Keeping your house neat and clean may feel like an ongoing battle with animals around. If your pets stay indoors, fur, odors, and food debris are just some of the everyday challenges you continuously face. Here are our top cleaning tips for pet owners.
Use Lint Rollers or Duct Tape to Remove Fur
One of the top cleaning tips for pet owners is to have a lint roller on hand at all times. These low-cost cleaning tools are a quick and effective way of removing pet hair from your couch, bed, and clothes.
Make your own with duct tape if you don’t have a lint roller on hand. Duct tape is very sticky and will pull the fur off any soft furnishing, like couches and other upholstery. Wrap duct tape around an old paint roller for a quick and easy DIY lint removing tool.
Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners for Removing Stains
White vinegar serves many household purposes, one of which is removing stains from carpets, rugs, and your pet’s bedding. It also works as a natural deodorizer. Pour white vinegar into a spray bottle, spray evenly over the stain, and then leave to dry. Be sure to test a small area first to confirm that it won’t discolor your new expensive couch or rug.
Wipe Their Paws When Coming Inside
One of the most common ways homes with pets become less clean is from the dirt, allergens, and bacteria they track inside from the outdoors. Before your pets come in from outside, brush them down, then clean their paws with pet-safe, non-toxic antibacterial wipes. If you have a dog, associate this step with a small treat to reinforce the positive behavior.
Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners with Cats
One of the best cleaning tips for pet owners with cats in the house is to place specially designed litter mats underneath the litter box. Litter often spills or gets tracked out of the litter box. Cats then spread these granules along with germs around the floor. Litter mats significantly reduce tracking as they catch and contain the granules when your cat leaves the box.
Air Out Your Home
Lastly, to get rid of pet odors, increase ventilation. Aim to keep the windows open for 10-15 minutes each day to improve air quality.
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