Sharing your home with a furry friend can be one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also bring its fair share of challenges, like muddy footprints, shedding fur, and unexpected odors. Keeping your house clean when you have pets doesn’t have to feel like a never-ending battle.Let’s dive into the best strategies for keeping your home looking and smelling fresh while living with pets.
1. Dry Your Pet After a Bath or Walk
One of the quickest ways to create a “wet dog wonderland” is by letting your pet air-dry after a bath or a walk in the rain. Instead, use an ultra-absorbent pet towel to dry your furry friend quickly. This will help prevent that lingering damp smell from taking over your home.
Additionally, keep a trusty Spray Mop on standby to tackle any muddy footprints that make their way into your house. The BLADE microfiber mop is particularly effective, removing over 99% of bacteria with just water, so there’s no need for harsh chemicals.
2. Remove Odors – Don’t Just Cover Them Up
Candles and air fresheners can temporarily mask pet odors, but they aren’t a long-term solution. To truly banish unwanted smells, consider investing in an air purifier. Place it in high-traffic areas like the living room and kitchen to help eliminate the not-so-pleasant fragrances your pet might be emitting.
3. Clean All Your Pet Necessities Regularly
Preventing odors starts with keeping your pet’s belongings clean. Regularly wash their fabric toys and bedding in the washing machine. Give their food bowls a good scrub, and sanitize their toys frequently. By maintaining clean pet accessories, you’ll reduce the buildup of odors and bacteria.
4. Keep Your Pet Well-Groomed
To minimize the amount of pet hair on your furniture and floors, keep your pet well-groomed. Regular grooming sessions, whether done at home or by a professional, can significantly reduce shedding.
When pet hair does find its way onto your furniture, a lint roller, a trusty vacuum, and some rubber gloves can make the cleanup process much easier. Rubber gloves are particularly effective; simply glide your hand over the area, and the static electricity will clump the hair together for easy disposal.
5. Maintain Their Litter Box or Cage
Your pet’s toilet is a hotspot for bad smells. For cats, follow the RSPCA’s guidelines and spot clean the litter box daily, with a full clean once a week. For hamsters, bunnies, and other small pets, do a full cage or hutch clean once a week. Fish tanks should be cleaned every two weeks. Always keep a broom handy to quickly sweep up any spills around these areas.
6. Open Windows to Let in Fresh Air
Even in winter, opening your windows daily for a few minutes can work wonders for your home’s freshness. Fresh air helps to ventilate your space and reduce the concentration of any lingering pet odors.
7. Deep Clean Your Home
Sometimes, a deep clean is necessary to keep your home in top shape. Focus on areas where your pets spend the most time. Wash sofa cushions, vacuum furniture, and wipe down walls to remove any accumulated dirt and odors.
Extra Tips for Those Deep Cleaning Days:
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Windows: Pets can leave their mark on windows and doors with paw prints, nose smudges, and tongue marks. Use one of our window cleaning kits for a spotless finish.
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Floors: Choose mop heads made with microfiber material that eliminates over 99% of bacteria with just water. For deep cleaning, the MotorScrubber BLADE is a superstar, killing 99.9% of bacteria with ease.
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Bathroom: After bath time with your furry friend, grab a dustpan and brush set to tidy up any dried mud on the bathroom floor. Use a PVA cloth for windows on your shower screen to achieve an extra sparkle.
Conclusion
Keeping your home fresh and clean with pets might seem challenging, but with the right tools and strategies, it can be a manageable task. By drying your pet after baths, using air purifiers, regularly cleaning pet necessities, grooming your pet, maintaining their litter box, ventilating your home, and performing regular deep cleans, you can enjoy a clean and fresh living space.
Here at One Stop Cleaning Shop, we’re dedicated to helping you maintain a clean home, even with the messiest of pets. Our range of cleaning products is designed to make your life easier and your home fresher. With these tips and tools, you can keep your home looking and smelling great, no matter how many furry friends you have.
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