1. A twist-and-lick oral gel that’s like a squeezy pop for your pup but it cleans their teeth and freshens their breath. They’ll think, “Yum, chicken!” and you’ll think, “Ah. No halitosis.” An on-the-go snack made in pet parent heaven, tbh.
Promising review: “I have a picky little Shih Tzu who hates having his teeth brushed and has also hated every single brushless toothpaste treat I’ve tried. I was very skeptical of this one because it definitely looks like a deodorant bottle, haha, but he’s a huge fan. His breath has greatly improved, and now I don’t have to fight with him nearly as often with the brush. Definitely recommend” —jenniy
Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (available in peanut butter and chicken flavors).
2. A Little Green machine upholstery cleaner reviewers swear by for furniture, carpets, car seats, rugs, and anything else upholstered that has been through any rough oopsies and spills at the paws of your pet.
Promising reviews: “This has been one of the best cleaning purchases I’ve made. I have a toddler, a baby, a German shepherd, and an American bulldog, plus we live in a rainy area, so our furniture gets put to the test. This machine has cleaned literally every fabric I’ve tried it on, from our cloth couch to upholstered furniture, and it keeps everything looking brand new. It’s surprisingly tough on dirt, muddy paw prints, spills, and everyday messes, yet easy to use. The tanks are a good size, it’s easy to carry around the house, and the suction leaves fabrics drying much faster than I expected. I also highly recommend picking up the Bissell cleaning solutions because they make an even bigger difference in stain removal and leave everything smelling fresh. If you have kids, pets, or just want to keep your furniture looking new, this is absolutely worth it.” —Liked & Linked
“Cleaned and took the pet smell away. Also easy to handle.” —gram
Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in two styles).
3. A pack of grooming wipes that’ll help get rid of muddy paws and deodorize and clean up any icky things they may have gotten into while frolicking and living their lil’ pet lives. (Reviewers love a quick refresh in-between longer grooming sessions!)
Promising reviews: “These wipes are good. I’m using them on a small Chihuahua puppy and they leave her smelling clean without any fragrance smell, and her coat feels very smooth after I clean her.” —Nappy
“They clean our pets’ fur, ears and paws very well leaving them fresh and odor-free! I leave a pack in the car for easy clean ups on road trips too! Both of our dogs love the attention of getting clean and we love the convenience of having clean fur babies!! We will continue to use this handy product!” —Renee Beckman
Get a 100-pack from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four sizes and green tea leaf–scented or unscented).
For a deeper clean, check out our list of pet shampoos!
4. And a carpet-cleaning solution to go in it if you have a stain or two you’ve been avoiding because you just couldn’t deal with them. (Look, we’ve all been there.) Stop giving your pets side-eye over it and clean it up instead with this carpet shampoo that works in ALL your handy cleaning.
Sunny & Honey is a family-run small biz that sells home cleaning products. This stuff both cleans AND deodorizes carpets. It can be used in pretty much all machines — Hoover, Bissell, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, Carpet Express. The solution works on all water-safe surfaces like carpets, rugs, furniture, and automobiles. Plus, it’s biodegradable and nontoxic.
Promising reviews: “Cleaned my carpets beautifully. Scent is natural and fresh. No remnant of pet odors or stains on rugs in pet areas. Highly recommend!” —Amazon Customer
“Have two little dogs and wanted to refresh the area rug and couches in our living room. I own a Bissell Big Green Machine and I have used many different brands of carpet cleaning solutions over the years. This product appeared to do a really good job with my carpet cleaning machine. Nice scent, not overpowering. And did not appear to leave a residue behind. Definitely cut down on the dog odor. Per instructions, you run machine with cleaning solution on the first run. Then, run a second time with just hot water. Would definitely purchase again.” —Happy Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in two sizes and three scents).
5. A Pet House candle with a 60-hour burn time, specially designed to make your place smell FAB by targeting pet odors *and* still being safe for your pets. A one-two punch that’s a gift for you and your fur babies? Go ahead and stock up ~meow.~ (Er…woof? You get the drift.)
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Read our full review of this candle here.
