If you’ve got pets, chances are you’ve also dealt with pet smells. Whether it’s that lingering doggy funk, a surprise cat urine incident, or just general animal odours — it’s not something you want hanging around.
You might have heard that enzyme cleaners are the only way to deal with pet odours.
But here's the truth: Odorex® offers a safer, faster and more reliable solution — and it’s not enzymatic.
In this post, we’ll explain how pet odour elimination really works, why Odorex is different, and why enzyme cleaners aren’t always the best choice.
What Causes Pet Smells?
From wet dog to cat pee to litter box whiffs — pet odours are caused by organic compounds (like urea, ammonia, or oils) breaking down and becoming airborne.
The key to lasting freshness?
Tackle the smell at the source, not just in the air.
Common Pet Odour Solutions (And Why They Often Fail)
Here are the most common methods people use to get rid of pet smells — and their downsides:
🚫 Enzyme Cleaners
How they work: Enzymes "digest" organic waste, breaking it down over time.
The problem?
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Enzymes need perfect conditions to work (right temperature, moisture, pH).
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They’re easily destroyed by detergents or disinfectants.
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They often take hours to days to be effective.
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If the surface has been previously cleaned (say with carpet shampoo), the enzymes may not work at all.
Translation: Enzyme cleaners can be hit or miss — and slow.
Other Methods (That Don’t Eliminate the Source)
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Masking (just adds fragrance — the stink’s still there)
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Ventilation (moves the odour, doesn’t remove it)
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Oxidisers like bleach or ozone (can damage surfaces and harm pets)
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Activated charcoal/adsorption (traps odours temporarily but doesn’t fix the root cause)
How Odorex Works (The Science Behind Our Pet Odour Eliminators)
Odorex products are non-enzymatic — and that’s by design.
Our unique formulation uses a powerful combination of three technologies:
✅ Counteraction
We use odour-neutralising ingredients that cancel out bad smells at the molecular level — not just mask them.
✅ Chemisorption (Bonding)
Our formula chemically bonds with odour molecules to neutralise them permanently.
✅ Absorption
Odour molecules are drawn in and locked away inside the product’s structure, so they can’t escape later.
This means you get instant, permanent odour removal — no waiting, no reappearing smells.
Why Non-Enzymatic is Better for Pet Owners
Unlike enzyme cleaners, Odorex pet odour eliminators are:
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Fast-acting (no waiting 24 hours)
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Safe to use around animals and children
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Effective even if other products were previously used
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Compatible with disinfectants and detergents
So if you’ve been searching for:
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best enzyme cleaner for cat urine
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how to get rid of dog pee smell
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enzyme-free pet odour eliminator
...you're in the right place.
Trusted by Kiwi Pet Owners Since 1999
Our pet odour removers are used daily in homes, vet clinics, groomers, kennels and catteries all over New Zealand.
Whether you're cleaning up after toilet training, managing accidents, or just keeping things fresh — Odorex has you covered.
🧼 Shop our Pet Odour Eliminator Range now and enjoy a fresher home — no enzymes required.
💡 PRO TIP:
Can’t track down the source of that lingering smell? Try our Odorex Pet Odour Stain Detector. It helps you see old hidden pet stains, so you can treat the odour at the source—before it gets worse.
