Many American homes are not complete without the addition of pets, and often in the form of dogs, but while they provide us with companionship and unequivocal love, they can also ruin our homes and make them look and smell unclean.
So, if your four-legged friend is ruining your clean home, here’s what you can do:
- Groom your pooch more often:
Regular grooming will prevent your pet from shedding their hair all over your home, and if you can’t do it daily, you should at least try to do it a couple of times a week. Brushing your dog outside is an even better idea, since you don’t have to sweep up the hair and dirt that will inevitably be shed.
- Keep a constant supply of cleaning materials at hand:
Cloths that are commonly known as ‘swiffers’ are great for picking up dog hair from wooden or tiled floors, and don’t tend to blow the debris around as a vacuum cleaner sometimes can. Always have one close at hand, along with some antibacterial wipes for little (or big!) mishaps.
- Try to prevent mud and grime from entering your home:
Placing a towel and a bowl of water outside your door for wiping grubby paws before your dog enters your home, is a simple way of helping reduce the amount of grime that comes into your home from your pooch. Mats can also be placed strategically to limit muddy pawprints.
- Walkies!
Exercising your dog regularly is a great way of reducing the energy that they have inside your home for destroying things, or generally making a mess! Chew toys are another form of entertainment for your dog that should keep them occupied while you’re not at home to monitor them.
- Give your furry friend a bath from time to time:
There are no real rules on how often you should bathe your dog, and a lot will depend on their breed, their health and how smelly they get! However, dogs should only be bathed if they need it, as doing this too often can strip the natural oils from their coats and promote dryness which can lead to a lot of discomfort for your dog. So, if your dog is pongy or dirty, wash him and this will also help get rid of loose hairs and dander, while ensuring that your furniture and flooring doesn’t take on a distinctly doggy aroma!
Pets should always be a part of our homes, but we don’t want them to ruin them and make them smelly and dirty. Since we are the responsible humans, it’s our obligation to prevent our homes from being ruined by our beloved animal companions, by cleaning up after them and limiting the amount of damage they can do. Follow these tips and man and dog should be able to live in complete harmony!