Promising reviews: “I don’t usually get overly excited with candles, but I love this candle! I have two dogs and two cats. No matter what I do, the house always has a telltale scent. I lit this candle and could tell a noticeable difference within 15 minutes, and no cheap, waxy candle odor! I’m definitely ordering more!” —Lynda Gale
“I immediately fell in love with the odor control these candles provide. Yes, the price is high for a candle, but this one is great at eliminating both pet and cooking odors. I got the lavender green tea scent — to me, this one smells like lavender soap (so a clean fragrance). Also got the bamboo watermint, which has a very light fragrance and is barely noticeable, but still effective (so if you are bothered by heavy smells and perfumes, the bamboo watermint may be one to try). I will definitely order more. Everyone in the house likes the smells — even our super-sniffer that is turned off by a lot of odors.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in 12 scents; check out all the scents here).
6. A liquid tartar remover you just add to their water bowl and BAM: Fresher breath and a reduction in plaque for your furry morning alarm clock. If they’re going to huff, huff, in your face to wake you when it’s time for morning walkies and breakfast, the least you can do for yourself is make sure it smells minty fresh when they do.
You should still brush your pet’s teeth per your vet’s instructions, but this helps keep that pesky, persistent tartar away.
Promising reviews: “I’ve been using this for my dogs and cats. They don’t seem to mind the taste when it’s added to their water. My one dog tends to have very stinky breath, and I have noticed a significant change in it since using this.” —Jessica
“The product was very easy to use and my dogs liked it immediately! I am now on my 2nd order. At 1st their breath used to be really bad, but this product has their smelling fresh. I can now tolerate them breathing in my face lol.” —2 F.
Get it from Amazon for $10.59+ (available in two styles and multipacks).
7. Or some plaque-fighting dental health powder that can be sprinkled on their food instead.
Promising reviews: “Highly recommend this for any dogs or cats who you have. I use this for both my dogs and my cat to keep their teeth clean and their breath fresh. I sprinkled it over their food, and they ate it without issue. This is just a powder, and I just use a teaspoon that I sprinkle on top of their food.” —YnJ
“Since using this, I have not detected any bad odor from my dog’s mouth. I am happy with these results.” —Donna B. Atkinson
Get it from Amazon for $23.69+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack).
8. A fast-acting ChomChom pet hair remover roller for your car, home, and own person if your furry friend tries to leave little fuzzy gifts literally everywhere. This reusable, grippy roller will keep your household from coughing up hairballs, and it does it without snagging on fabric.
Promising review: “I really had a hard time believing for the price and design, this was gonna help me with my pet hair problem. I was desperate for anything as I was choking on dog hair after waking up every morning. I tried it on my couch, which I spend hours vacuuming, thinking it was going to be a let-down. I open the chamber and sweet peas and rice…the amount of hair it pulled out of my couch was astounding. I spent the next two hours using it on my couch and my room rug (which is also vacuumed twice a week), holy crap, buckets, it’s the most amazing thing of all time! The amount of dog hair I pulled actually helped with the smell, I kid you not. I get my workout for arm day all done after about an hour, and my furniture feels so much better! I would love a carpet version, so I’m not on my hands and knees with the hand version, but until that day comes, I’m still using it lol. It’s durable, no mess, no stupid fly sticky tape garbage that picks up nothing. Easy to clean and store. Love this product!” —Amanda Watkins
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors and a travel version).
9. Some washable pee pads, if you are looking for a greener, more sustainable, more economical way to keep pee (and its smell) contained. No more frantically having another box of disposables overnighted to your door: You can just give these a wash and reuse them!
You can use them for cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, bunnies, etc. And they’re also great for whelping boxes.
Promising reviews: “Well these are freaking AMAZING! No odor, machine washable, well made! We are using them for our Baby BunBun Cookie. 🐇 I wash them every two weeks. Not because they smell, but just because they need to be right?? You wouldn’t know because they still look perfect!” —Heather Welch
“Great size, great price! Super absorbing, odor-free. Highly recommend! A+ seller.” —Momof3
Get a 2-pack from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in various prints and sizes).
10. A bottle of Folex Instant Carpet Stain Remover, a water-based cleaning spray that will instantly attack all types of stains (and smells!) from your carpets. Even that super old stain that has made itself at home in your carpets doesn’t stand a chance against this stain-removing miracle. And it comes with a reusable cleaning cloth, too, so cheers to eternally spotless floors.
Check out this TikTok of the Folex Carpet Spot Remover to see it in action!
Promising review: “Every Home needs this! Amazing on pet and kiddo stains… Even works wonders for pee accidents. Removes the smell extremely well and not much residue. A staple in our house.” —Alissandro
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three sizes).
