Washing Machine Tablets for Pet Homes
For the washer smell that comes back two days after you clean it
★★★★★ 4.4 · 72 reviews- ✓ Flushes trapped pet hair out of the drum, door seal and drain filter
- ✓ Stops the sour, wet-dog smell at the source
- ✓ Breaks down pet oil, soap film and waxy fabric softener buildup
- ✓ Protects your washer from buildup so it lasts longer
- ✓ No bleach, no harsh acid, no fragrance. Safe for every washer and septic
A 3-enzyme system. Three enzymes, each doing a different job on the mess pets leave behind: one goes after the protein in pet hair, one after the oil from their coats, and one after the everyday grime and detergent film that builds up alongside it.
That's why it works where soap doesn't. Detergent is built to lift dirt off fabric. Enzymes break down the organic stuff itself, so it lets go of the drum and rinses away.
And what isn't in it:
- No bleach
- No harsh acids
- No artificial fragrance — clean should smell like nothing at all
Because the enzymes only work on organic material, the rubber, metal and plastic in your machine are left alone. Septic safe.
12 tablets per box.
Make sure the washer is empty. Drop one tablet straight into the drum, not the soap tray. Run a hot cycle or the clean washer setting. Wipe the seal when it finishes.
First two weeks: one tablet, three times, to clear built-up residue. After that: one tablet every two weeks.
Between washes: leave the door and the detergent drawer open so the machine can dry out. Repair techs recommend it, and it keeps new mildew from getting started.
Detergent is made to lift dirt off clothes. It leaves a soap film behind inside the machine, and that film feeds the germs living in there. More soap means more buildup, not less.
Fabric softener is worse. It leaves a waxy, sticky layer inside the drum and the drawer, and pet hair and grime stick right to it.
HE, front load, top load, compact and stackable. Stainless or white interior. Septic tanks and city systems are both fine.
Your washer looks clean. It isn't.
You wash the dog's blankets, the towels and the couch covers in the same machine. From the outside, it looks clean.
Behind the drum, inside the fold of the door seal, down in the drain filter and the detergent drawer, it's holding months of pet hair, skin flakes, coat oil and soap film. Detergent washes right over it.
So every load picks a little of it back up. That's the “wet dirt” smell on clean towels. It's why the smell is back two days after a hot cycle, and why some pet owners end up hauling the dog's things to the laundromat or pricing out a new washer.
It was never your laundry habits, and it was never the dog. It's the machine.
Deep clean for everything your pets leave behind
Pet hair, odor and residue — out of the places you can't reach.
One tablet reaches all six. No scrubbing, no taking anything apart.
Real pet owners
Cleaner washer. Fresher laundry.
I never really thought that cleaning the washer was the cause of the smell I was getting on my son's clothes specially on the ones made from polyester, we only use two boxes of the cleaner and it maintains it clean now.
We actually use these for our commercial washers at our facility because we have run a dog grooming business and it is the reason why we haven't had any issues with our washers anymore
We have gone thru 2 washers in the last 6 years so we really think this is going to extend the life of our 3rd machine. It's been 2.5 years already and the machine still looks and works like new.
The smell from our 4 dogs was so bad, we would have to wash their items at the laundromat because we didnt want to mix our clothes with the dog's bed and blanket, but this stuff luckily has kept the hair at bay.
Customer Reviews
Top reviews from the United States
Amazing product
Works great
Very good product
Works great, keeps machine clean
Definitely took the smell away. And I'm noticing that it is slowly taking away the black spots that were left along the rubber.
2 people found this helpful
These pods worked well. It loosened the grind and dirt up but I still had to wipe and scrub to get it off but the washer had never been cleaned before. Ran it 2 times. I will continue to use them every so often.
1 people found this helpful
Great product. I will be buying it again.
I will have just my clothes and towels of my own and not LUCKY's bedding or his towels!!! I figure one with pet and one without use it one every other times!!!
Excellent results! I highly recommend this product and prefer it over the one I was using for many years!
These tablets effectively clean my front load washer. I've certainly noticed a difference when comparing before vs. after.
Works great love their products will order again
Really Good Product. Better results than recommended
This works great.
