The Best Pet-Friendly Cleaning Supplies That Are Nontoxic to Animals

Having pets means your glass surfaces, especially windows, need a lot of cleaning. After all, those can be a cat’s favorite spot to lounge, as well as a dog’s prime “bark at everything that passes by” location. That means, even if they’re not the type to lick the glass (which means even more frequent cleanings are needed), they’re getting up close and personal with your windows in a way that means inhaling whatever you’ve sprayed on the surface.

Aunt Fannie's uses a nontoxic, vinegar-based cleaning solution that has no chemical smell to break down residue like soap scum, and it leaves a streak-free surface after wiping.

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When accidents happen on the carpet, your first instinct might be to go for a strong disinfectant like bleach. The problem is that this not only harms the fibers in your carpets and rugs, but it can also harm your animals when they pick up residues by walking over or laying on top of the spot after it's been cleaned.

Go for an animal-friendly disinfectant instead, like Clean+Green Carpet, Rug, Upholstery Pet Odor Eliminator and Stain Remover, which relies on plant extracts to remove stains and odors with just a few sprays.

We don't often consider how the products on our floors end up getting into the mouths (and onto the skin) of our pets. Every time they groom themselves or lick their paws after having walked around, they're ingesting trace chemicals that can be toxic in the long run.

This floor cleaner uses plant-based enzymes to break down spills, messes, and stuck-on gunk without leaving behind a tacky residue.

Strong disinfectants like bleach — or even heavily scented detergents — shouldn't be used on a pet's furniture, blankets, or bedding, as the residue can easily transfer to their skin and cause irritation.

Go for a natural, unscented detergent like this one that's still strong enough to fight stains and odors without all those extra additives. It's four times as concentrated, which means it'll last longer and produce less waste, too.

This is one of our all-time favorite all-purpose surface cleaners. This small bottle holds a concentrated solution that can be mixed with water to create a full gallon's worth of cleaner, so you'll be reducing plastic and waste by using it.

Does your dog drink from the toilet bowl all the time? It's probably best to skip the bleach and harsh cleaners if that's the case. Seventh Generation's toilet cleaner is powerful and effective, but still gentle enough that the residue won't affect your pet.

Litter boxes and kennels can be the most odorous areas of a pet owner's home — for obvious reasons. But it's equally obvious that those are the areas that need the most care when it comes to choosing a cleaning product that's safe for your pets.

Angry Orange is a powerful citrus-based odor remover derived from orange peels. You simply combine 4 tablespoons of this concentrate with water in a spray bottle and get to work — expelling foul odors from not just the aforementioned pet areas, but even tile, furniture, and trash cans.

If all else fails (or if you don't have time to order a special cleaning solution), there's always baking soda! Sprinkle it on for an easy, nontoxic way to remove odors from carpets, mattresses, and fabrics.