[dropcap]D[/dropcap]o you share your home with a fur baby? Cats and dogs make wonderful companions, but they can leave quite a mess and a not-so-pleasant odor. Keeping your home clean so that visitors’ senses aren’t bombarded can be a full-time job. When you have plenty of other cleaning chores to do, along with countless other responsibilities, you no doubt long for a way to keep your home smelling and looking fresh as a daisy.
The challenges of a pet owner do vary depending on the type of pet, but here are a few things you can do to keep your home clean, whether you’ve got a Golden Retriever, Greyhound, Persian cat, cockatoo, or a Schnauzer.
Arm Yourself with the Right Tools
If you want to do a good job when it comes to cleaning, the right tools are essential. When it comes to cleaning up after your pets, there are some nifty gadgets for dealing with pet fur and other pet-related issues. For example, there are self-scooping litter trays, brushes for picking up pet hair, and vacuums designed with the pet owner in mind. A gadget that has become very popular among pet-owners is the robot vacuum. Program it to go around picking up pet hair when you’re sleeping or at work.
Hire a Professional
If you want the job done right, there’s no better solution than hiring a professional cleaning company like My Technicare to do the work for you. With many years of experience, they will know exactly what to do to keep your home looking and smelling clean. In their cleaning arsenal, they will have all the best tools and equipment and know all the tried and tested cleaning methods.
Keep Your Pets Clean
If you find yourself constantly battling a tide of shed fur, brushing your pet is the best way to combat it. Brushing on a daily basis will keep the build-up of fur to a minimum, provided you do it outside, of course! Introducing a grooming routine is good for your pet as well as your home. Don’t worry about buying expensive shampoos as a quick wash down with water will make quite a difference to their doggy smell.
As well as cleaning your pets, spend time cleaning their beds, toys and other items. Even your dog leash will pick up a doggy odor very quickly! You might be able to wash most of the items in the washing machine, but you must check the labels first. If they aren’t machine-washable, you can wash them by hand and let them dry outside where the sun will help to kill bad odors.
Whenever you can, take the opportunity to open up the windows and give your home a good air. Even if it’s a little chilly outside, 10 minutes of fresh air works a treat. You might love your pet more than anything or anyone else in the world, but any visitors to your home might not be so enamored by their smell. Follow the tips above, and people who visit might not even realize you’ve got a fur baby for a companion!
