Natural Dog Odor Removers

Natural odor removers come in a variety of forms. Natural air fresheners erase airborne odors while liquid odor cleansers clean surfaces and kill the enzymes that cause the odor. The best natural odor defense is to stop odor at its source. Oatmeal based natural dog shampoos are safe enough for frequent dog baths and natural laundry detergents can be used to wash dog bedding once a week.

  1. Clean Air

    • Use natural minerals to eliminate indoor odors.

      Long a staple product in health food stores and organic markets, natural air fresheners made of charcoal or volcanic minerals, act like magnets to pull odors from the air. Most of these products are sold in mesh bags and have the appearance of small white pebbles. This product is made to hang and is available in different sizes based on the size of the area where odors need to be brought under control. While manufacturers differ, several sizes of this item are available for purchase from the Gaiam website.

    Clean Surfaces

    • Use odor removing cleansers according to manufacturer direction.

      When dog odors persist on carpets or furniture, most often the culprit is the enzymes left behind. You may clean the surface, but the odor causing enzymes live deep within carpet padding or furniture. Natural odor cleansers that first clean the area and then remove the smelly enzymes are effective if properly used. Get Serious! is a natural liquid carpet and surface cleaner that is made to kill the enzymes that are often the source of the odor. The product is available in several sizes on the Only Natural Pet website.

    Clean Pets

    • Bathe your dog frequently in a natural odor-removing shampoo.

      Keeping your dog clean using a mild natural shampoo that is made for dogs will control odors at the source. Most dogs can tolerate frequent bathing as long as the products used do not dry out their skin or coat. Oatmeal and herbal based natural odor reducing shampoos are made by a variety of manufacturers and are readily available from pet supply, health stores and online retailers. HydraPlex Plus made by Healthy Pets is a good choice for frequent use.

    Clean Bedding

    • Clean dog bedding when you bathe your dog.

      The same day that you bathe your dog, wash the dog's bedding in a natural odor-removing laundry detergent. If the dog's favorite pet bed is too large to fit in the washing machine, consider covering it with an easy-to-wash fitted twin sheet. A good choice of natural odor-removing laundry detergent is made by Seventh Generation. Free and Clear Laundry Detergent is safe for septic systems and is hypoallergenic. A compatible dryer sheet is available in the same formulation. Seventh Generation products are available for sale on the company's website and at select retailers.