I use once a month. If you have a front loading washer I highly recommend.
My tub comes out super clean
It works very good
I does work, I use this once a month for my washer and overall very pleased that it keeps the unit fresh and clean.
Good product
it worked very well
Stuff is good
This product is working well. The odour from my washer is diminishing.
Simple and easy to use.
Easy to use and it works really well. I will be buying this again for my front load washer.
It was a good product. I used it right after I got it and much smaller tablets that I'm used to but boy there was a lot of sudsing going on there.
Help to keep the washer cleaned.
It really refreshed my washer.
It's really good product for washing machine bed smells is gone
Works great cleans machine
It works
Easy to use
Work good
Cleaned the washing machine very will. Please with the produce.
It worked!! My machine is clean now. But you have to spend time really cleaning the drum. Its purpose it to losen it up so cleaning is easier. it doesn't smell anymore. But it needs to be done on a regular basis to keep it clean.
1 people found this helpful
clean very well
Excellent product!
Second time ordering. Works great to get any smell out of my washer on first try
Works really well, my machine needed a double clean because it hadn't been serviced since the original owners got it. But now it smells better and things are clean:)
Tried it seemed to work will know More with more usage
cleans and smells clean
Worked a treat! Will definitely buy again when I run out!
Second time bought these. The do a terrific job cleaning a washer and it always smells afterward. No musty smell.
it did what it was suppose to do. very happy
Worked as explained as far as I could tell
If you haven't cleaned your washing machine in quite some time you'll need at least two of the tablets first time around
1 people found this helpful
Price and delivery was excellent
DOES WHAT IS INTENDED
Really worth it
Good product
I worked for an appliance company and I would say use it once a month and it would keep your washer running for longer.
It cleaned the washing machine very well
A lot cheaper then in the stores. Works great. Differently will be buying again
It does as described. My front load washing machine doesn't stink after 1 tab. Going to do it every 2 weeks to keep my laundry smelling fresh.
1 people found this helpful
Low price and effective cleaner!
My front load washer has had a smell for a few years. It's 11 years old. We always keep the door open but I could never get rid of the smell. One wash with this tablet and the smell is gone. Completely gone. This stuff is miraculous.
3 people found this helpful
you wont regret buying these for your washer!
Moved into a new house that was a previous rental. Ran these through the old front loader washer and it brought out years of gunk and debris! It took multiple runs to get it completely clean, but I'm very happy with results!
Good item very practical for all.
Great product definitely will buy again
These washing machine cleaner tablets are easy to use and do a great job of keeping the washer fresh and clean. After using them, I noticed a cleaner smell and less buildup inside the drum and around the seal.
The tablets dissolve well and require very little effort—just drop one in and run a cleaning cycle. I also like that the package provides a long-lasting supply, making it a good value for the money.
Overall, this is an effective product that helps maintain the performance of the washing machine and keeps odors under control. I would definitely purchase it again.
7 people found this helpful
This is impressive. Easy to use and leaves your machine sparkling clean.
We get our water from a well. It contains a lot of minerals, especially calcium. Cleaner worked well to remove discolouring and the mineral buildup that occurs over time. The biggest thing I noticed was the smell of the washing machine. There used to be a bad odour, that's completely gone. Very happy with the results.
3 people found this helpful
It works
I find this keeps my washing machine clean from mold and smells
well done thanks
Works great, and a great price.
Excellent product to removes smell and clean your washer.
Great product! Will definitely order again when needed.
I clean my machine and I absolutely love the way it smells. It was totally clean.
May need to do another run, but seems to be working
Easy and efficient to clean the machine without many hassles. I have a front facing washer machine (Samsung) and only need to place the tablet in the barrel and set the self-clean button. The cleaning cycle would take around 4 hours but the mildew smell goes away and the machine cleans the clothes more effectively! Highly recommend to use self-clean the machine during the non-busy electrical times according your local electricity time-of-use price periods!
3 people found this helpful
I will be honest I didn't expect much but was I ever wrong! This stuff works amazing! My machine was smelling and dirty and I put one of these pucks in and put the washer on it's clean cycle and the magic began! SO HAPPY! It smells great and was spotless after. I can't believe how amazing this worked and would recommend to everyone!
