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Cleaning Products That Actually Work in a Pet-Filled Home
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items Sharing our home with four dogs and three cats means plenty of pet hair, muddy paws, accidents and everyday messes. These are the cleaning products and tools I've actually used to keep our home clean without making it smell like a bottle of perfume. ...
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General House Cleaning
Vacuums and Mops
Pet Bathing
General House Cleaning
One of my favorite cleaners in a house full of animals. Force of Nature makes hypochlorous acid in just a few minutes, so I can clean and disinfect without heavily fragranced cleaners. It has a very light smell that reminds me a little of pool water,...
Force of Nature: Non Toxic Cleaning Products & Disinfectant
I'm very sensitive to fragrance, and many pet stain and odor removers are so heavily scented that I can't use them. This one has been fantastic—no perfume cloud and no headache. I've even used it to clean the upholstered seats on our bar stools, and ...
BugMD Enzyme Cleaner & Odor Eliminator
Better than a lint roller!
Miracle Brands Pet Hair & Lint Remover Roller
Want to see if BugMD Stain and Odor Remover really works? I made a short video showing you the before and after. Check it out if you need more details before purchasing.
Home Organization: Reclaim Your Upholstery With This Stain and Odor Eliminator
If you have product overwhelm then this video might help. I made this after realizing that my issue wasn't that I didn't like to clean, I didn't having to make decisions about cleaning products in order to clean.
I'm Done Chasing the "Perfect" Cleaning Product
This is another product I like for pet accidents and to use in my wash to remove that musty dog smell from pet beds and blankets.
Azure Clean Stain & Odor Eliminator, Citrus
This line by Truly Free has become a staple in my home. I use everything from their laundry detergent to their toilet bowl cleaner. It's a brand I can trust without researching every aspect.
Truly Free Home's Refillable Everyday Cleaner(Empty Bottle 16oz)
After a near disaster with a homemade dishwasher concoction, I thought I had ruined my paltes permanantly. Not only did this Truly Free dishwasher detergent make my dishes look nearly new again, but the interior of my machine is sparkling clean dispi...
Truly Free Home's Dishwasher Soap
Vacuums and Mops
With multiple pets in the house, anything that can eliminate a cleaning step is a win. The CrossWave vacuums and washes the floor at the same time, which makes quick cleanup of pet hair, tracked-in dirt, and everyday messes much easier.
CrossWave® Pet Pro Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vac 2306A - BISSELL
With multiple pets in the house, anything that can eliminate a cleaning step is a win. The CrossWave vacuums and washes the floor at the same time, which makes quick cleanup of pet hair, tracked-in dirt, and everyday messes much easier.
Bissell Crosswave Turbo Vacuum Mop 3888A
Finally, a vacuum that tackles pet hair and from a company that donates to pet rehoming. A win win.
Bissell 2254 CleanView Swivel Pet Vacuum
One of those tools that's incredibly handy when you have pets. I've used mine for spot cleaning upholstery, carpet messes, and even cleaning the seats in our vehicles. It's much easier than dragging out a full-size carpet cleaner for a small mess.
Little Green® Mini Portable Carpet Cleaner 4075
Here's a video I made about the Bissell Crosswave Mop Vac. Watch to see how quickly you can clean your floors in one step.
Sweep and Mop at the Same Time with the Bissell Crosswave
I remember my grandma using her wool dust mop daily to keep her small house tidy. I recently found myself reviewing my cleaning supplies and the memory of that dust mop resurfaced. After some research, I found the exact mop she used and bought it imm...
Big Wooly Wool Dust Mop with Telescoping Handle
This is one of those tools that I thought was all hype. But I tried it anyway out of sheer desparation and…IT WORKED! My sister tried it out when she was visiting and immediately ordered one for her home.
The Pet Hair Removal Tool You Didn't Know You Needed
Pet Bathing
With multiple dogs, shedding is just part of life around here. I like this shampoo because it helps loosen all that dead coat during bath time, so more of it ends up in the tub and less of it ends up around the house afterward.
Shed Shampoo for Dogs | Dog Shedding Shampoo | Pride+Groom
Save yourself the hassel and mess of using cups or tupperware to try to rinse you dog off in the bath tub. This Waterpik Wand isn't just for dog baths, it works on humans AND makes cleaning the tub and shower so much easier.
Waterpik Pet Wand Pro Dog Shower Attachment, 1.8 GPM
Now that we live in the country having this on-hand is essential. And the best part it that it works.
Skunk Odor Control Shampoo and Conditioner - Lavender
WHen you want gentle and effective plant based shampoo this might be what you're looking for.
Conditioning Dog Shampoo – Gentle Plant-Based Cleanser with Aloe, Plantain & Flea-Repelling Essential Oils (10 fl oz)