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Having pets at home oftentimes comes with soiled carpet and/or furniture.  At one point in time I had four dogs and two young children sharing my home.  The majority of this home was covered in carpet, which made cleaning up after them a daunting task.  

Removing the smells and stains out of carpet became a regular event, and having the proper tools on hand was a necessity.  During this time, the veterinary clinic I worked at used Equalizer Spray to clean rugs and carpet that were soiled with various pet stains.  We also recommended and sold this enzymatic cleaner to pet owners.

I’ve been keeping this spray on hand for over 25 years now.  

Why I love this product:

Once I clean up the initial mess and spray with Equalizer spray, I don’t have to do a lot of scrubbing.  I’ve used it to clean up urine, vomit, diarrhea, blood, and food. It removed the stain, as well as the smell every time.  The spray nozzle packs a punch and you can remain standing while you spray the carpet.  

Why I recommend this product:

It is scientifically formulated to eliminate odors, including the lingering smells that bring animals back to the same place.  This is extremely helpful when cleaning up after pets that are inappropriately eliminating due to sickness and/or behavior problems.  

One of the hardest smells to clean up can be cat urine, and I highly recommend an enzymatic cleaner like Equalizer spray to effectively remove the smell.  Keep in mind, if your cat has suddenly stopped using the litter box, it may be a cry for help. The post titled, My cat stopped using the litter box, now what? may shed some light on what your cat may be trying to tell you.

It also works great for young pets that are still housetraining.   If you have a puppy that is housetraining, be sure to review the 10 Steps to housetrain your puppy.  Following these steps combined with the proper tools to clean up any accidents will definitely provide some relief while enduring the joy of housetraining.

Equalizer spray is available on Amazon here and costs approximately $16.99 for a 20oz can.  

Overall, I give this product 5 stars and highly recommend it to my fellow PetSnoot pack members.  Cleaning up a nasty pet mess stinks. Literally! When living with pets, it is important to have a product that removes the mess and eliminates any residual odor or stains.  Equalizer spray is my enzymatic cleaner of choice, and I always make sure I have some on hand for those unfortunate messes that come with owning a pet. 

Is there a product you recommend for cleaning up after your pets mess?  If so, we’d love for you to share with the rest of the pack.