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Trends and Products: Pet Cleaning
Julia Rivera //April 13, 2022//
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As any pet parent will tell you, cleaning products are an under-appreciated part of pet ownership. Cat litter and poop bags are necessities; however, waste disposal and cleaning products like poop bag dispensers and stain removers are also essential purchases for consumers who own dogs and cats. In fact, such companion pets as birds, critters and herps require cleaning items that can be used to keep their environment a healthy one. Natural ingredients continue to be in demand when it comes to cleaning and neutralizing products for urine, stain and odors. No longer a niche item, natural cleaning products are trending toward the mainstream.
Cosmos Corporation 
Cosmos Corporation acquired Urine Off, Zorb-itUp and Yard Clean Green. Urine Off is a urine odor and stain remediation product that is safe to use on a variety of surfaces. Zorb-it Up! is a super-absorbent technology that quickly turns liquids into solids for fast and easy clean up. Yard Clean Green eradicates foul odors caused by animal urine and feces. Great for yards and kennels.
dooloop 
The dooloop simply is the easiest, hands-free way to carry dog waste. Attached to your leash, it takes only one hand to loop bags on, putting distance between you and the poo. Manufactured in Maine, the dooloop is made of compostable plastic, using zero-waste packaging. It’s easy for dog owners and easy on the planet. It’s a drag holding the bag, use a dooloop.
Oxyfresh Cage Cleaner
Oxyfresh’s Cage Cleaner is ideal for cleaning kennels and cages for small animals such as birds, gerbils and mice. Like all products at Oxyfresh, Cage Cleaner is made in the U.S.A. It is cruelty-free, non-toxic, safe, gentle and effective. The cleaner will not disrupt a pet’s immune system.
Purell Multi Surface Disinfectant Spray
This revolutionary alcohol-based spray kills 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria in 30 seconds. It works as effectively as bleach but without harsh chemicals, making it worry-free to use around children, pets and food on a variety of surfaces such as pet bowls, stuffed animals, toys and the litter box area.
The Tailgate Dumpster
The Tailgate Dumpster provides a clean and convenient solution for disposing of dog waste bags after a day of adventuring with your dog. The silicone holder attaches to the back of a vehicle with strong magnets and allows owners to store dogs’ waste on the exterior of the car rather than in the car or hanging it from the rear wiper blade. Once home, the holder detaches easily so owners can dispose of the mess. The 100 percent silicone Tailgate Dumpster is not only durable and easy to use, but also eliminates the chance of a big mess in the car.
Nature’s Miracle Household Disinfectants
Nature’s Miracle Advanced Platinum Stain & Odor Remover & Virus Disinfectant cleans pet messes while it disinfects with an antibacterial formula that kills harmful dog and cat viruses. And the powerful new Nature’s Miracle Brand for Life’s Messes All-Purpose Cleaner destroys 99.9 percent of bacteria, including E. coli and Salmonella, on high-touch surfaces like countertops, doorknobs, faucets and play structures.
Biokleen Bac-Out Pet Line
Biokleen has a new line of cleaning products. The Back-Out Pet line includes Biokleen Bac-Out Pet Stain & Odor Remover, specially formulated to use on deep carpet stains and used as a soak for stubborn odors; Biokleen Bac-Out Pet Stain & Odor Remover with Foamer, uses the same formulation as the Bac-Out Pet Stain & Odor Remover, and it comes with a foaming sprayer to remove surfacelevel stains; and Biokleen Bac-Out Pet – Pet Bed & Fabric Refresher, the enzyme formula works to eliminate smells on pet beds, couches and other fabric surfaces pets like to lay on.
Clean Cage Deodorizer Spray
Available in 16-ounce and 32-ounce sizes, Kaytee’s Clean Cage Deodorizer Spray is a non-toxic cleaner and deodorizer containing a combination of environmentally safe cleansing agents, plus refreshing odor control properties to safely clean your pet’s home and accessories. Clean cages contribute to the proper care small animals need to lead happy and healthy lives.
Wee Away
Wee Away makes powerful pet odor and stain removers in two fragrances. These products are safe for the environment and for pets and their people. Wee Away’s natural, eco-friendly enzymes and odor-eating bacteria destroy the source of the odors and stains, instead of simply attempting to mask them.
The Poopcase
Metro Paws is the innovator behind the Poopcase, the only made in the U.S.A. compostable dog waste bag dispenser. The plant-based Lime Poopcase, which stands out as the greenest dispenser on the market, is made with the same durability that customers have come to know and love. Each Poopcase includes a free roll of 20 Poopy Packs and a convenient carabiner for parents to clip the case onto leashes, collars, handbags, etc.
Best Shot 256 Disinfectants
Best Shot 256 Disinfectants are effective against a broad-spectrum of bacteria, is a virucide and inhibits the growth of mold and mildew, including their odors when used as directed. It kills parvo, H1N1, H3N2, MRSA and more. The one-step disinfectant is appropriate for animal holding facilities, veterinarian clinics and pet grooming establishments. One gallon makes 256 gallons of cleaning solution (dilute ½ ounce to one gallon of water).
The PooVault
The PooVault is a holder for smelly dog poop bags that hold in smell and can be attached to leashes, belts or pockets for a hands-free experience. It’s made of recyclable materials and has a volume of 13.5 ounces.
Scatterless Lock-N-Litter Pan
Made from a stain- and odor-resistant plastic, Ware Pet Product’s Scatterless Lock-N-Litter Pan features high sides to keep messes in and stain- and odorresistant plastic. The pan features a wire floor panel to keep messes away from pets. Jumbo sized for big bunnies.
Disney ECOS for Pets! Odor & Stain Remover
Disney’s beloved Mickey Mouse and Pluto characters were added to the plant-powered ECOS for Pets! line of safe pet care products. Available in three sizes, it’s designed to neutralize odors and lift tough stains while remaining safer for people, pets and the planet.
