HOW TO KEEP YOUR HOME CLEAN WHEN YOU HAVE PETS
Updated: Jan 18, 2023
We all adore our animal pals, but the odor, hair, and dirt that they leave behind are not to our liking. Having pets can make it challenging to maintain a clean home.
We just switched from having just one cat to having two cats and one dog. Since keeping my home clean is so essential to me, it goes without saying that there was a period of adjustment. To make my life easier, I have spent years developing cleaning routines and behaviors that I follow every morning, evening, weekday, and month.
I, therefore, realized that I had to find a method to enjoy our pets without becoming overwhelmed by the mess they make. Here are some of the greatest suggestions I have found for maintaining a pet-friendly house, and since they have been so beneficial to me, I thought I would share them with you in the hopes that you would also find them to be useful.
13 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOME CLEAN WITH PETS
1. REGULARLY GROOM YOUR ANIMALS.
Making ensuring your pet is frequently groomed is one of the greatest ways to reduce pet dander if you have allergy sufferers in your home. In order to achieve this, you can:
Frequently brush your pet (but remember that it's preferable to do this outside if you have allergy sufferers in your home.)
Bathing your pet to keep them clean and smelling good. This will eliminate allergies in addition to dirt. Just be careful not to bathe your pet too often as this can cause their skin to become dry. In between baths, we like cleaning wipes to get rid of odor and dirt.
2. CONSISTENTLY CLEAN TOYS, MATTRESSES, AND BLANKETS.
To eliminate any odors that are left behind, wash your pet's blankets, toys, and bedding periodically.
3. WHEN PAWS 🐾 ENTER FROM OUTSIDE, WIPE THEM OFF.
Dogs are infamous for rolling about in the mud or splashing in puddles. To clean up muddy paw prints, keep an old towel or cleaning wipes at the door.
4. RESOLVE MESSES RIGHT AWAY.
Invest in an enzyme-based cleanser and keep it on hand. For this, hand-held steamers also work well. Stains and pet scents are less likely to occur when messes are cleaned up as soon as they occur.
5. YOU MUST USE LINT ROLLERS.
Lint rollers should always be available for removing pet hair from furniture. Additionally, it aids in lessening odours that could stick to clothes. It works particularly well on blankets, decorative pillows, and lamps.
6. OBTAIN A TRAY FOR DRINKS AND FOOD.
We purchased a cheap boot pad from Walmart to contain food and water spills. It simplifies cleanup.
7. OFTEN VACUUM AND MOP
Because you will be vacuuming a lot, make an investment in a good
To keep up with all the pet hair and filth, I make an effort to vacuum each day. Having a Swiffer mop on hand allows us to easily clean up spills on our laminate floors.
8. PURCHASE AN AIR PURIFIER.
When you have pets in the house, especially if you have allergy sufferers, air purifiers should be seriously examined. Since they clean the air in your home, they assist in relieving symptoms by eliminating dust and allergens.
9. REGULARLY CLEAN THE LITTER BOX.
To prevent it from starting to smell, try to clean the litter box every day. Additionally, purchasing cat litter designed specifically for many cats may be helpful if you have more than one cat in your home in order to neutralize the smell.
10. KEEP WET ANIMALS IN ONE PLACE.
If you have pets, you are likely familiar with the stench they leave behind when they come inside after being outside in the rain. The best course of action is to confine them to a single space, such as a laundry room, mudroom, or kitchen until they are totally dry.
11. POSITION A CARPET IN FRONT OF THE LITTER BOX.
It's time to acquire a rug if you deal with a cat that frequently empties its litter box. We no longer need to continually sweep up loose litter from the floor because we keep a rug in front of the litter box.
12. HAVE A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING
I'm all about keeping the clutter in my house under control and maintaining a basket to store all the toys has been a tremendous help.
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13. LET YOUR WINDOWS OPEN
Finally, one of the finest things you can do to keep your home smelling clean and fresh, especially if you have dogs because aromas can linger, is to open the windows. It doesn't take much fresh air to significantly reduce some odors in your house.
Without a doubt, owning a pet entails a great deal of responsibility, but they are also a blessing, and we couldn't picture life without them.
Hopefully, these tips have been helpful to you to make cleaning your home easier when you have pets.
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