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<\/a>1. Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator<\/h2>\nWhy we recommend it:<\/h3>\n
An Amazon.com top seller with thousands of reviews, this product is effective on pet urine and other messes, thanks to natural enzymatic bacteria that activate on contact with organic material. Chlorine-free and color-safe. Gentle enough around children and on all types of carpeting, upholstery, hardwood flooring, tile, concrete, litter boxes, garbage cans, and diaper pails.<\/p>\n
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Amazon.com<\/a> ($19.97 for 32 oz.)<\/p>\n Good Housekeeping <\/i>put its coveted seal of approval<\/a> on this enzyme-containing formula that also keeps pets from returning to soil the same area. Good for carpets, mattresses, upholstery, and inside cars (if Fido tosses cookies after you had to leave the house in haste for a showing, this will come in handy).<\/p>\n Spray on affected area. For heavy stains and odors, cover with a moist towel for 12 to 72 hours, then uncover to dry.<\/p>\n Bissell.com<\/a> ($7.99 for 22 oz.)<\/p>\n If you\u2019re worried about overwetting your carpet, this moist powder works on ground-in soil as well as pet odors. A good choice for more delicate carpeting, except for antique or oriental rugs.<\/p>\n Sprinkle on affected area and spread with a soft brush. Wait about 20 minutes for the granules to dry, then vacuum.<\/p>\n Amazon.com<\/a> ($7.81 for 18 oz.)<\/p>\n If persistent odor is an issue instead of stains, this product uses a commercial-grade citrus odor eliminator (originally formulated for industrial use at feedlots and poultry farms) made from the oil in orange peels. Biodegradable and non-toxic, it also can eliminate odors in the yard that might be bothersome.<\/p>\n Pour 2 tablespoons of concentrate into a clean sprayer bottle and fill the rest with water. (One bottle makes up to a gallon of solution.)<\/p>\n Amazon.com<\/a> ($22.97 for 8 oz.)<\/p>\n Once your floors are clean, keep your pup from trekking in muddy messes (and paw-irritating winter salt, come to think of it) with this gentle cylindrical washtub that focuses on the feet. No need to wrestle with your dog for a full bath.<\/p>\n Add water and dip each paw into the container. No soap or detergent needed. Comes sized for small, medium, and large dogs.<\/p>\n Chewy.com<\/a> ($12.95 to $24.95)<\/p>\n As a pet owner, you may just keep your furry friend\u2019s food in the bag that it came in. That\u2019s fine. Yet when the time comes to sell your house, you need a better solution for odor control and appearance. The simplehuman Large Pet Food Storage Can isn\u2019t cheap, but it is the best option because:<\/p>\n Fill the container up with food, use the lock-tight handle to clamp it shut, then store it away. That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n Amazon.com<\/a> ($119.42)<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re meticulous about cleaning up after your pets, what you\u2019ve missed might surprise you. This light illuminates any dry pet stains not visible to the naked eye. (It won\u2019t pinpoint wet puddles or potty pads.)<\/p>\n Turn on like a regular flashlight and shine around any suspected areas. Works best in darkness. (The manufacturer notes that on some dark fabrics, the reflected bluish color of the stain may be tough to see).<\/p>\n Amazon.com<\/a> ($12.99)<\/p>\n For quick touch-ups, this cordless, rechargeable cleaner sucks up wet spills and attacks stains on carpet and cushions before they sink in. It has powerful suction, a lithium-ion battery that has 15 minutes of running time, and weighs less than five pounds.<\/p>\n It includes a ready-to-use cleaning formula, which stores in the machine. This one device sprays, scrubs, and suctions.<\/p>\n Bissell.com<\/a> ($84.99)<\/p>\n You may already have a vacuum, but this one earns top marks from testers and consumers for picking up pet hair from bedding, upholstery, stairs, carpet, and hard flooring. Its swivel steering makes it easy to maneuver.<\/p>\n The vacuum has an easy-to-empty dust cup, so there\u2019s no need to buy vacuum bags. It also includes a 16-inch crevice tool, a pet turbo brush, and a 2-in-1 upholstery tool.<\/p>\n Amazon.com<\/a> ($179.99)<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have carpeting, this gentle cleanser will keep your hardwood floors fresh without dulling residue. Good for dried-on stains but also tackling tracked-in messes. Free of harsh chemicals and safe for all unwaxed wood floors that are finished with polyurethane.<\/p>\n Spray on floor surface, then mop.<\/p>\n Walmart.com<\/a> ($6.97 for 22 oz.)<\/p>\n These pads work with other wet mop frames but have textured cloths that pick up dirt on multiple floor types (glazed tile, laminate, finished wood, linoleum, vinyl, and quartz). They also kill bacteria, including Salmonella enterica and Influenza Virus Type A2. Available in three scents.<\/p>\n Snap onto sweeper head, mop floor surface, and allow to dry. Dispose of cloth.