Those of you with fur babies know that having a pet can bring immense joy and companionship to our lives, but they also come with a few challenges and struggles, particularly when it comes to the cleanliness and hygiene of your homes. While these beloved animals bring warm cuddles and sweet moments, they also leave a wide range of dirt, impurities and messes scattered throughout your pristine house.
Fortunately, there are some cleaning habits that you can build to prevent this from getting out of hand. Here are some cleaning tips for pet owners to help keep your home fresh and fur-free!
Regular Grooming
We all know that establishing a regular household cleaning routine is essential for keeping everything clean and organized, but pet owners will also need to have a regular grooming routine for their furry friends. Aside from ensuring that they have a healthy and lustrous coat, frequent brushing of your pets will also remove any loosened hair and prevent them from falling onto your furniture and floors.
And while you’re at it, you might as well also trim their nails to prevent them from scratching delicate surfaces, as well as clean their ears of any dirt to prevent them from falling around your home.
Have the Right Equipment
While regular grooming is a great way to control your pet’s shedding, it’s definitely not going to stop every loose strand of hair from covering different surfaces and fabrics. That’s why it’s important to invest in the proper cleaning tools and equipment to help you remove these as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Investing in a high quality vacuum cleaner can be the game changer that pet owners are looking for as they can remove every bit of fluff with a few swipes. When looking for a vacuum cleaner, make sure to find a model with powerful suction, as well as specialized attachments and accessories that can cover a wide range of fabrics and materials, while also helping you get into even the tightest corners.
A lint roller is also another handy cleaning tool that you can keep around the house. Lint rollers are great for removing pet hair from your clothes, bed and upholster, and they’re great for easy touch ups and removing the few strands that may have fallen on you.
Remove Stains Immediately
When you bring a pet into your home, you’re also welcoming all the stains and accidents that they can cause, but these don’t have to be a problem. The first and most important rule of stain removal is that immediate action is of the utmost importance. Working to remove these stains while they’re still fresh is always the way to go as the offending liquid hasn’t had the opportunity to completely dry yet.
When faced with a pet-related accident, always start by blotting the area with a paper towel or a clean cloth to absorb as much of the liquid as possible before cleaning the area with an enzymatic cleaner specifically designed to lift pet stains and eliminate the odors. Keep in mind that these stains will only get much more difficult to clean the longer they’re left alone.
Clean Pet Items
Your pet’s items—such as bedding, toys and litter boxes—can harbor unpleasant odors, allergens, bacteria and more, which is why it’s important to clean these regularly as well. Beddings and other fabric accessories should be cleaned according to the manufacturer’s instructions and with pet-friendly detergents, while other items should be washed with a pet-safe soap or thrown in the dishwasher. Make sure to let these items dry completely.
When In Doubt, Call Luce Home!
When you don’t know what to do, it’s best to call in the professionals like Luce Home to handle the job. Luce Home offers a wide range of affordable and customizable cleaning services to cater to your unique household cleaning needs, an example of this being our Part Time Maid Service that sends over a part time cleaner Orchard to handle your long list of chores for you.
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