Pet Spending At An All Time High

As one would think, during a recession people would spend less on extras for their pets.  However, annual spending on pets has reached an all time high.

In 2011, American Pet Products Association reported that Americans spent $50.96 billion on their pets – an all time high and the first time in history more than $50 billion has gone to dogs, cats, canaries, guppies and the sort.

65% of that spending was for food and vet costs.  However, the service category, such as grooming, boarding, pet hotels, pet sitting and day care, grew more than any other.  It rose 7.9% from $3.51 billion in 2010 to $3.79 billion in 2011.

Owners are conscious about taking care of their pets and are planning ahead for when they go on vacation.  Numbers indicate that animal sales and adoptions are flattening out and the number of people switching to a high end food products are topping out.  Pet ownership has become less of an impulse decision and seems that those that have made the commitment to having a pet want to do it right and make their pets the happiest they can be.

Another area in the pet industry is pet insurance and is expected to grow rapidly.  In 2011, insurance was estimated to be at $450 million and is expected to grow over $500 million in 2012.

Entrepreneurs and investors are also taking advantage of the growing pet industry as consumers are looking for creative and innovative products.  Products such as puzzle feeders for dogs along with bionic toys for destructive toys are some of the new products the pet industry is seeing consumers go after.  This proves people care about their pets enough to calm any type of separation anxiety or destructive issues.

Always keep in mind Clear the Air offers wonderful range of Odor Eliminator products to make your pet enjoyably odor free!

Is your trash room odor affecting your business?

Whether it is your apartment buildings trash room or your business’s dumpster room, the odor is strong and can affect your business and way of life.

Why not use Clear the Air to take away the problem?  Clear the Air odor eliminator is guaranteed to take your trashy smells away!

Dumpster rooms are frequently located in close proximity to stores and the foul odors can filter into the store or business.
Earth Care’s Clear the Air Odor Remover Bags are used by Pest Control Professionals to remove dumpster room odors. They are easy to use, just hang them in the dumpster room and they will completely eliminate the odors.

This unique form of Earth Care Products Mineral does not have to come into contact with the odor producer; it will pull the odors from the entire area. Clear The Air draws in odors like a powerful magnet. The odors are absorbed, and neutralized without any fragrances. Clear The Air does not cover up odors; it literally “clears the air” leaving the air fresh and clean. Clear The Air is made from an all natural mineral, is non toxic and biodegradable and safe for Planet Earth. It is safe around children and pets even if eaten.

Directions To Eliminate Odors From Dumpster Room:

• Hang 2 bags for each dumpster. Odors will be eliminated in 24 hours.

• Bags will continue to eliminate odors. Change bags once per month.

• For particularly strong odors sprinkle Earth Care Clear The Air Granules in dumpster. Sprinkle 2 cups over top of trash in dumpster. Odors will be completely eliminated in 24 hours. Add more as needed.

Should you ever have any questions on how to use Clear the Air’s odor eliminators, please call us at 800-611-1611 or email us at pmolina@cleartheair.com.

Clear the Air is International

Did you know we have pest control operator distributors all over the world?  Our international scope is also about to launch into Israel as well!

We are currently in the following parts of the world:

United States

Australia

New Zealand

Canada

Central America

United Kingdom

Ireland

Europe

Middle East

Africa

Asia

Click here to visit our International Pest Control Operators web page.

Day #3 of Helpful Tips For You And Your Pet

We are happy to announce Day #3 of our Helpful Pet Owning Tips.  Each day we will have a new helpful tip for you and your pet to keep in mind.

Day #3: Preparing for a New Pet

Before you bring you new furry friend home, you need to prepare your home to prevent any confusion and stress that may arise from your pet being in its new environment.

Supplies – You need to make sure you have For example, if you are bringing a new cat home, make sure the litter box is all set up.  Make sure to have food, food and water bowls, leash, harness/collar, brushes and so on.

Delegate Tasks – Make sure it is decided who will be in charge of what for your new pet.  This is important to establish before you start looking for your new pet.  Who will do the grooming, feeding, exercising, cleaning, playtime, etc.

Pet-Proof – Make sure you make your home safe for your new friend.  There are many household items that people are not aware of that can make your pet extremely sick or cause death.  Check out our Day #1 Tip for a list of these items.

Handling – Everyone in the family needs to know how to safely pick up your pet.  There are certain times, such as during feeding, that your pet should be left alone.  Make sure everyone in the family is knowledgeable on how to handle your new family pet.

Other Pets – Not only will your new pet be nervous at first in his/her new home, if you have any existing pets, they will probably at first be ticked off that there is another animal being brought into the house.  At first, it will be helpful to keep them separated and gradually introduce them for short amounts of time.

Of course if your new pet has an accident in the house, please use Clear The Air’s Odor Remover to completely eliminate any foul odors.  Good luck with your new pet!

Clear The Air Donating $1 For Each New Facebook Fan To The San Diego Humane Society

Please remember to share with others on Facebook that we are donating $1 for each new Facebook Fan that “likes” our page (Clear the Air) to the San Diego Humane Society for the month of January. It is such an easy way to raise money for animals looking for a Forever Home!!

Keeping Your Cat’s Litter Box Odor Free

If you can smell your cat’s litter box, it is very overdue for a cleaning and has already been noticeable to your cat for some time.

