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The 6 Best Pet Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

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Picture this: You get a brand new carpet/rug/couch and you love it oh so much. So you obviously want to take the best possible care of it! Enter: Your fur baby with lots of hair and/or the tendency to mistake your beautiful floors as a personal toilet. But fear not! We found the best pet cleaners around to rid of their messes.

Whether your living room sofa is covered in fur or your favorite rug is moonlighting as a litter box, there’s a solution out there for ya. From extra powerful vacuums to super strong stain removers, cleanup just got a whole lot easier.

Ahead, the best pet cleaners to keep your home spotless through potty training, shedding, and more!

SpotClean Pro™ Portable Carpet Cleaner

Pros

  • Comes with trial size of formula
  • Has two attachments

Cons

  • Needs to be plugged in to use it

Smelly stains? Never heard of ‘em thanks to this no-frills carpet cleaner from Bissell. The device boasts high-speed suction power that deep cleans the stingiest of spots, lifting up dirt and whatever else may be hiding in your carpet fibers. It also dispenses a cleaning formula while high-speed scrubbing to tackle any extra residue from ~accidents~, handling all the dirty work for us.

Power SourceCorded
Weight13.25 lbs
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Best for pet hair

Dyson V11 Vacuum

V11 Vacuum
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Pros

  • Comes with attachments and a wall mount
  • Not very loud

Cons

  • While it’s super high-tech, it’s on the pricier side

Your fur bb’s shedding is no match for this powerful vacuum from Dyson, trust. The V11 is a cordless and lightweight model with high-speed suction power, aka it’s perf for clearing up pesky fur. It even has signature technology that’s specifically designed to untangle hair within the machine once it’s cleaned up–no clogging here! Plus, emptying it is a breeze thanks to its auto-eject button.

Power SourceBattery-powered
Weight6.53 lbs
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Best handheld for stains

Bissell Pet Stain Eraser Plus

Pet Stain Eraser Plus
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Pros

  • Formula included
  • Can be used with one hand

Cons

  • Battery life is on the shorter side according to some reviews

Say goodbye to dirty paws, pee stains, and whatever else your pet might bring into the house with this handheld cleaner. It simultaneously releases a stain-removing formula and scrubs in minutes, making spot cleaning a breeze. Its portable design is great for floors, as well as furniture, stairs, and other smaller surface areas. Did someone say spotless? Oh yeah, we did.

Power SourceBattery-powered
Weight3.3 lbs
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Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum Pet Pro Plus
Now 30% Off

Pros

  • Comes with three different attachments

Cons

  • Waste capacity is on the smaller side

If clumps of hair are basically decor around your house, then this under-$100 vacuum will be a lifesaver. At less than three pounds, it’s the most lightweight and portable device on this list. It’s ideal for furniture, carpet, and hard-to-reach crevices. Not to mention, its hands-free ejection makes it super easy to clean out and thousands of pet parents rave about how quickly and easily it sucks up hair and dirt.

Power SourceBattery-powered
Weight2.8 lbs
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Rocco & Roxie Stain & Odor Eliminator for Strong Odor

Pros

  • Spray also deters animals from repeating accidents in the same spot

Cons

  • Doesn’t work as well the longer you wait

With more than 75,000 glowing five-star reviews from pet owners across the internet, we can trust that this spray is a serious life-changer. The formula not only removes stains from any type of mess, but also removes the odor that comes with said mess. Doesn’t leave any discoloration behind so it's safe to use on carpet, furniture, and wherever else they may pee and poo.

Size32 fl oz.
Xionlab Professional Stain Remover & Pet Odor Eliminator

Pros

  • Non-toxic, making it safe for pets to be around

Cons

  • Some complained of the mint-esque scent

There’s nothing worse than smelling urine as soon as you walk in a home, and we would hate that for you. So if your carpet endures all types of accidents from your pet (we love them unconditionally, right?!), then this odor-defying spray will help eliminate any lingering smells. The spray leaves behind a fresh aroma, so it not only takes away the stinky smells, but also replaces them with a clean one.

Size32 fl oz.
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