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If You Can Smell Your Pet From The Next Room, You Need These 18 Odor-Fighting Products
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. Because loving your pet should not mean your home smells like a mystery you are afraid to solve. Promising review: "I live in an apartment complex, and I don't have a detachable shower head. My husky and my shepherd definitely needed one, so I can bathe them at home. This thing is amazing; it just pops on, and no tools are required. It is the best thing I have bought hands down. My dogs love it too." —Kaiza Get it from Chewy for $29.99 (originally $39.99). Use it with the Pet Pro Oxy formula to protect against future stains, too! Promising review: "I give 5 stars. This thing saved me during a not-so-fun dog emergency. My dog had an upset stomach, and this cleaned it up way better (and faster) than paper towels ever could. Strong suction, easy to use, and actually works on gross, real-life messes. My only regret is not ordering it sooner; I could’ve avoided a lot of gagging. If you have pets, this is a must." —Jennifer M Get it from Amazon for $119.97+ (also available in five other styles). Promising review: "With three cats and two dogs, it’s almost impossible to keep my hardwood floors and carpets clean. My three-step process of sweeping, then vacuuming, then mopping has been condensed into just one step with this thing. I can clean all my floors in just 15 minutes instead of 45!! My hardwood floors look beautiful, and my carpets have never had less fur and dirt! It also effortlessly cleaned up dog throw-up from my rug. The self-cleaning mechanism for the roller is incredible, too! I’m seriously over the moon about this thing." —:) Get it from Amazon for $169.99 (also available in two other styles). Promising review: "Smells amazing! Truly seems to eliminate pet odor, not just sit on top of it. Makes the house smell fresh and clean. Very large bottle for the price." —Devon Lang Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three scents and in a two-pack). Promising review: "My Doberman had thrown up on my 100% wool rug about two months ago. I shampooed and washed the spot by hand every week for three weeks. I could still smell the sourness from the vomit. I could not get that smell out of my rug even after all that scrubbing. I was at my wits' end and thought I would have to throw my rug out! I bought this to try, sprayed it all over the area, and vacuumed. I knew immediately that the smell was gone! AMAZING! Anyone that owns pets needs a bottle of this in their house. I will never buy anything else now!" —KoCo Get it from Amazon for $17.96+ (available in two sizes and two scents). One Fur All is a small biz that specializes in home fragrances for pet owners. And check out our Pet House Candle review for more deetz! Promising review: "Oh my gosh, these things are wonderful!!! With two large dogs in the home, I feel like I'm fighting a constant battle against funky dog smell. Light these up, and rest assured, the smell is vanquished. Even better, it helps quickly battle the unfortunate smells that occur when our older dog has accidents in the home. I feel so much more confident having guests in the home, not worrying that my house smells like 'dog.' The con is the price — yes, these are way more expensive than some other candles. However, you definitely get your money's worth. I burn them pretty frequently for a few hours at a time, and they're still going after two months!" —Smith Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in 32 scents and in two-packs). Promising review: "We picked this up after our two Frenchies had a bath at the vet and smelled so good for so long! It’s a clean smell, not overbearing. Their fur stays super soft, too! Highly recommend." —Amazonia Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "I have used this product for years — puppies, adult dogs, senior dogs, healthy and ailing, and I would not be without it. Accidents happen, and when they do, this product removes the evidence — no smell, no stain." —Connie Get it from Chewy for $13.57+ (originally $15.99+, available in two sizes). Promising review: "This does more than control smell. It absorbs moisture really well, which helps prevent urine from pooling or leaking to the bottom of the box. The litter stays drier, cleaner, and easier to scoop, and the box itself doesn’t get that gross buildup as fast. It blends right into the litter without making a mess or leaving residue, so overall cleanliness is noticeably better. The bottle capacity is generous, and since you only need a small amount each time, it lasts a long while. Because of that, the value for money is great. One bottle goes much further than expected. If you want better moisture control, less odor, and a cleaner litter box without constantly replacing litter, this is absolutely worth it." —Jamie Promising review: "OMG this is disgusting!!! I hope this isn't all just cat pee that shows up cause there is a lot! I bought this because I thought my cat was peeing in one room and couldn't find the exact