Posts Tagged ‘dogs’
CLEAN+GREEN – Furniture Refresher for Dogs (and toddler pee!)
I won a canister of CLEAN+GREEN Furniture Refresher through a giveaway several months ago. I am in no way contracted to write this review – It’s just a great product!
CLEAN+GREEN Furniture Refresher is hands-down the best solution I have found for pet and other odors in carpets and furniture. Years ago (before I knew better), I used Resolve and other highly chemical (toxic as hell) cleaners to remove stains and nasty smells around my home. When we started making better choices, I switched to vinegar, along with sprinkling the area with baking soda and vacuuming up later. This method was pretty effective but didn’t always completely remove odors. And it was a pain in the ass. Now with a toddler running around, I would have a hard time letting baking soda sit on any area without it being stepped in and tracked all over.
Luckily, I came across CLEAN+GREEN Furniture Refresher Odor Eliminator & Cleaner, which has been a lifesaver. Dog messes gross me out like none other and this Refresher has really curbed my anxiety around cleaning up the (fortunately very rare) dog accident. Less rare are baby messes. Our apartment is almost entirely carpeted and we are working on potty training, which means a lot of diaper-free time, which means a lot of pee on the carpet! Today we had a diaper leak on the couch, which prompted this post. I simply dabbed the area with a damp rag, then sprayed with the can of CLEAN+GREEN. A couple hours later and I can literally stick my nose in the spot without smelling a trace of pee. It’s fabulous!
If you have kids or pets, I highly recommend keeping one or more products by CLEAN+GREEN on hand. The Furniture Refresher sells for $10 and they have free shipping going on right now. Along with the Furniture Refresher, they have products for hard wood, cars, and even a de-skunk dog wash. Products are designed to be safe around kids and pets, so it’s no big deal when Sebastian carries the can around “spraying” the room. It’s also no biggie when Sebastian and/or Rufio inevitably plop themselves down in the exact spot I just finished deodorizing.
Healthy pet picks from Mr. Chewy
Mr. Chewy is an awesome online pet food store, catering to dogs of all sizes, with various dietary needs and preferences.
Mr. Chewy has over 70 pet brands available, all searchable by name and category. Although they primarily sell dog (and cat) food and treats, you can also buy potty pads and kitty litter. Mr. Chewy offers free shipping on any order over $49, making their site just as affordable – yet more convenient – than shopping at your local pet supply store. They carry all of the big brands as well as a large selection of healthy pet brands, for lack of a better word. Products with real, whole food ingredients, especially meat.
We ordered several products from Mr. Chewy, including our usual dog food, AvoDerm, and a variety of treats. The Dogswell sweet potato chews were definitely the favorite – They looked so good, the toddler tried to give them a taste. Toddler actually taste tests a lot of the dog’s food – One more reason to keep it natural!
We also gave a bag of Calming treats by Pet Naturals of Vermont a try. (Those ones should be kept away from the kids.) We didn’t see any decrease in anxiety, even with the maximum dose, but our small dog is full of BIG CRAZY. He definitely responded to the taste of these treats, so I would recommend the brand. Although we didn’t see a marked difference when using the calming treats, we do see a change in Rufio when we switch from high-quality natural dog food (or homemade dog food) to buying cheaper bags of dog food. Just like humans, dogs are healthier and happier (with more balanced moods) when they are fed real, whole foods!
I would definitely recommend Mr. Chewy for your pet food needs. It’s easy to compare prices, and everything shipped quickly in one order. I would absolutely order from their website again.
I received several items from Mr. Chewy for the purpose of this review. I was not otherwise compensated, and all opinions on this blog are my own.
Keep your family safe and clean with ecoSTORE USA
My family received the Baby Body Wash and Herbal Fresh Dog Shampoo to review, and we love the both! At just $8.50, the Baby Body Wash is competitively priced against mainstream baby products but much safer. You have probably heard by now about the drama with a popular baby bath care brand… ecoSTORE USA’s products contain no parabens, no dyes, no artifical perfumes, not to mention no formaldehyde, something that was recently found in that popular brand’s formula. ecoSTORE USA discloses all ingredients on their website.
With ingredient selection, we take a precautionary approach. This means if there is any doubt about the safety of an ingredient, we find a safer alternative. That is why ecoSTORE USA remains completely transparent to its customers … and competitors … by listing each and every ingredient contained in the products we manufacture.
ecoSTORE USA’s Baby Body Wash smells and works great. We used ours for shampoo as well as body wash and Sebastian’s curls always came out lovely. 
The Herbal Fresh Shampoo for dogs is fabulous as well. Dogs spend a lot of time licking themselves so it really is important to skip the chemicals! Like their baby items, ecoSTORE USA’s dog products are affordably priced, maybe even cheaper than the more mainstream options. I really love how budget-friendly everything on their site is. I am a firm believer that no one should have to pay extra just to keep their families safe.
Maiden America – Hair Bows for Dogs!
I recently received several dog barrettes from Maiden America for Rufio to wear and review. Aside from being pretty, the clips are designed to stay in place even on dogs who don’t tolerate accessories, which includes Ruf. While he doesn’t mind clothing most of the time, anything beyond that he is less than a fan of. (OK, so he is probably less than a fan of clothes too but he’s part chihuahua so he’s forced to deal.)
Despite Rufio’s disdain for glamour, he had very little problem with these barrettes. I was very surprised at how well he sat still for me to clip them in, and once they were in place he seemed to forget about them quickly. Clipping the barrettes into some areas bothered him more than others, but I honestly think he liked having a bow to hold hair out of his eyes.
I had fun choosing a few barrettes to review, and they look better in person than they do on the site. Styles include Carrie Bradshaw style flowers and Swarovski crystals.
Maiden America doggie barrettes are handmade in the Pacific Northwest with non-toxic glues. You can order directly from their website, visit the Maiden American Facebook page, and follow Maiden American on Twitter.
I hooked up with Maiden America doggie hair bows through Business 2 Blogger. Barrettes (including some extras!) were provided to me but I was not otherwise compensated for this review.
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