The enzyme cleaner that removes the smell instead of covering it
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- house-training a puppy, cats marking, and any spot a pet has returned to more than once
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- It has to stay wet on the spot for the enzymes to do anything, so a quick spray and wipe will not work and people who rush it conclude it failed
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Rocco and Roxie's enzyme stain and odor eliminator is a bio-enzymatic cleaner for pet accidents on carpet, upholstery, hard floors and bedding. Ordinary cleaners lift the visible stain and mask the smell with fragrance, which is why a dog keeps returning to the same patch: the uric acid crystals are still there, and the dog can smell them even after you cannot. Enzyme cleaners work differently, using live bacteria that consume the organic residue until there is nothing left to smell. It is chlorine-free and color-safe on water-safe surfaces, and it needs to stay wet long enough for the enzymes to work, which is the step most people skip. Best fit: house-training a puppy, cats marking, and any spot a pet has returned to more than once.
Pros
- Enzymes break down the uric acid crystals, so the spot stops drawing the pet back
- Safe on carpet, upholstery, hard floors and bedding that can take water
- Chlorine-free and color-safe, so it will not bleach a rug
- Works on old set-in stains, not just fresh accidents, given enough dwell time
Cons
- It has to stay wet on the spot for the enzymes to do anything, so a quick spray and wipe will not work and people who rush it conclude it failed
Frequently asked questions
Why is an enzyme cleaner different from regular carpet cleaner?
Regular cleaners lift the visible stain and add fragrance over the smell. The uric acid crystals causing the odor stay in the fibers, and your pet can still smell them, which is why they return to the same spot. Enzymes digest that residue instead of covering it.
How long do I leave it on?
Saturate the spot and leave it damp, typically for several hours or overnight on an old stain, covering it with a towel to slow evaporation. Enzymes only work while wet, which is the most common reason people think it did not work.
Can I use it on hardwood floors?
It is safe on sealed hard floors. Do not let it pool on unsealed wood or on a seam, because the issue there is the water, not the cleaner.
Will it work on an old stain from before I moved in?
Often yes, but set-in stains need more product, longer dwell time and sometimes a second application. If urine has soaked into the pad beneath the carpet, surface treatment alone will not reach it.
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