Pets really do make a home feel like a home, but as much as we love our pooches, we don’t want our homes to smell of them. Whether you clean up after your pets yourself, or hire a cleaning service to help, one way or another, those nasty odors have got to go!
Here are a few tips for eliminating pet odors from your home:
Removing pet smells naturally
It’s not essential to use harsh chemicals to get rid of pet odors in your home, and with a combination of baking soda, white vinegar and some handy tools, you can achieve a fresh smelling home, all of the time; here’s how:
- Open windows and turn ceiling fans on to allow fresh air to circulate
- Replace the filters in your home’s HVAC system
- Sweep up or vacuum dirt, pet hair, and dander from all floors
- Mop hard surface floors to remove any debris and dust missed during sweeping.
- Sprinkle baking soda on upholstery, pillows, drapes, rugs and carpets and allow it to be absorbed for around 15 minutes before vacuuming
- Use your vacuum’s crevice tool to get into the cracks of furniture
- Use white vinegar to treat any pet stains on carpets or upholstery
- Regularly wash your dogs bed and toys
- Regularly wash your bedding if your pet sleeps with you
Getting rid of that poochy pong, at the source
Sometimes, eliminating that doggy aroma before it has a chance to permeate your home, can work, and ear infections can sometimes cause a foul odor to emanate from your furry best friend. If Fido is scratching his ear often and it smells bad, a trip to the vet is in order to determine the cause and establish a treatment plan.
Your dog’s breath can also smell pretty foul sometimes, but regular dental care and brushing your dog’s teeth, can minimize any unpleasant odors.
Dogs also occasionally roll in things that are disgusting to us, and that, combined with sweat and other bodily secretions, can build up to make your home smell bad. Regular bathing (do check with a vet as to how often you can/should bathe your pet) and grooming can help with this, and make your dog’s aroma linger a lot less.
Do note that if your dog is still smelling after you’ve tried the following tips, it could be time to let your local veterinarian take a look at them to check they’re aren’t any underlying problems.
Keeping your pet clean, as well as your home, should help prevent nasty smells from taking over, but if you have a particularly stinky dog or home, why not have a professional cleaning company come in and clean the place from top to bottom on a regular basis?