<\/p>\n Walmart.com<\/a> ($7.97 for 24 cloths)<\/p>\n Cat owner Kristine Gill, writing in Real Simple<\/i><\/a>, <\/i>banished her home\u2019s kitty litter smell by emptying the waste into this powder-coated steel pail. (She also scoops the litter box daily but said unless she carried the waste outside immediately, the odor lingered.) This pail\u2019s locking lid and rubber seal keep odor from seeping out, and it fits any standard-size garbage bags. Plus it comes in twelve colors.<\/p>\n Dump the litter box waste into the pail and down into the bag, which anchors under the lid. Slide the top closed to seal shut.<\/p>\n Amazon.com<\/a> ($69.99)<\/p>\n While you\u2019re keeping your home show-ready, protect your floors from spilled food and water with this waterproof, non-toxic mat. It has a raised outer border to guard against spills and comes in six colors.<\/p>\n Rinse or wipe clean. Also dishwasher safe.<\/p>\n Amazon.com<\/a> ($9.99)<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a St. Augustine lawn<\/a> or sod, which you can cover with plugs or sod pieces from a garden center, this product will grow grass that fills in those bare spots. It includes a combination of high-performance seed<\/a>, continuous-release lawn food, and growing material that keeps the seed from drying out. (Note: It takes at least two weeks for seedlings to develop, so don\u2019t expect an overnight fix.)<\/p>\n Rake the bald spot to loosen the soil, apply the seed, the water lightly each day (or as needed, depending on the weather) for at least two weeks.<\/p>\n Target.com<\/a> ($12.99 for 3.75 lb.)<\/p>\n For scratches on natural wood doors, the Family Handyman website<\/a> recommends Minwax Gel Stain, which doesn\u2019t drip, to mask the damage.<\/p>\n Sand the scratches lightly with a fine sanding block, feathering into the undamaged portion. Wipe off all dust. Apply stain with a dry brush, wiping with a rag dipped in thinner to avoid blotches. (Start with a lighter stain, which you can darken, or mix a few colors to get the right shade.)<\/p>\n Walmart.com<\/a> ($5.49 for a half pint)<\/p>\n For windowsills and other wooden areas that your pet has chewed, a liquid wood hardener will bind and reinforce the area without having to replace it outright.<\/p>\n Smooth the affected area with 200-grit sandpaper, then apply the hardener with a paintbrush according to the product\u2019s instructions. Add epoxy filler as necessary<\/a> with a putty knife, then sand and paint.<\/p>\n Lowe\u2019s<\/a> ($12.98 for 16 oz.)<\/p>\n According to a national survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, dogs are in the most common pet, living in about 60 million households<\/a>, followed by cats (47 million households). For simplicity\u2019s sake we\u2019ve focused on products for these two types of pets, but if you need more guidance, check out HomeLight\u2019s guide on How to Sell a House with Pets<\/a>, which has pro tips for fish, horses, birds, and rabbits!<\/p>\n The bottom line? While it\u2019s reasonable to think you might encounter a fellow animal lover while selling a house with pets<\/a>, top-selling real estate agents like Pete Veres<\/a>, of Albuquerque, N.M., advise not taking the chance on bad smells or obvious signs that Pets. Live. Here.<\/p>\n \u201cIt all depends on the home. A lot of my clients, you won\u2019t even know they have a pet, and with other people, it\u2019s really difficult,\u201d said Veres.<\/p>\n Veres recommends a thorough cleaning and refers sellers to local vendors, who clean and deodorize the carpeting. He\u2019ll also note during walk-through minor repairs, such as filling scratches from claws in doors and molding. A professional carpet cleaning<\/a> costs an average of about $24 to $48 per room nationwide, plus extra for \u201csteam cleaning\u201d to extract stubborn stains and odors.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve done the basic cleaning and prep work, then having your pet-friendly stock of cleaning solutions and products on hand can save you in the case of a surprise home showing.<\/p>\n And remember, moving can be stressful for pets, too. The ASPCA<\/a> recommends placing food or treats inside your pet\u2019s crate so that they become acclimated<\/a> to getting inside for showings or moving day, especially if they haven\u2019t spent much time in crates or cars. Perhaps have them eat their meals in the crate with the door shut.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to reward them with playtime after crate time\u2014think of it as one way to reduce your moving anxiety, too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We\u2019ve combed through leading pet blogs and tons of product reviews to bring you this array of recommended items for selling a house with pets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":11585,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[323,319],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick-tips","category-selling-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n2. Bissell Professional Pet Stain and Odor Remover<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Selling a house with pets: Make it easier with the right supplies<\/h2>\n
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