11. A paw cleaner with a built-in scrubber brush to keep your pup’s paws pristine and clean, even after tromping through muddy dog parks. It’s got a light tropical scent, too, so it’s kinda like a spa day in a bottle for your best bud.
12. A pack of Stomp ‘N Go pet stain-removing pads, because sometimes the best thing you can do while cleaning up your pet’s messes and odors is just stomp them out and keep going about your day. Just put a pad over the stain, stomp on it, leave it for a little while, and return to a perfectly cleaned area.
Promising reviews: “I am so happy with this product! I have a small dog with digestive issues, and she leaves us ‘gifts’ from both ends. These pads eliminate the need to get down on my hands and knees to scrub! I love that. There is no residue left behind, just a fresh-smelling clean spot. I have yet to see any of the spots reappear, which also makes me very happy! I’ve also used these pads to remove yellow mustard stains from a white carpet! I highly recommend this product!” —D. Gilles
“We have many cats, and this is, hands down, the best product we have ever used. So simple to use, you literally open the package, put it on the soiled area, step on it, and then pick it up 24 hours later. The area is clean, with no signs of stains, and smells pleasant. I’ve used it on fresh stains and older stains, and it works just as well on both. This product has saved so much time and cleaning effort that I’ll be recommending it to all my friends and family. Already purchased a second case to have on hand.” —Mina
Get it from Amazon for $46.17 for a 20-pack (also available in a 40-pack).
13. A pet laundry detergent made with active enzymes to help deep clean all those blankets, towels, and sheets your pet has been rolling around on. Say goodbye to dried dog drool, calcified cat pee, and any other stubborn laundry issues that don’t budge easily.
Promising reviews: “Love this so far. We have seven dogs total: three large, three medium, and one small. When the weather doesn’t permit, they have accidents. We have towels to lay down for these accidents. I used the product, and it worked very well. The towels came out clean and smelling good.” —sktc
“EXCELLENT product. After one use of cleaning all of my dog’s laundry (towels, bedding, mats and toys) I was sold. Laundry came out so clean, odor/stain free, fresh and fluffy. A must-buy and a keeper!” —Andie
Get it from Amazon for $20.95.
14. A MIGHTY air purifier your babies of ALL varieties will be thankful for thanks to its magical four-stage filtration, timer feature, and smell-wicking abilities. Nobody wants to have scents and dandruff linger in a house filled with humans and pets, and this handy helper will have your air cleaned up in no time!
Promising reviews: “We have two long, fine-haired cats in my house, and this thing works SO well that even people with serious cat allergies have NO issues in my home when they are here. Excellent for cooking smells, too. I fried bacon for breakfast, and the thing turned on high until the smell was gone from my house! So goooood! During prime allergy season with pollen or with dust, not an issue. Put the machine in your bedroom! It’s quiet! And you’ll sleep with less or no congestion. We loved ours so much, we got another one! Haha, worth the price.” —Hannah
“The odor filter is a big plus for me since I have a dog. It noticeably reduces pet smells and general room odors. Changing the HEPA and carbon filters is quick and easy, and while replacement filters are an ongoing expense, the overall build quality makes it worth it.” —Lucky Flowers
Get it from Amazon for $269.99+ (available in three styles and three colors).
15. A bottle of Absolutely Clean small animal cage cleaner: Rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, rat, and ferret parents rejoice! This stuff is reviewer-approved for making your lil’ friend’s cage odor free *without* making you want to gag during the cleaning.
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Promising review: “This stuff smells great. My hedgehog cage isn’t cleaned as often as it should be, but this stuff takes care of the odor. I spray it directly on wooden walls, plastic shelf liner on the floors, and plastic litter and bedding boxes and let it sit. I rinse any surfaces that my hedgehog comes in direct contact with. I love it. If you have rodents, you must try this.” —Erin
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in various sizes).
16. An Angry Orange pet odor eliminator because not only do we want the carpet to *look* nice after we go through all that scrubbing effort, but we also want it to not smell like urine for the next bazillion years. A big ask, I know, but this delivers!
Promising review: “Pet odors can be a persistent challenge, but the Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator takes on the task with remarkable success. Its ability to eliminate odors rather than just masking them is a testament to its effectiveness. For pet owners seeking a reliable and powerful solution to keep their homes odor-free, this product offers a game-changing answer. The convenience of a citrus deodorizer that targets even the toughest smells is a true blessing for those who share their lives with furry companions.” —bratton423
Get it from Amazon for $17.96+ (available in two sizes and three scents).