Just like you wouldn’t like to use a bathroom where a toilet hasn’t been flushed for days, your cat does not enjoy doing his business somewhere the smell is overpowering.  This can lead to the problem of your cat going to the bathroom outside his litter box because the odor in his litter box is overpowering.

A cat’s sense of smell is much more sensitive than ours.  They can sense 200 million odors so you can imagine how critical it is to keep their litter box odor free.  Get in the habit of scooping your cat box at least once a day – it will hardly take any time to do and you wont ever have to face a really dirty box.  Each day it is a good idea to sprinkle Earth Care’s Cat Urine Odor Eliminator after every scooping as well.

Completely emptying your cat box and cleaning it out with soap and water is a good idea to do every two weeks.  It is impossible to get every bit of soiled litter out of the box by simply scooping so ensuring the litter is completely dumped on a regular basis will keep your cat and his nose – along with yours – happy.  Before you fill the clean litter box with litter, sprinkle Earth Care’s Cat Urine Odor Eliminator at the bottom of the box.  This will help to provide an extra layer of odor elimination.

Did you know Earth Care Products Clear the Air is 100% all natural?

If you care about the environment and do not want to use caustic chemicals or add fragrances to the air to eliminate nasty odors than Earth Care’s Clear The Air Odor Eliminators are your answer. Clear The Air is made from a blend of all natural minerals. It is not-toxic, non-hazardous, non-caustic, and biodegradable. It can be safely used around pets and children and can even be eaten with no harm.
Many of the odor and pollution control products on the market today act merely as masking agents. This means they add chemicals to the air to cover up odors and actually increase the level of indoor pollutants in the process. Clear The Air, on the other hand, truly eliminates odors and cleans the air by adsorbing and neutralizing the odors. Clear The Air products are especially beneficial to those who suffer from chemical sensitivity which can be aggravated by fragrances.
Clear The Air is used to eliminate odors by simply sprinkling the granules on or near the soiled areas, or hanging an Earth Care Odor Remover Bag in the room with odors. This unique form of Earth Care Products Mineral does not have to come into contact with the odor producer; it will pull the odors from the entire area. Clear The Air draws in odors like a powerful magnet and the odors are absorbed, and neutralized without any fragrances. Clear The Air does not cover up odors; it literally “clears the air” leaving the air fresh and clean.
To dispose of Clear the Air simply add it to your soil, it is an excellent nitrogen soil amendment.

Great Customer Testimonial

Here is a great customer testimonial we recently received.  The customer was going to have to replace their basement carpet because of a terrible odor.  Thankfully our product removed the odor for them, saving them thousands of dollars.

No THANK YOU! This stuff is amazing! It saved me a bundle by not having to replace the basement carpet because of the strong “doggie” odor. Now it’s like there never was a dog in my new home. Thanks so much for making this available. I’ve already recommended it to several friends.

DH

Boat Odors Bringing You Down?

Does your boat have that “boat odor”?

Boats typically are filled with powerful odors such as bilge odors, mold and mildew odors, fuel odors, head and holding tank odors, galley odors, smoke odors and pet odors.   In the past boat owners have had to use caustic chemicals, expensive detailing, air purifiers and caustic ozone machines to rid their boat of odors. Thankfully, Earth Care will eliminate all these odors. Earth Care Odor Remover Bags can simply be hung in your boat and they will completely eliminate all these odors.

How to get rid of the odor:

• Hang one Earth Care Odor Remover Bag in each bilge compartment, the head, the galley, the forward cabin and aft cabins. Some air circulation such as an open hatch is needed. Do not put bag directly in standing water.
• All odors are typically eliminated in 24 hours. The bags will continue to eliminate new odors for up to 3 months. Each bag will cover approximately 100 square feet.
• Do not set bag in direct sun.
• If there are strong odors in your boat you may also want to sprinkle Clear The Air Odor Eliminator for Carpets and Furniture on all upholstery and carpet. Leave down overnight and vacuum. All odors will be completely eliminated.

Has your house flooded and/or experienced water damage?

Has your house flooded and/or experienced water damage?  Now that all the water is out and your house has for the most part dried out, unfortunately you are often left with a musty mildew smell that permeates walls, carpets, furniture, window coverings and more.  Thankfully, Earth Care’s Clear the Air Odor Eliminators will completely eliminate these odors.

They are also helpful in basements and other places you experience musty and mildew smells.

Thankfully Clear the Air does not need to come in contact with the odor producer as it will pull the odors from an entire area.  It draws them in like a powerful magnet absorbing and neutralizing the air without any fragrances.

Clear the Air is made from all natural mineral, is non-toxic and biodegradable.  It is also safe around children and pets even if eaten.

Follow these directions to eliminate musty mildew odors from previously flooded areas:

• Hang 1-2 bags in each room with odors. One bag cover up to 100 square feet.
• Bag will continue to eliminate new odors for up to 3 months.
• In addition to the bags sprinkle Clear The Air Odor Eliminator for Concrete or Carpet and Furniture granules on floor and furniture, leave down 24 hours and sweep or vacuum. Odors will be completely eliminated.
• One canister of Clear The Air Odor Eliminator For Concrete or Carpet and Furniture granules covers approximately 100 square feet.
• One Clear The Air Bucket of granules covers 900 square feet.
• Clear The Air can also be sprinkled outside on concrete, decks, lawns and shrubbery to remove musty odors. It is not necessary to remove from lawns and shrubbery as Clear The Air will act as a natural time release nitrogen fertilizer.

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