When you bring home a new puppy or kitten, a mess is almost always guaranteed to follow. We’ve discovered some great products to make taking care of your pet easier, no matter what comes up.

Pet Trainer

Problem: Your new pet won’t stay off your couch or counter tops.
Solution: The Pet Trainer has a small vibration and alarm that keeps your animals from going where you don’t want them.

Arctick™

Problem: You found a small tick on your pet, but you don’t like using chemicals.
Solution: Arctick™ freezes and kills ticks instantly. It’s safe, effective, pesticide free and easy to use.

Snoozer™

Problem: Your pup gets excited when you’re driving and wants to sit on your lap.
Solution: The Snoozer™ Pet Safety Harness lets him enjoy the trip without letting him dash from one window to the next.

Spot Gone

Problem: Muddy footprints and accidents, your pet likes to take it out on your nice rugs.
Solution:  Spot Gone helps to remove stubborn stains. Apply it directly to the stain, brush lightly and blot.

Puppy tip: When you bring a new puppy home for the first time, he may miss his mom and siblings. Place a ticking clock or a warm water bottle next to his bed to give him comfort.

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Football, soccer, cross country…fall sports are gearing up. No need to use bleach – dishwasher detergent will keep your teen’s sport socks dazzling! Simply soak grimy socks in a solution of 1 gallon hot water plus 2 tablespoons dishwasher detergent for one hour. Then, pour the socks along with the soaking solution into the washer, add your regular detergent and wash normally. Those socks will come out white and bright as new!

Whoops! A blob of gravy just dribbled onto the carpet in your dining room. To get the greasy stain out, sprinkle the spot with talcum powder or cornstarch to absorb as much of the oil as possible. Next, scrape up the powder from any large, thick areas as they’re absorbed and reapply as necessary. Once the area is dry, vacuum up the leftover powder, then treat the area with safe, non-toxic Spot Gone Carpet Stain Remover using the directions on the bottle.

Solutions is all about solving problems. Browse through our library of household tips for simple ways to solve everyday challenges.

For dried spills in your microwave, place a wet sponge inside on high for two minutes, let sit five minutes without opening and then wipe up!

If you have hardened soap scum on your glass shower door, try scrubbing it with some baby oil on a washcloth.

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