17. A litterbox deodorizer made with corn cob bits to help absorb (and trap) pesky smells so you and your cat can go back to Barbie’s Dreamhouse vibes instead of Mojo Dojo squalor. (You’re welcome.)
Promising review: “Most effective odor controller ever. I have three cats, which means four large, open-face litterboxes in a two-bedroom apartment… Get comments all the time from friends and family, amazed that our place doesn’t smell. I scoop twice a day and refresh litter often, full changes monthly, but this just stretches litter even further. You can’t even tell when my girl with IBS goes now, and she used to clear a room. Been using this for years now and will never go back to baking soda, crystals, or sprays. Also doesn’t bother my asthma girly, smells like bubblegum to me, but not overpowering.” —EC
Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (also available in a 2- and 3-pack).
18. Or some unscented professional strength litter deodorizer powered by natural zeolite that doesn’t just cover up odors: It eliminates them ~completely.~
Promising review: “This stuff actually works. Just a sprinkle after sifting eliminates the urine smell, especially since our natural litter doesn’t clump as well, and some small bits break off and get left behind in the box. There is a little chlorine smell initially, but it subsides pretty quickly.” —spycee
Get it from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in two sizes and multipacks).
19. And a box of heavy-duty litter box liners so you can easily bag up the worst of your kitty’s scents in a jiff! Reviewers love this brand in particular and say it’s great even for AGGRESSIVE swiping cats.
Promising review: “These Johnny Cat Little Box liners are super convenient! They fit perfectly in my cat’s litter box and make cleaning so much easier. The material is sturdy and doesn’t tear easily, which is great for daily use. They help keep the litter box cleaner and reduce odor, and my cat didn’t seem bothered by them at all. Overall, a simple, helpful product that saves time and makes litter box maintenance a lot less messy — definitely recommend!” —mo
Get a 5-pack from Amazon for $3.48.
20. A turtle aquarium sludge destroyer. That’s right: Turtles smell, too, and this sludge DESTROYER breaks down organic waste and debris so your office can go back to smelling like an office and *not* like a full-blown aquarium.
Promising review: “Works excellent at keeping the tank odor down.” —Chuckie1334
Get it from Amazon for $7.68.
21. A pet-specific stain remover, because whether it’s pee or muddy pawprints, you want to spend less time scrubbing and more time romping with your fave furry pal. This one is made with bio-enzymes, so it’ll target the SOURCE of any smells rather than just covering them up.
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 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. 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 Amazon for $23.92+ (available in two sizes and two scents).
22. A Bissell Cleanview Swivel bagless pet vacuum ready to tackle those BIG messes, including when you’ve just finished an at-home grooming sesh. It’s large capacity — no constant stopping to empty a tiny dirt tank — *and* it’s see-through, so you can get the satisfaction of seeing all that fur and dirt accumulating as you clean.
Promising review: “No more dog odor!! Only has one sponge filter so the dog smell that accumulates over time is easy to keep away. All of the other filters and parts are plastic so the smell doesn’t absorb. Super easy to remove filter and hose to clean.” —Shannon Coulom
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in two colors).
23. A UV black-light flashlight you absolutely want in your corner on those turbo cleaning days when you want to track down every last ~gift~ from your pets. This will help you spot old urine stains you might’ve missed, so you can get rid of the smell *and* the crustiness. Bless.
Promising reviews: “All I can say is WOW! This product helped find where the hidden kitty odors were coming from! Its a must have!” —Linda
“The flashlight feels well-made, and the battery life has been good so far. It’s a great tool if you’re potty training pets, checking for old stains, or even just wanting to deep clean areas that might have lingering odors.” —Westerly
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
24. A three-pack of washable dog diapers for the markers, the potty trainees, the leakers. Wherever your dog falls on the “why are you DAMP?!” spectrum, this will help contain the chaos so your carpet doesn’t have to pick up the slack. (Ew.)
Promising review: “So I have a fat little doggie who leaks. It makes the entire house stink, not to mention my other two dogs have to roll around in it. Bought these diapers and life was instantly better. No more pee-soaked blankets or odor.” —Jen Blue
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 10 color packs).
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