you have to do is sprinkle it over the carpet, wait, and then vacuum it up!
Promising review: "I purchased a wool rug on Etsy that was cleaned before it was shipped, so it arrived a bit damp. Wet wool unfortunately smells like pee, so I purchased this carpet deodorizer to try to remove the smell. Very clean smelling deodorizer, doesn't smell fake or overly fragrant. Spread it on the rug and let it sit overnight. Vacuumed it up in the morning and repeated this process twice. Rug smell is now gone." —biallasamantha
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three sizes and multipacks).
Good Natured Brand is a woman-owned small business.
25. A splurge-worthy carpet cleaner for larger areas — it deep cleans carpets and rugs that have been lovingly stepped and slept upon (among other things) by your beloved furbaby. Its upright design helps get deep into carpet fibers to deliver a professional-level shampoo and rinse. Plus it comes with attachment tools in case you need to tackle a tough stain or deep clean furniture or upholstery.
Promising review: "I have owned several carpet cleaners over the years, all different brands, and this one is the best. I have also rented the machines from the store, they are much bulkier in size, but give a very good cleaning. This machine cleaned my carpets just as well as one of those but is much easier to use. I am really impressed with the suction power of this machine. I have two dogs and they both track in dirt and shed constantly. I had intended to clean my high traffic areas only, just to try it out, but this machine picked up so much dog hair and dirt that I had to finish the whole area. The areas I intended to clean were so clean, that it made the areas that were 'alright' to begin with look nasty. So, more work for me! But all I had to do was press a button and push the machine, not too bad. Don't be surprised when you realize how dirty your carpets really are after that first cleaning pass. The machine is very simple and easy to use, just add water and cleaning solution to one tank. The dirty water tank needs to be emptied frequently; I think that is because I put down a lot of solution during the cleaning pass. But, to me that is not a problem, there is a mixture of dirt and dog hair in there, so it fills up quickly. I still give this machine 5 stars for everything, having to empty a tank is not a problem for me, depends on how much solution you are putting on the carpet. I would definitely recommend this product; it is the best cleaner I have used to date." —Linda A. Mason
Get it from Amazon for $258.99 (also available in bundles).
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