Out Spot and Good Buddy Cat Vomit Pet Stain Removal Product Review

Cat vomit is not fun to talk about or to clean up. If you have cats, then you know all about the distinctive hack-hack-hack sound your cat makes right before hurling all over your carpet. For people with lighter colored carpets, cat vomit stains can be notoriously difficult to remove without professional cleaning. However, if you cannot afford professional cleaning for every hair ball incident, then check out a stain and odor removal product called Good Buddy (formerly Out Spot).

Note: If your pet vomits regularly, be sure to take your lovable fur ball to the vet for a check-up as it may be an indication of a medical problem.

What is Out Spot and Good Buddy?

I first discovered this unassuming looking product at a Whole Foods store one afternoon. Caster & Pollux manufacturers this product as well as a fine line of natural pet food, snacks, and toys. I picked up a 32 fluid ounce spray bottle in citrus scent for just under $11. Armed with my new tool in fighting cat vomit stains, I went home and tried it out on my light cream colored carpet.

I recently learned that Castor & Pollux has changed the name of this product line from Out Spot to Good Buddy so you may find it under either name at pet stores.

This cleaner uses an enzyme formula to break down common stains caused from urine, vomit, feces, mildew, and spoiled food. All these yucky things are treatable with this one product.

Does Out Spot and Good Buddy Work?

My cat had a particularly nasty hair ball early one morning. Like 2:00 a.m. early. I cleaned up the tangible hair remnants and then thoroughly saturated the stain with my Out Spot product. I let the product soak in for a few hours, as indicated on the bottle. When I went back to check on it, I discovered that the formula had, in fact, cleaned up the stain and was no longer visible.

I did try using this product on old, existing stains that I could not remove with other products. I even had a professional carpet cleaner try to remove an existing stain. As expected, Out Spot did not treat and dissolve old, worn-in stains. As with most stain treatment products, the sooner that you can use Out Spot or Good Buddy on a pet stain, then the better your end results will be.

If your cat decides to hack one up on your favorite shirt or pair of pants, you can treat the stain with Good Buddy, let it soak for a while, and then run through your washing machine.

Where Can I Buy Out Spot and Good Buddy?

The Out Spot branded product may still be available in specialty pet stores in your area. However, since the product line has changed to Good Buddy, you can purchase this product directly from Castor & Pollux in a 16 ounce size for $7.29 or a 32 ounce size for $10.49.

Sources:
personal experience
Castor & Pollux