Do enzyme cleaners actually work better than oxy or molecular odor eliminators?

Not always. Specialist communities strongly favor enzymatic formulas for deep-set urine because they digest the odor-causing residue rather than masking it, and that consensus is real. However, testing coverage referenced by Consumer Reports found the top-performing pet stain-and-odor spray in their lineup was actually an oxidizer, not an enzyme cleaner. The practical takeaway from reviewers is that enzyme cleaners excel at saturating and breaking down old, soaked-in urine, while oxy formulas often win on speed and fresh stains.