When you have pets, eventually you are going to have pet odor. Fortunately, it is usually something that is very easy to control. For a little while I was using a plug-in air freshener. I really liked it; it alternated scents and hid any odors well. Sadly, my nose didn’t like it. The inside of my nose became dry and the skin around my nose became dry and itchy. Unplugging it proved the air freshener was the source of the problem so unplugged it stayed. Since then my main source of pet deodorizing has been spray air fresheners.
Everyday Isle of Dogs Violet + Sea Mist Replascents
When Isle of Dogs sent me some products to try and review they included their Violet + Sea Mist Repláscents
To test the deodorizing effect on my dogs, I first sprayed Mellie. She is a field-type Springer Spaniel (which means not much hair; actually none of my dogs have much hair). The weather is getting nicer and for my dogs, that means they get to spend more time outside and I get more exercising getting up to let them in and getting up to let them out. The day I sprayed Mellie was one of those in-out days. With going outside and it being a grey, damp day, I was curious as to how the scent would hold. Even with being outside for awhile, I could still detect the scent about a 1/2 hour after spraying it. I thought that was pretty good considering the conditions outside.
I then decided to test the deodorizing effects when the dog stays inside, after all, you’ll most often be using this when you are going to be close to your dog. Ricochet stepped in to be the testee (facing humiliation from his earthdog brethren) and got a nice spray. After an hour I could barely smell the Repláscents, but you could definitely tell that he smelled fresher.
Then the house got to test it. After someone decided to make a mess in the foyer (What is up with that guys? You’ve been in and out all morning with plenty of time to empty. I understand doing things in the name of testing products, but that means I have to clean it up!) I sprayed the Repláscents into the air and it did a real nice job covering up the accident odor. Thirty minutes later while I couldn’t smell the Repláscents, I also couldn’t smell the odor from the mess. Just what you want a deodorizer to do!
I also wanted to see how long the scent would last when sprayed on furniture, etc so I sprayed my desk chair and just to see, my own sweat shirt (I swear it was on purpose!). The scent of Repláscents lasted for about 45 minutes on my desk chair (and sweatshirt).
I thought the Repláscents did a good job with it’s air freshening and deodorizing efforts. I did think it was a little too alcoholly smelling when first sprayed which I didn’t really like. That just seemed to get into my nose. But it does mellow out after a few minutes which made me like it more. Also you really don’t need to spray that much. At first I was a little trigger happy on the spray which I am sure did not help with the alcohol smell.
Violet + Sea Mist would probably not be my first choice for a scent either, but that is just me. I like fruity scents better. According to their catalog they are going to be introducing Repláscents in Sugar Cane + Grapefruit and Red Berries + Jasmine (this one sounds like the one for me! Well, not me but my dogs..and my house) so keep an eye out for more fragrances soon.
If you are looking for a nice deodorizing spray especially one with a dual purpose (house + dog) , I would say put Everyday Isle of Dogs Repláscents on your list to try.
Isle of Dogs
Removing pet odor is essential because when pet odor is left alone the smell will become more disgusting. Poor pet bonding can result from pet odor. That is why, we should prepare a good pet odor removal plan.
i really love dogs as pets because they are so adorable and very loyal pets too.;.