spot, so I bought this. Found the spot and more. Would recommend." —Momof3boys Promising review: "Bought these for when my long-haired Dachshund puppy lies down in the dirt on walks or has a little poop left on her butt. They've been great for when she's just a little dirty but doesn't need a full wash down in the bath. They are virtually unscented, very soft, and have been moist enough to get the job done while not being dripping wet. Great product!" —Katelyn S. Get a 100-pack for $9.99 (available in three scents, unscented, and in other multipacks). Promising review: "Initially, I bought this because I’m potty training a puppy, and it’s not going great. This product really worked well on my carpets for the dog messes! However, I’m writing this review because my jerk cat decided one evening that my new comforter was a great potty spot. Thankfully, I noticed the mess immediately, so I was able to get this product on it immediately as well. I did let it sit overnight to really penetrate the stuffing, even though that isn't in the direction. I was certain the comforter was a goner. I tossed it in the wash the next morning, and I am BLOWN AWAY by the lack of smell or stain. Cat urine is so stubborn, and it can easily feel overwhelming when trying to eliminate the smell, but this product 100% has my support. I’m buying more the second I’m done with this review. I love it." —lexi Get it from Amazon for $23.92+ (available in two sizes and two scents). Promising review: "Our poor older pup started having some incontinence issues and had several accidents in the house. I was really frustrated until I found these. They work amazingly well. They're small, so if the area was larger, I had to use two or three, but they pulled up stains and saved the house from being smelly. I even used one on an older stain (that I'm pretty sure wasn't pet-related), and it came up after leaving it on for about 24 hours. I make sure to keep a supply of these in the house at all times now." —MC Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $34.74. Promising review: "This has become a staple in our house since our golden has had for skunk encounters this summer. In our experience, it works best the sooner you can get your dog washed! It sometimes takes a couple of washes, but this shampoo works great." —Carolyn Get it from Chewy for $11.77 (originally $13.99). This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express vacuum cleaners. Sunny & Honey is a family-run small biz that specializes in safe, nontoxic, biodegradable cleaning products. Promising review: "Worth every penny. I’ve bought this product so many times now, I have it on auto ship! Saw the reviews and figured I’d give it a try. My cat likes to pee over the litter box and has stained the brand-new carpet. I used this in my Bissell, and it took all the stain and smell out!!! I’ll never use another cleaner." —Wendy Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two sizes and three scents). According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA. Promising review: "I just got this because we live in a smaller space with a cat and a dog. No matter how much I clean, I always feel like I smell pets. I bought this diffuser, and it really helps freshen the space! So happy I bought this." —Kelcie Cleary Get the diffuser and one refill from Amazon for $9.98. Promising review: "Excellent product working exactly as promised. It took my cat a couple of days to get used to the new litter box, and he was very scared of the cleaning process. We kept the old litter box nearby to make it easier, and it worked. Now I don’t have to worry about the smell and need to clean the box at least daily. All I do is exchange the bag once a week, add more litter, and wipe the inside as needed. This is a lifesaver for us since we like to travel, and now I don’t have to bother anyone anymore to come and clean the litter box. Highly recommended!" —Lidia Z. Get it from Amazon for $300.95+ (available in seven colors/styles). Promising review: "I foster kittens for a rescue, and no matter how often I clean the boxes, two or three times daily, and general cleaning, I still have an odor in the room. I got this product out of desperation. It was a good size and weight for kitties bouncing around. I am truly shocked and enormously happy with how it works! My husband was at wits' end with his sensitive nose. He goes in there now and is astonished, no smell. We are getting another for the kitchen! The room is 10 feet by 10 feet, and I use it on the second setting. I also enjoy the night-light. Very helpful without disturbing sick, sleepy babies recovering from illness." —victoria Mohagen Get it from Amazon for $37+ (available in four styles). The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity. BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Samantha Rumore has been writing for the BuzzFeed Shopping team since 2020, covering the best home decor, fashion, and pet products for every budget (she lives in Connecticut with her two rescue pittie mixes, who have happily tried and tested nearly every pet item she’s written about).