5 Cleaning Products Safe for Pets and the Planet
So fresh and so clean
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Having a pet might improve your life by approximately 100%, but one downside is that having furry friends around pushes your house cleaning responsibilities up a few difficulty levels. This is especially true when the weather’s been rubbish, keeping both you and your pet cooped up inside. Grimy doesn't begin to describe it.
But before you start scrubbing those (easily lickable) skirting boards, pet parents should know that some cleaning products aren’t always safe for dogs and cats. Between harsh chemicals and added fragrances, many common cleaning agents can do short- and long-term harm to your pets and the planet. If you’re looking to do some seasonal cleaning, consider these pet-safe alternatives that can help create a peaceful space and peace of mind.
Btw, our editors (and their pets) picked out these products. They’re always in stock at the time we publish, but there’s a chance they’ll sell out. If you do buy through our links, we may earn a commission. (We’ve got a lot of toys to buy over here, you know?)
Rebecca Caplan
Rebecca Caplan is a writer based in Brooklyn whose work has been featured in The New Yorker, Reductress, and Vulture. She lives in Brooklyn with her perfect, toothless dog Moose.
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