Pet-friendly homes. For some, that means you need to lower your standards. However, you can have a beautiful home that is still pet-friendly. It can also be safe and comfy for your pets, family, and young kids. It’s hard to keep a house clean and elegant with a pet. However, by focusing on your pet’s comfort, you can keep a clean, attractive home for both pets and people. And so, here are some ways to make
your home safe for pets. They will also protect it from damage, dirt, and allergens.
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Pet-Friendly Homes – Vacuum Regularly
Vacuum regularly—It may feel like a burden to have to pull out the vacuum more often than if you didn’t have a pet. However, shedding fur can accumulate rapidly, creating an allergic environment. Invest in a good vacuum that can suck up hair from carpets, floors, and furniture. Therefore, consider a system, like a Roomba. It vacuums your floors. And it’s designed to handle pet hair.
Bathe and Groom
Bathe and groom your pet often. And remember regular shampooing, brushing, and clipping will keep your cat or dog clean longer. It will also reduce shedding and wear on your furniture, rugs, and upholstery.
Pet-Friendly Homes – Choose Your Fabrics and Flooring With Pets In Mind
Use stain-resistant and washable fabrics. Use synthetic, stain-resistant, mud-resistant, odor-resistant, and bacteria-resistant fabric. And choose easy-to-clean materials. Use leather or washable cotton blankets, bedsheets, and mattress pads. Also, choose flooring, not wall-to-wall carpeting. Carpet absorbs stains and odors, making it hard to clean. However, if you prefer carpet, choose a low pile that’s easier to clean and won’t snag your pet’s toenails, causing an unraveling. It’s simpler to clean up a pet accident from a bare floor, especially hardwood floors. They are easy to mop and vacuum, yet a caveat is they are not resistant to scratch marks from a large dog. Ceramic tile is the most resistant to stains and scratches, while porous stone isn’t.
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Create a pet-friendly space
Create a pet-friendly space near entrances. It should have a door for your pet to enter and exit. The floor should be easy to clean when tracking in dirt. There should be a closet, cabinet, or drawer to keep pet accessories and food. If you have the space in your yard, create a contained area with toys to keep your pets amused in the warm weather.
And inside, rubber toys are a good substitute for rawhide bones which are messy and unhealthy for dogs. It gives your dog something to chew on other than the furniture, and they won’t be subjected to harmful nitrates. Also, a scratching post for your cats will let them exercise. It will distract them from jumping on and clawing your furniture. And remember, if you must keep your pet in a crate overnight, make it comfortable with enough padding. If the container is unsightly, you can build a top cover to make it a bench seat.
Pet-Friendly Homes – Inspect All Areas
Inspect all areas for danger to your pets. Remove any hazards that could cause choking, electric shock, or suffocation. And just like you would protect young children, the same applies to your pets. Therefore, keep poisonous items, medications, and human food out of an animal’s reach. Also, be sure to check the ASPCA database for safe plants and pet foods. Keep a tight lid on your garbage pail and place toilet lids down if you use an automatic bowl cleaner. Secure electrical cords and pull strings on blinds and curtains. Prevent falling injuries. Install sturdy screens. Don’t leave out ladders that your pets may climb.
Your pets are like family members, yet you should still be able to preserve your home’s inner and outer assets. These cleaning, grooming, and safety tips will help you. They will keep your pet happy and your home clean and functional.
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