For many of us, a home simply isn’t complete without a pet or two, or three! However, there can be no disputing the fact that they can be smelly and dirty at times, and keeping a clean home with pets can be a real challenge. Here are a few simple and effective tips for keeping your home as clean and tidy as possible when there are pets involved:
Use a vacuum cleaner:
Pet dander can be a real pain, especially as many pets constantly shed, causing an unsightly scene in and around your home. Pet dander can even be harmful to your health, so cleaning it up as often as possible is essential for a clean and hygienic home. The best way of ensuring that the dander doesn’t get spread around too much is to use a vacuum cleaner and to regularly vacuum those areas of your home in which your pets spend the most time.
For those rooms of your home prohibited to pets, try to keep the doors closed that so no dander or general pet debris can enter them, reducing the areas that require regular vacuuming
your pets:
Some pets enjoy being groomed, while others do not, however, regular brushing of any furry pets is highly recommended if you’re to limit the dander and debris that can easily spread all over your home. Wherever possible, groom your pet(s) outside to prevent loose hair and dirt from going all over the floor and adding to your workload.
Wipe grubby paws:
This may be an easier task with canine pets than with felines, but if your pet has spent some time outside, try to wipe their paws clean before they re-enter the home. This may be easier said than done in many cases, but you should try as it will limit the amount of grubby paw prints on your floors and furniture. Having a mat in front of the door may help to limit paw prints from coming inside your home, too.
Avoid the use of rugs:
While rugs are an attractive addition to any home, they are a nightmare to keep clean with pets on the scene, so try to limit their use in those areas of your home that your pet frequents.
Place covers on your furniture:
If your pets are given free rein of your home, and can often be found curled up asleep on your furniture, then it’s best to place covers on the items in question to prevent them from become dirty and spoiled over time.
While it would be so much easier to keep a clean home without pets, they are often cherished members of the family and so measures such as those mentioned above are best employed so that you can enjoy a healthy, clean home with your beloved pets. If you have a lot of pets and are finding the cleaning too much to handle, simply call in an expert cleaning company who will help to get your home spotless again.
