Dog-Friendly Cleaning Products
Everybody wants a clean house. But pet owners everywhere will know the struggle of constant dirt being tracked into the house and maybe even shedding. Cleaning up after a pet can be a lot, but have you thought of the kinds of products you are using to clean up?
Keeping the house clean can require an entire arsenal of products, but it’s important to check if those products are safe for your pet. Many of the most common household cleaning products contain ingredients that are dangerous for pets to ingest.
The list of ingredients and chemicals to avoid includes:
- Ammonia
- Chlorine Bleach
- Glycol Ethers
- Fragrances
- Phenol
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Formaldehyde
These products can cause serious damage to your dog’s respiratory system, mucous membranes, or nervous systems and many of them are actually carcinogens.
So what products are safe for my pet?
Pet-Safe Products
Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator
When your pet makes a mess or pees in the house, you want a really good cleaner to make sure you aren’t leaving smelly traces of the mess. This cleaning spray is guaranteed to remove pet stains and odors from carpets and upholstery while having all pet-safe ingredients to keep your dog healthy and your home smelling fresh.
Bean and Lilly Floor Cleaner
Not only does this product have totally plant-based, pet-safe ingredients, but it also offers a really great clean for your floors. Let’s face it, no one spends more time close to the floor than your pet, so pick a product with a pooch stamp of approval.
Aunt Fannie’s Glass & Window Vinegar Wash
This product is a plant-based and gentle window and glass cleaner that cleans well without leaving streaks. This product can also be used on chrome, lights, and stainless steel and was awarded the highest health and safety rating by the Environmental Working Group.
Better Life’s Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner
If your dog is a toilet bowl licker, don’t let them lick up all the toxins in regular toilet bowl cleaners. This toilet bowl cleaner is plant-based and cruelty-free. However, this cleaner is not meant to be ingested so keep the bathroom door shut while you clean until the solution has been flushed.
Better Life All-Purpose Cleaner
For all of those areas of your home that need regular cleaning, this all-purpose cleaner is great! It is safe for people and for pets and leaves everything looking spotless!
There are a lot of different cleaning products on the market, so be sure to do some research or look at the list of ingredients before you decide whether or not to bring them into your home. And for different options of products to try out, check out this article on dog cleaning supplies for more ideas.