You can actually make your own ‘odor remover’ right in your home. You can use it in the air, test on fabric first. Simply put hot water in a spray bottle, add a couple of teaspoons of baking soda, and shake well. You can also add a few drops of fragrance oil to it.
I use it exclusively and it works very well. For your carpet, add ground lavender, rosemary, rose petals – your herb of choice to baking soda and run through a food processor to grind fine, sprinkle on carpet, wait about 20 minutes and vacuum. Works wonders.

Phaedra

Do a search on the Internet for fragrances that will work.

If you are looking to make something for pet owners, keep this in mind…
Is it safe around pets?

A lot of people are not aware of what fragrances and/or herbs/extracts/etc are safe around pets. Also, keep in mind, ANY fragrances can be irritating to animals because of their keen sense of smell.

Here is a link to about.com that discusses it…
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Here is the article in the link above for those who do not want to click the link…

Essential Oils & [URL removed] A Potentially Toxic Mix

Aromatherapy, potpourri, and the use of essential oils have been popular for decades. What kitchen hasn’t delighted visitors with the fragrant scent of apple pie spices, whether from the oven or from a pot of simmering potpourri? In fact, at one time, certain essential oils were considered to be safe for cats, and were recommended for such uses as treating ear mite infestations, upper respiratory problems, and for stress relief. In recent years, however, compelling evidence has accumulated that essential oils can be toxic to cats, whether taken internally, applied to the skin, or simply inhaled.
The liver is most often the organ which is affected by essential oils. Cats’ livers are simply not the same as humans’ livers, and they lack the ability to properly metabolize the various compounds in essential oils. A more complete and technical description of this insufficiency can be found in this article by Dr. Khan.

Toxicity in cats can occur very quickly, through internal or external application, or over a longer period of time, through repeated or continuous inhalation of essential oils, but either way, it can lead to serious liver damage or even death.

Essential Oils Potentially Toxic to Cats
(This list is not all-inclusive)

Peppermint
Lemon Oil
Lavender Oil
Melaleuca Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Cinnamon Bark Oil
Wintergreen Oil
Thyme Oil
Birch Oil
Other oils containing phenol

A Word About Hydrosols

Hydrosols, which are described as the essence left in plants after the oil has been distilled out, have been the topic of a bit of controversy. Some articles advocate the use of hydrosols as a safe alternative to essential oils, while one authority recommends caution in their use.

This article contains just a short overview of some of the dangers to cats by the use of essential oils. The Lavender Cat web site offers extensive background information on this subject. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to use aromatherapy for personal benefits, while securing the safety of their cats.
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I didn’t bother looking up anything on dogs.
The Critter Gang

P.S. The Critter Gang does not recommend Febreeze. Febreeze is made by Proctor & Gamble, which is known for its animal testing and refusal to stop. The Critter Gang has lived virtually Proctor & Gamble free for 20+ yrs. Virtually means only Bounty paper towels because unfortunately we haven’t found a better paper towel.

I highly recommend a product called ’Nature’s Miracle’. It’s an enzyme solution that breaks down the offending ‘stuff’ thereby getting rid of both any stain or odor. It takes up to a week or so to totally work, but it’s safe for pretty much all surfaces and fabrics. We’ve had 3 cats in the house at one time, they all lived to be 15+ years, so we know. And we’ve never had any less than 4 dogs, so again, we know.

Plus this stuff works on anything organic, so it cleans up food spills and stains as well.

You can find this stuff at practically any pet store, either that or a similar enzyme-based product.

[URL removed] Just saw above a recommendation for Odor Out—that’s really good too.

eucalyptus

I think that any scent is good for getting rid of pet odors. I’ve used many different scents and they have all worked pretty well.
Christine

Dragon’s Blood in tarts is great for dogs.

i agree any scent will help.

I use orange oil cleaners and I bet they have a spray now, works good for anything over powering too.

I personally would not want to cover up pet odor but rather eliminate it totally. There is a product you can get from Walgreens or Albertsons called Odor Out. It removes odors from the air. You can also apply it to any area the odor is coming from and it will remove the odor totally.

I have used Febreze and it works well.

There is a Febreeze for dog odors.

Febreeze is the best. for any odor,

OdoBan eliminates all pet odors. You can buy a gallon of it at Home Depot for $10.

Since I am allergic to most scents, I use baking soda as Phaedra suggested.
Clears out odors and does not leave another to mask it. I usually just work it into the rug or furniture and let sit for while then vacuum it out.

I have 6 pets. 3 dogs and 3 cats.
I’ve learned over the past several years, that completely eliminating them can usually be done with Baking Soda, or a Vinegar and Lemon Juice Mix.

If you are just trying to cover them up, by burning candles , tarts, fragrance oils etc, the best I’ve tried so far are Black Cherry, Lemon, Peppermint and Eucalyptus.

Best of luck! :-)

I have found that sprinkling Baking Soda on carpets, and allowing to stand for a few minutes, and then vacuuming them helps eliminate pet odors in the carpet, this will also work on furniture to freshen it. The other thing we use is a natural lemon or lime oil air freshener. These are a wonderful organic way to go, and are also great for any one, human or pet in your house with allergies! Good luck!

I have always used vinegar with a citrus oil follow up. Everything from pet issues to potty training accidents. We have a room in our barn for everything from whelping to kidding and in the worst days of the winter it is usually full. It is our outdoor heated living room and can get “funky.” I clean it with vinegar after anyone graduates to a stall of their own, then spray with lemon oil and it has no remnant odor. Even days later.

Vinegar and water works well believe it or not.

uh… lysol and a scrub brush

The only thing I have found to wash throw rugs and get the pet odors out is with Pine Sol.

Mustard gas…or are you AGAINST killing the offending pet? Hey, I’m just joking here!
No, seriously…there is a spray product, ‘Ozione or Ozion…’ comes in a small, spray can, metal can, blue & white print and logo…they advertise that one drop will take care of a skunk…and, although that’s not quite true—it is great for covering up strong, funky smells…try it.
I was surprised to hear that essential oils were so toxic to cats! No wonder I don’t have any around here on my essential oil farm….[OK, now look—these are only jokes!]
:)

Any citrus scented product will work wonders.

Masking with fragrances may not work if animals have continued access to the area. If the odor is from urine or feces, they tend to resoil the area if they detect even the slightest scent. I think enzyme-based treatments like Petzyme or Bac-out are the way to go. Some items may be too difficult to deodorize completely if it has soaked through (for example, sofa cushions), in which case it may be better to replace it, if possible.

Yeah, it can help. However, don’t forget about a cleaner. I think that this is the most important part of cleaning. However, the quality of the cleaner does matter. That’s why it is necessary to read reviews on [URL removed] before making a purchase.

I feel for you, man. Pets can do some stupid stuff sometimes and you’re always the one who’s stuck with taking care of them. That said, I want to recommend [URL removed] these tablets helped me out a lot of times when my dog ate something bad. I personally use this store, so you won’t get any counterfeit products there.