Pet owners: Do you know what cleaning ingredients to avoid? We rounded up top-rated pet safe cleaning products, plus some DIY options to try.
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Best Pet Safe Stain and Odor Eliminator
When our beloved pets are the ones creating the mess, a cleaning product that’s tough on stains and stink (even that dreaded cat urine) yet gentle on the pets creating them a must.
Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator is Certified Safe by the Carpet and Rug Institute. It’s guaranteed to remove pet stains and odors from carpets and upholstery as well as pet carriers, kennels, concrete and tile — or this family-run business of 15 humans, five dogs and one cat will refund your money. We tried it — it works!
Made for animal lovers by animal lovers, plant-based Bean & Lilly Floor Cleaner can be used safely on all flooring surfaces. Inspired by and named for the founders’ family dogs, this pet safe floor cleaner is gentle for people, pets and the planet. It’s biodegradable and Leaping Bunny Certified cruelty-free.
As one Amazon reviewer writes, “I am very sensitive to artificial strong fragrances and my dog is allergic to everything. I tried this product and found the fragrance very subtle and the product does not bother my dog at all. I have hardwood and marble and have had no issues with it leaving streaks or film — just a nice clean.”
Although you can make your own (Harris recommends 50/50 distilled water and white vinegar), sometimes streaks are an issue with DIY glass cleaners. Enter Aunt Fannie’s Glass & Window Vinegar Wash.
This plant-based solution cleans safely, gently and sans streaks. It also works on chrome, light fixtures and stainless steel. It was awarded the highest health and safety rating by the Environmental Working Group.
7 . SpotAway Pet-Safe Glass Cleaner
Ideal for cleaning glass, plexiglass, chrome, stainless steel, mirrors, and more, SpotAway makes non-toxic, non-abrasive cleaners that are safe for the environment, your kids, and your pets. Contains no bleach, ammonia, or harmful chemicals.
Household Cleaning Products That Are Not Safe for Dogs
Even the most well-behaved pets can rarely resist licking the floor for food crumbs or exploring an open trash can, and the fact that animals spend ample time licking their paws, laying on the floor, and cleaning themselves means that theyre bound to pick up—and possibly ingest—whatever they find. That includes the remnants of cleaning products, and if youve recently scrubbed your floors or tidied up your upholstery, your furry friend might get a whiff of whatever solution was used.
“Pets are curious beings who love to stick their nose (and sometimes mouth) into places they shouldnt,” says Katy Nelson, DVM, senior veterinary relations manager at Chewy Health. “Even accidentally breathing in chemicals can cause health issues.”
To make your product search easier, weve rounded up 10 of the best pet-safe cleaning products available, from laundry detergents to disinfecting wipes.