Katie says:For my new Sheltie puppy Odoban is the only thing I use to clean up his messes. I am not afraid to use it because it has no harsh chemicals and smells great! He is also very sensitive and it doesn’t affect him at all! This product works great on solid messes and liquid messes. It takes away all the smell of either type of messes and is easy and reliable to use. It contains extract from wildflowers which makes it smell great, work great, and be safe to use around your pets. I love it! Odoban pet odor remover also works great on cleaning up messes on carpet and vinyl floors because it eliminates the odor and leaves a clean, fresh scent. It can clean up any cat or dog odor easily and effectively and is easy to use! I was really afraid when I got a new puppy that the house would start to smell like….well, puppy! But Odoban has eliminated any worry about that. It takes away any odors I repeat, ANY ODORS and has actually made my house smell better than it did before! If you have any animals at all whether they be dogs, cats, rodents, fish, whatever…you have to get this pet odor remover to keep your house smelling clean and fresh no matter what the mess!!!
Marybeth says: We have used it forever, even comes in lavender at Lowes stores. We gave two dogs, and it worked great for our older dog when she would pee in her sleep as she had no control. We washed all her bedding in it, may she RIP.Melanie says: Weve used it forever. Only thing Ive ever found to actually knock the smell of cat pee out of fabric. Just add it to the wash. Love it. You can check out more pet odor remover reviews here.
We Use It To Clean Up & Remove The Stink From Hockey Gear
Weve been using this stuff for years on all our hockey gear! 4 of them and they all STINK, doesnt matter if a girl or boy. We love it because it also kills all that bad stuff too!!
This Stuff Is Incredible For Whole House Cleaning
I have used the original OdoBan for probably 15 years now at least. I have a house full of dogs and they are dirt magnets and bring it all in the house, and I have terrazzo floors. I buy it Sams Club because you get a gallon of the concentrate and a ready to use bottle for about ten bucks. I use it for everything. It is a hospital grade disinfectant, deodorizer and very important to say odor neutralizer. It does not mask them it destroys them. I wash my floors with it, use it in my laundry to disinfect and deodorize, use it as a fabric softener, use it in my toilet, use it in my bathroom for mold and mildew stains, in my car to make it smell better, and all through the house for dogs smells. It is incredible, and is a one-of-a-kind product because it kills staph, strep, flu, etc. I recommend it to anyone with small children because it kill so many germs. Home Depot also sells it in the gallon concentrate in different formulas, so you can look for nationwide if you dont have a Sams club membership. As far as the comment someone made about the eucalyptus smell being strong, it goes away in about 20 minutes pretty much, because it is an odor neutralizer. I love the way it leaves my dog beds and my dog towels and my dog blankets smelling. It gets the dog smell out. I could talk about this for hours but try it everybody, you cant find anything else like it on the market anywhere. (Check out more reviews of disinfectant cleaners here.)
Best Pet House Cleaning All-purpose Disinfectant Dog Products & Supplies: Odoban + Nature’s Miracles
Dogs fill your home with love—and muddy paw prints, smelly dog toys and globs of fur stuck to your floors and all your furniture. For the sake of your sanity, and general sanitary reasons, cleaning a home with dogs is not optional.
Whether you have a new pet or you’ve been a dog owner for years, you may not have considered how your cleaning products affect your pets. Is Fabuloso safe for pets? Is Lysol safe for pets? Learn more about the products that can cause your dog harm and some simple, dog-friendly solutions that work just as well. : Africa Studio / ShutterstockWhy Some Cleaning Products Might Harm Your Dog
Many traditional cleaning products contain chemicals that could harm your dog in a number of ways. Bleach, ammonia, chlorine, formaldehyde, phenol and isopropyl alcohol—all of which are used often in cleaning products—can all be harmful, says Dr. Rachel Barrack of Animal Acupuncture in New York. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to tell when cleaning products have harmed a dog.
“Signs of poison vary depending on what the product is and how it was contacted,” Barrack says. “If it is something that was from direct contact, it can cause a rash or a burn on the skin. If the harmful ingredient was ingested, it can cause lethargy, malaise, seizures, coma, vomiting, diarrhea and even death.”
Common symptoms of cleaning product irritation in pets can also include skin and eye irritation or breathing problems for asthmatic animals brought on by strong fumes, says Dr. Cathy Alinovi, a retired holistic veterinarian in Indiana. : Syda Productions / ShutterstockFloor Cleaners
Where does your dog spend a lot of time? On the floor. It’s probably an area you use various cleaning products on, too. “If [the product is] something you wouldn’t put in your mouth, then you need to make sure it’s not anywhere dogs will lick,” Alinovi says, noting that dogs do sometimes lick floors. : Serhii Krot / ShutterstockToilet Bowl Cleaners
If your dog has a habit of drinking out of the toilet, you should consider what you use to clean it. Toilet bowl cleaners that clip on to the edge of the toilet or cleaners that are put in the back of the tank both pose a risk because the chemicals could burn your dog’s mouth and throat, Alinovi says. : Tinatin / ShutterstockFabric Softeners
According to the ASPCA, fabric-softening sheets, especially unused ones, contain detergents that could harm your dog. If too many are ingested, oral ulcers, vomiting and intestinal blockage may occur. : racorn / ShutterstockCounter Cleaners
Cleaners used on counters are potentially harmful, especially if your dog is known for counter-surfing. Additionally, kitchen cleaners that come in a spray bottle have the potential to travel through the air and get into your pet’s water bowl, Alinovi says. : Africa Studio / ShutterstockAir Fresheners
Although not technically used to clean your home, air fresheners can unfortunately have a negative impact on your dog, Alinovi says. This includes candles, air freshener sprays and plug-in air fresheners, which can all cause problems for dogs with allergies, she says. Instead, she suggests making your own potpourri out of cloves, dried rose petals and fruits, or squeezing lemons or limes to give your home a fresh citrus scent. “It’s good for the environment, it’s good for your wallet and it’s good for the nose,” she says. : Soloviova Liudmyla / ShutterstockSafer Cleaning Alternatives
While certain chemicals might have a negative effect on your dog, most cleaning products are okay to use in homes with pets as long as you follow the directions on the package, according to the ASPCA. More pet-friendly alternatives do exist, however, and can be simple to make with products you probably have in your home.
Alinovi uses apple cider vinegar to clean her home. Using a 1:1 ratio of vinegar to water, the mixture can be used in laundry, on windows and to wipe down counters, she says. Tougher messes might need a less diluted ratio, but that might lead to a stronger vinegar smell in your home.
Baking soda is another product that can be used for cleaning when mixed with water, and is good for areas where scrubbing’s required, like the toilet, Alinovi says.
Of course, you don’t need to make your own cleaning products to get safer ones these days. In general, newer cleaners that claim to be environmentally-friendly are also pet-safe because they’re made from vinegar-based solutions, Alinovi says. She adds that it’s important to keep in mind that any cleaning product, even natural ones, may cause your pet to have an unexpected reaction or allergy. Be sure to check with your veterinarian if you have questions about any specific cleaning products.