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Your carpets will be smelling fresh in no time.

We love our furry friends, but welcoming a dog or cat into your family can get, well, messy. Whether you're dealing with a puppy who isn't quite housebroken or a cat who's averse to their litter box, you might find yourself cleaning up some messes courtesy of your cuddly pal. Even if you're lucky enough to miss out on the bathroom issues pets often have, you might find yourself sweeping up pet hair every single day, wondering where it all comes from. To make things easier, we've rounded up the best carpet cleaners for pets you can buy now.

These carpet cleaners tackle the most unpleasant messes and leave you with a clean carpet and a room that smells fresh. We've also included carpet cleaners designed specifically to pull pet hair up from your carpet and upholstery, so you'll no longer find yourself covered in pet hair after sitting on the couch. While these carpet cleaners and vacuums are especially good for pet-related messes, they'll also be handy when it comes to cleaning up kid messes and all the other dirt and debris that's just part of life. And best of all, these devices work quickly, so you won't have to spend the whole afternoon scrubbing the carpet. Instead, you can use that time to take a stroll with your dog or pick out this year's dog Halloween costume.

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"If you have multiple dogs and clean your carpets on the regular, I recommend investing in the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Max Clean Pet Pro Full-Size Carpet Cleaner," says Becky Simmonds, a rescue worker and dog walker who is on the team at Breed Advisor.

"This carpet cleaner is ideal for homes that get muddied up quickly due to heavy pet traffic. With the multiple attachments this product comes with, there are not a lot of stains it can't remove. I own one myself, and my carpet always comes up spick and span after use," she explains.

"It has a detachable stain tool that you can use to scrub the carpet, loosening any debris that a typical carpet cleaner wouldn't clear," explains Simmonds. Plenty of happy reviewers on Amazon say it's great for pet messes, with one reviewer saying it's a "must-have" with pets.

Dog trainer and founder of K9 of Mine, Meg Marrs, says this cordless vacuum helps her clean up after her own dog. "I'm crazy about all the attachments the Roborock comes with, like an attachment for upholstery, which is essential for de-furring the couch," she shared.

"Using a cordless vacuum makes it easier for me to do quick mini cleans, which go a long way to preventing a build-up of dog hair all over the house."

The Bissell Little Green Machine is a #1 best-seller with more than 32,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and for good reason. One reviewer shared, "If you have pets that sometimes yack on the carpet or have bathroom accidents on your rug or furniture, this is the product for you."

I also happen to own this machine, and can confirm it makes quick work of any stain or grime you might find in your home.

While it's easy to find yourself spending hundreds on carpet cleaners, this Hoover carpet cleaner is less than $100 and does a great job when it comes to pet-related messes. One happy reviewer even said this is the "ideal carpet cleaning machine for apartment-dwellers with pets and carpets."

This stationary vacuum makes it easy to clean up pet hair, food, and other minor messes. You just sweep pet hair and other debris towards the vacuum and then it automatically activates and sucks it all up. Pretty cool! One reviewer says, "This makes clean up so much easier than having to drag a vacuum out every day."

This small but powerful vacuum has tons of rave reviews on Chewy. The hard bristles on the nozzle are specifically designed to catch pet hair so you can vacuum it right up.

There's a reason Dysons are so popular: they really work. This one is specifically designed to deep clean homes that have pets, and converts from a stick vacuum to a handheld one easily. One satisfied reviewer writes, "My carpets look brand new again, which I thought was impossible considering all the pet hair that had accumulated due to my old vacuum not being able to capture it."

✔️ Size: "It's easy to fall head-over-heels for a carpet cleaner's efficiency without thinking about how it will fit into your home," says Simmonds. "Some of the most effective carpet cleaners are bulky and heavy, so they aren't suitable for smaller homes. Ensure you check the dimensions of the cleaner, so you know it'll fit in all of the gaps your pets frequent." Additionally, you'll want to consider what kind of storage space you're working with, so you don't buy a top-of-the-line cleaner only to have no room for it.

✔️ Accessories: Many carpet cleaners come with attachments and accessories specifically designed to get out tough stains, like pet urine. A few of the accessories Simmonds recommends keeping an eye out for are cleaners that have two separate tanks — one for the fresh cleaning solution, and one for the dirty solution — and cleaners with antimicrobial pet tools.

✔️ Capacity: If you're looking at a carpet cleaner that has a tank for the cleaning solution and/or a dustbin, it's worth considering how large it is. Some smaller cleaners will be easier to maneuver, but may need to be emptied more frequently.

✔️ Corded or Cordless: While cordless vacuums might be easier to maneuver, they tend to have less suction power than corded machines. If you have multiple pets, it might be worth investing in the more powerful option.

✔️ Cleaning solution: If you're using a carpet cleaner that relies on a cleaning solution, double-check that it's pet-safe. It's a safe bet that cleaning solutions formulated for pet messes won't contain anything toxic for pets, but always do your research. If possible, you can also keep your pets in another room until your carpet dries so they don't ingest anything they shouldn't.