Category: Pet Stain / Odor

It is National Earth Day! How Can Your Pet “Go Green”?

Everyone is always thinking about how humans can “go green.”  But what about pets?  Generally speaking, animals do not have as large of a carbon footprint as humans because they do not drive or fly.  However, there are some different products you can buy for your pet that will have less of an environmental impact than the ones you already have!  Being that today is National Earth Day, today is a perfect day to start thinking about the environmentally healthy changes you can make.

Cat’s Litter Box:  Of all of the types of cat litter, clay litter has by far the worst impact on the environment.  Not only does clay litter contain harmful chemicals, but it also does not break down in landfills.  Can you imagine all the waste and urine soaked clay litter that just sits in landfills forever?  Not pleasant!   Another negative to clay litter is that it is dusty, which means the dust can enter your cat’s respiratory system and cause them to become ill.

A  better choice is “pine-based” litter, like Feline Pine Natural Pine Cat Litter, pictured above.  It is made of natural pine, which is chemical free.  Being that it is 100% natural, it will easily break down in landfills.  Using pine-based litter is a great way to lessen your cat’s carbon footprint!  The Feline Pine Natural Pine Cat Litter is not dusty (so it will not impact your cat’s respiratory system), and it will naturally neutralize waste odors.

Flea/Tick Repellents for Dogs and Cats:  If you are not using a holistic flea or tick repellent for your pet, chances are that it is not good for the environment.  Check with your vet to find out which flea and tick repellents he can prescribe that do not have harmful chemicals.  Just remember that you can not use a dog flea/tick product on a cat, or vice versa.

Animal Mess Clean-up:  Plenty of pet cleaning products are full of harmful chemicals.  Not only that, but the container the materials come in usually do not break down well in landfills.  However, a very popular brand of cleaner is enzyme-based, and therefore superior to other cleaners.  I am talking about Nature’s Miracle!  They have a variety of products that work wonders.  To name a few, they have paw wipes: Nature’s Miracle No Tracking Paw Wipes – 75 pack, stain remover to use on hard surfaces: Natures Miracle Hard Floor Stain & Odor Remover, pet dander remover: Natures Miracle Pet Dander Remover & Deodorizer, and even skunk remover: Natures Miracle Skunk Odor Remover.

Easily Remove Dog and Cat Urine Stains!

Do you have a puppy who is still having trouble remembering to go potty outside?  Do you have an older dog who has the occasional accident? Or perhaps do you sometimes leave your dog home alone too long that he is forced to have an accident in the house?

I have two dogs, so that is double the chance that someone is going to have an accident!  I have tried nearly every brand of pet stain remover, but I have to tell you that I absolutely love Natures Miracle Stain and Odor Removal.  It can be used on carpets, furniture, clothing and cages.  Natures Miracle also has a remover made specifically for cats: Natures Miracle Just for Cats Stain and Odor.  Both of these stain removers have specifically formulated enzymes which work to remove the toughest dog or cat odors and stains.

It is important to always have a stain remover in your house.  Not only is it bad for your carpet if you do not promptly remove stains, but the longer the urine sits in the carpet, the harder it will be to remove.  If your dog can smell urine, he will be attracted to the site, and it will be likely he will soil the area continuously.  If your pet has used the carpet for his bathroom, you need to attend to the stain before it soaks through to the carpet padding, where it will be very hard to get the stain out.

Also, it is very important to use cleaning products made specifically for animals.  They contain the proper enzymes that will break down the odor so you and your pet will not be able to smell the urine.  Natures Miracle is a great brand because it does not contain ammonia.  Ammonia based cleaners can smell like urine to dogs, because ammonia is actually a by-product of decomposing urine.

If your dog seems to use the same area in your house to urinate, there may be old lingering stains.  You can use a black light that will show you if there are old stains in that area.  I have used the Urine Off LED Mini Urine Finder, and I have found it to be quite reliable.  It has a reach of 5 – 6 ft, so it is easy to search through large rooms for stains.  If you find there are permanent stains that can not be removed with household products, you may want to consider getting your carpet cleaned professionally.

Using Natures Miracle in the Washer?

Yes you can!

Natures Miracle can be used for laundry. For general cleaning and deodorizing, use two cups of Natures Miracle in place of laundry detergent in cold water only, on delicate setting. Do not use a dryer or hang outdoors in the sun to dry, as heat can weaken the enzymes in Natures Miracle and render them ineffective.

If you have clothing with a strong urine odor, it is advisable to soak the garment in full strength Natures Miracle for 10-15 minutes, and then hang indoors to dry naturally. Natures Miracle can also be used as a pre-wash to freshen your regular laundry. Using the best odor eliminator, can really help get rid of the urine odor.

Natures Miracle can be used for a variety of different purposes, too.  Some include cleaning bird cages, pet living areas, litter boxes, and other areas that animals frequent. It is also very effective in removing any organic stain, such as food, blood, dirt, grass, grease, lipstick, coffee, wine, smoke, perspiration, etc.

Since 1981 Nature’s Miracle has continued to develop innovative products for use with pets. They have expanded beyond the original Stain & Odor formula, branching out to training aids, cat litter and other products.

What started out as dumb luck has evolved to a line of safe and effective products with pets and pet parents’ needs in mind.