An enzyme cleaner is a cleaning product that uses enzymes, which are specialized proteins that help speed up chemical reactions. In cleaning products, enzymes help break down organic messes like pet urine, feces, vomit, saliva, food spills, and odor-causing residue. They do this by targeting larger organic compounds, such as proteins, fats, and starches, and breaking them into smaller pieces that are easier to lift, rinse, or wipe away. In other words, the enzymes help break down the stain and odor source.

For pet stains and odors, enzyme cleaners can be especially useful because many pet messes are organic and can linger in surfaces like carpet, upholstery, bedding, turf, and more. RUFF STUFF Bio-Enzyme Stain & Odor Eliminator by Lillian Ruff is designed to target organic, protein-based, and fat-based pet messes, including urine, feces, vomit, saliva, food spills, and odors. As with any cleaner, always follow the product directions and test on a hidden area first.