My Top Picks
The [DoggieLawn Real Grass Puppy Pee Pads](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=DoggieLawn+Real+Grass+Puppy+Pee+Pads&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall winner with real hydroponic grass that lasts about two weeks and smells genuinely fresh. The [Fresh Patch Disposable Dog Potty](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Fresh+Patch+Disposable+Dog+Potty&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the closest competitor and offers a subscription that auto-delivers, which I loved during my busiest weeks. For synthetic the [PETMAKER Puppy Potty Trainer with Artificial Grass](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=PETMAKER+Puppy+Potty+Trainer+with+Artificial+Grass&tag=thetestedhub-20) is a solid three-tier system that drains well and cleans easily. The [Porch Potty Premium Synthetic Grass Pad](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Porch+Potty+Premium+Synthetic+Grass+Pad&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the most premium option and the only one I would trust on a real apartment balcony. Finally, the [Frisco Indoor Grass Potty Patch](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Frisco+Indoor+Grass+Potty+Patch&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the budget synthetic pick that gets the job done for a small dog.
Check price on Amazon →I compared indoor potty grass with my apartment puppy through a long winter to find the pads and patches that actually held up to a real dog.
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The picks, reviewed
My Top Picks
The [DoggieLawn Real Grass Puppy Pee Pads](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=DoggieLawn+Real+Grass+Puppy+Pee+Pads&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall winner with real hydroponic grass that lasts about two weeks and smells genuinely fresh. The [Fresh Patch Disposable Dog Potty](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Fresh+Patch+Disposable+Dog+Potty&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the closest competitor and offers a subscription that auto-delivers, which I loved during my busiest weeks. For synthetic the [PETMAKER Puppy Potty Trainer with Artificial Grass](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=PETMAKER+Puppy+Potty+Trainer+with+Artificial+Grass&tag=thetestedhub-20) is a solid three-tier system that drains well and cleans easily. The [Porch Potty Premium Synthetic Grass Pad](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Porch+Potty+Premium+Synthetic+Grass+Pad&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the most premium option and the only one I would trust on a real apartment balcony. Finally, the [Frisco Indoor Grass Potty Patch](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Frisco+Indoor+Grass+Potty+Patch&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the budget synthetic pick that gets the job done for a small dog.
FAQs
Real grass smells better and feels more natural to dogs but needs replacement every couple of weeks, while synthetic grass lasts months with regular cleaning.
I rinse mine with diluted enzyme cleaner twice a week and spray it down with a hose on the balcony once a month to keep odors out of the apartment.
