“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened,” Anatole France, French poet, journalist, and novelist
As pet owners, we take on a lot of responsibility with our loving creatures. But we have to take extra care of our homes, too, because many of our pets can be messy. Keeping a clean home will make your living space more comfortable for both of you, so in honour of National Pet Day (April 11) and National Pet Month in May, here are five tips that can help with your pet cleaning lifestyle!
Stay on Top of Messes
Housebreaking is crucial in pet training, but accidents happen, especially in the early days. To avoid the mess from staining your rugs or carpets, clean it up as quickly as possible. Try covering the spot with layers of paper towels and newspaper and apply pressure, repeating the process until the area is almost dry. Then, clean the spot thoroughly with cool water, blotting out as much water as possible with paper towels.
For those messy eaters who spill water and food out of their bowls as they chomp away, use pet-friendly placemats to make cleanup easier. You can find adorable placemats at almost any discount store.
Keep Fur Under Control
Lint rollers are a powerful weapon against loose pet hair on clothes, furniture, drapes, and carpets between vacuuming. Some lint rollers are scented for an extra bit of freshness. Keep a sweeping tool like a Swiffer handy to trap and lock any stray fur on hard floor surfaces.
Give Them a Footbath
If you walk your pet or let it roam in the backyard, it might track dirt into your home, leaving little muddy footprints behind. You can prevent this by giving them a footbath as soon as they enter. Be sure to dry their paws before letting them into the rest of the house.
You can also buy the cutest dog booties to keep dog paws clean outside. Many are washable, so you can throw them in the laundry with your pet’s bedding, blankets, and any other linens they regularly use to remove dirt, hair, and odours.
Play With Your Pet!
Hee! This is my favourite tip! Playing with your pet keeps them happy and engaged and less likely to cause spills. That’s because after indoor or outdoor playtime they tend to be more relaxed and less likely to shred a box of Kleenex, dig into your potted plants, or unstuff your couch cushions.
After play, be sure to wash your pet’s toys regularly to remove dirt, saliva, and bacteria. I use mild soap and water to clean the toys and rinse them thoroughly before giving them back.
Keep the Air Clean
If you hate the smell of dirty cat litter, your cat hates it even more! Cats love to be clean, and that extends to their litter tray. Be sure to scoop it out every day and add a layer of clean litter on top to keep the air smelling fresh and help your cat feel more comfortable.
You can also use an air purifier with a HEPA filter to help remove pet dander, hair, and odours from the air. To get the best effect, place the purifier in rooms where your pets spend the most time.
I hope these tips help keep your home clean and fresh for both you and your precious fur babies. See you next time!
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