4 people found this helpful
I've been using this washing machine cleaner and I can really notice the difference. It helps remove built-up residue and odors, and my machine smells much fresher after each use. I like how easy it is to run through a cleaning cycle without any extra effort. It makes me feel better knowing my laundry is being washed in a cleaner machine.
We've been having a lot of troubles with our washing machine smelling musty, moldy, and rotten. The last thing you want after doing a load of laundry (which is a dreaded task in our house) is to have your clean clothes smell like rotten eggs and your entire laundry room smell awful too. Well one of these tabs in the machine for a descaling cycle, and I couldn't believe how fresh it smelled! Some little mold flakes even came up in the machine drum, so these tablets clearly do a great job at true deep cleaning and not just masking odours. Would recommend!
1 people found this helpful
Our machine began to have a smell and look dirty
So I thought I might need two capsules to start with.
I'm very happy with the results!
Please remember to use the hot water and follow the instructions.
I think I will use once a month
Cheaper than a repair bill. Way cheaper than a new washer.
A repair visit for a clogged pump runs a few hundred dollars. A new front-load washer runs over a thousand. The laundromat adds up every week. And every load you have to wash twice is more water, more detergent and more of your time.
Try it for 30 days. If your laundry doesn't come out smelling like nothing at all, we'll refund you.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, and be careful with anyone who says theirs does. Nothing safe for your washer 'melts' hair.
What RootWell does is break the sticky bond gluing hair to the drum and seal. Once that bond lets go, the hair rinses out with the water. Open your drain filter after the first tablet and you'll see it.
It doesn't, and it actually makes things worse. Detergent leaves a soap film behind, and that film is food for the germs living in your washer. More soap means more buildup, not less.
It's the most popular washer hack on the internet and it doesn't work. Vinegar is an acid. Baking soda is a base. Put them together and they cancel out into salty water and a lot of fizz. The fizzing looks impressive. It does nothing to pet oil or hair.
Bleach kills germs on the surface. It can't touch a clump of matted hair. The hair stays behind, the germs grow right back on it, and the smell returns within a couple of days.
Please don't. Mixing bleach and vinegar releases chlorine gas, and it still won't clear trapped pet hair.
RootWell has no bleach and no harsh acid, so there's nothing in it to react.
Hot water loosens some grime, but it doesn't break down matted pet hair or coat oil. That's why the smell is back a couple of days later.
Run that same hot cycle with a RootWell tablet in the drum instead.
Keep doing it. Leaving the door and the detergent drawer open lets the machine dry, so new mildew has a harder time starting.
But it can't remove the hair, oil and sludge already stuck behind the drum and in the drain filter. That's the part RootWell clears.
Straight into the drum, on top of an empty load. Not in the detergent tray. In the tray it dissolves too early and never reaches the parts that need it.
One tablet three times over your first two weeks to clear the buildup. After that, one tablet every two weeks. Takes about thirty seconds.
Each box holds 12 tablets, which works out to about four and a half months of use.
*About $8.50 a month is based on one box at $38.95 used on this schedule.
If the machine never gets cleaned again, yes. Every load of pet bedding adds more hair and oil.
That's why the schedule is one tablet every two weeks after the first clean-out. It takes about thirty seconds, and it keeps the buildup from starting over.
No. There's no bleach and no harsh acid in it. The enzymes only work on organic stuff like hair, oil and skin flakes. Rubber, metal and plastic are left alone.
Yes. It rinses completely clean and nothing stays on their bedding. You're also removing mold and germs from the machine that washes their blankets, which is better for their skin.
Yes. HE, front load, top load, compact and stackable. Stainless or white interior. Septic safe too.
No artificial fragrance. That's on purpose. Pet owners don't want a floral smell layered on top of a dog smell — they want nothing at all, and nothing is the goal.
It clears the cat urine smell trapped in the machine itself, which is usually why it keeps transferring to clean loads. For clothes already affected, treat those separately first.
If your washer doesn't smell better, email us and we'll take care of you.