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Seems like people have tried all sorts of methods for cleaning their Pet Zooms with average results. I have had mine for about 5 months now and am not having a problem with the smell at all. Here's what I do: -Take it to the bathtub and spray it down until the water runs clear. -Lay it flat and intact (grass in tray, etc) in the tub and sprinkle about 1/4-1/2 cup bleach (I use scented). -Fill the tray to the brim with water. -Let soak for about 30 minutes. -Dump bleach water out and rinse all parts separately VERY WELL. -Allow to dry COMPLETELY before using. Do this once a week, weekends are best when you are home to take your dog outside yourself. Using bleach is a common way to disinfect pet toys and even baby toys, as long as you rinse it very well and allow it to dry! Also, try to keep the poops outdoors, as this will cut down on the cleaning hassle significantly. My dog was initially reluctant to use this (she was never trained on puppy pads, just outside grass), but I found that if I led her to it with a leash and just hung out on it, she would eventually go. Now she uses it during the day when I'm at work, no problem! I like the length of the grass, it's nice and short which makes it much easier to clean. The tray is pretty basic, nothing fancy. I do with it was another color other than black so I could see how dirty it was, but oh well. For the price it's great! UPDATE: I've had this for almost two years now and it is no longer possible to keep the grass from smelling for more than a day or two. I highly recommend getting these washable puppy pads http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003B3W6C8/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00 My dog is so used to going on the tray that she didn't even blink when I made the switch. I replace it every 2-3 days and just wash them with some detergent and a tiny amount of bleach. Smells fresh and new every time!