Clean-Up

Pet clean-up supplies for the door, the walk and the litter box

Keep the right tool where each mess happens, so cleanup takes seconds and gets done every time.

At the door: a paw cleaner cup and large wipes

For caked mud, sand or ice-melt salt, use a muddy paw cleaner for dogs: the Fabulous Paws Dog Paw Cleaner Cup, whose silicone bristles work between the pads.

For light dust, paw wipes for dogs are faster. Mr. Peanut’s Naturals Pet Wipes hold 150 thick 6 × 10 in wipes, made in the USA with natural, non-toxic ingredients. Brushes are in Grooming.

Cup or wipes: matching the tool to the mess

Use the cup when grit is packed between the pads, and a wipe for light dust or a dog who refuses the cup. Keep both by the door. How to Clean Dog Paws After a Walk has the full routine.

On the walk: carrying the full bag in a zippered, waterproof pouch

The Yucky Puppy Waterproof Poop Bag Holder is a waterproof dog waste bag carrier with a zippered top and a snap loop for the leash or belt. Unlike a dispenser for fresh rolls, it is a poop bag holder for used bags, holding the full bag and its odor until the next bin.

Choose the 6.75 × 9.25 in size for the extra-large pouch, which suits big dogs and long walks. Each order is a set of two machine-washable pouches. See also Dog Walking Essentials and Walking & Training.

By the litter box: a mat that catches litter

The Honeycomb Cat Litter Trapping Mat sits at the box exit: litter falls through the top layer into the lower one, and the waterproof base protects the floor. It also appears in Cat Essentials, with a bed, scratcher, harness and toy.

In the car: keeping seats clean

A waterproof, machine-washable seat cover or hammock from Travel & Car Accessories keeps mud and hair off upholstery; measure your seats first. A cover is not a restraint, so pair it with a seat-belt tether or, for small dogs up to 24 lb, a booster seat, and clip either one to a harness, never a collar.

Hair on floors and rugs

A telescopic rake with rubber teeth from Hair Removal lifts hair that vacuums leave in rugs, stairs and car mats. See How to Get Dog Hair Out of Carpet for the method. If shedding seems heavier than usual, ask your veterinarian.

Keeping the clean-up kit clean

Rinse the paw cup after each use and machine wash the bag holder as needed. Weekly, open the litter mat like an envelope, pour the litter back, and shake or rinse it.

Clean-up questions

How do you use a dog paw cleaner cup?

Add a little water, insert one paw, twist gently, then lift it out and pat dry.

Paw cleaner cup or pet wipes: which should I use?

Use the cup for grit between the pads, and wipes for light dirt or dogs who dislike the cup.

How do you carry a used poop bag for the rest of a walk?

Tie it, zip it into a waterproof carrier on the leash or belt, and empty it at the next bin.

Can the wipes be used on paws, ears and around the eyes?

Yes, with care. Mr. Peanut’s labels them 4-in-1 wipes for paws, body, ears and tear stains. Wipe only the outer ear and the fur around the eye, never the eye itself, and ask your veterinarian about redness or discharge.

How do I clean a paw cleaner cup after use?

Pour out the water, rinse the cup and bristles, and let it air-dry. Emptying it every time keeps mud out of the bristles.