Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
Trying to keep your house clean when you’re a pet owner can feel like an uphill battle. Between trips to the dog park in the pouring rain to mountain trails and local beaches, it’s nearly impossible to curb those muddy paw prints.
Fur. Dander. Litterboxes. “Accidents.” Let’s face it, having pets in the family can add a lot to your list come cleaning time. But keeping a clean house with pets is not impossible — it just requires some extra work. So, what do you need to know to keep a clean house with pets?
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-Placemats under animal food dishes and water bowl to keep food spills and water drip easier to clean.
-Use washable slipcovers over the furniture pets prefer. Make sure to wash in hot water to kill allergens and other bacteria.
-If you allow pets on beds, bedding must be washed at the same high temperature at least every two weeks. Always wash sheets and slipcovers separately to keep hair from migrating to other fabrics.
-To clean urine stains, blot thoroughly to remove as much moisture as possible then rinse the affected area with a mild solution of dishwashing liquid and water; dry thoroughly. Next, sprinkle baking soda over the area; let sit to absorb any remaining moisture, then vacuum.
-Particularly if you have pets that shed frequently, such as double-coated dogs or long-hair cats like Persians, it’s important to check your air filters. How often? It depends on how many pets you have and how much they shed.
-When removing pet hair from draperies, carpets, and upholstery, don’t automatically reach for the vacuum. Use a rubber latex glove, wet or dry, to do the job because the hair will cling to it.
-Vomit is a combination stain that requires a two-step approach: First scrape as much of the solid bits with the back of a knife into a plastic dustpan. Then blot and treat the remaining stain with an enzymatic product to remove the odor.
-Brushing your dog or cat regularly will decrease the amount of hair in the air and on the floor, Brush your pet outside, if possible, so there’s no need to sweep up after your grooming and select the right tools for the breed you have.
Brushing a cat regularly can also decrease their health problems related to hair, such as constipation and hairballs — something that will also keep your house
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