Pets are a part of our family. Owning pets often comes with extra house cleaning responsibilities. Let’s look at nine home cleaning tips for pet owners.
9 Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
Remove Pet Hair from Furniture
Pet hair gets on everything. Your furniture and clothing may show the hair that your pet sheds. Removing pet hair can be easy though. Wear a pair of rubber gloves and rub them across the surface of your couch and clothing. A lint roller can also do the trick, and yet another option is to use duct tape to remove the fine hairs.
Litter Box Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners
Cat litter is easy to change if it’s already in a trash bag. Put your litter box in a trash bag turned inside out and cinch it securely before adding fresh litter.
When it’s time to completely switch out the litter, gather the ends of the trash bag and lift it out of the box. This method eliminates the mess that comes with cleaning the litter box.
Use Plastic Conduit to Protect Electrical Cords
Do you have a pet that likes to chew on electrical cords? This can make a mess and start a fire. A flexible plastic conduit will protect the cords from being chewed.
You can find this conduit in the electrical department of your local home improvement store. It has an opening along one side that makes it easy to slide the cord into the tube.
Use Baking Soda to Remove Pet Odors
Pet odor can affect your entire home. Baking soda is an easy, non-toxic option for removing pet odor.
Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda on places where your pets like to nap. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes, then vacuum it up. This will help remove any odors left behind by your animals.
Use Plexiglass to Protect Your Doors
Do you have a pet that scratches the door? Protect the door with a thin piece of plexiglass.
Home improvement stores will often cut it to size for free. If not, you can cut it with a utility knife and a ruler. Use roundhead wood screws to secure it to the door.
Create a Practical Dog Washing Station
Bathing your dog can be challenging and messy. Set up a practical dog washing station before the next bath.
Place a bath mat on the bottom of the tub or sink to give your pet traction. Put a hair catcher into the drain to capture loose hair. Use a hand sprayer for better water control.
Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners: Keep Pets Off the Sofa
Keeping your cat or dog off of the furniture when you aren’t home will make it easier to keep it clean. Aluminum foil spread across the arms and back keeps pets off those surfaces because they don’t like the sound it makes.
Brush Your Pets Outside
Frequent brushing outdoors will help keep the shedding inside to a minimum and help keep the hair from settling in your home.
Keep Ants Out of Pet Food
Pet food can attract ants and other pests. To prevent the ants from getting into the food, keep it in a sealed plastic container.
These home cleaning tips for pet owners will help you stay ahead of the mess before it begins.
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