Pets are a different passion for me. Those who share their house with one -or a few- feathered friends know; Living with a pet is a great experience. There are unconditional love, endless attention, fun games, fun tricks, and much more. Pets are not only a source of joy for the house, but also loyal friends from the day they throw their first paws. But like many enjoyable things, living with pets has its own challenges. Especially when it comes to cleaning.
Once you have started living with a pet, hairs, pet dandruff, paw prints or stains that take over the house can leave you feeling compelled to clean at any time. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Here are my practical cleaning tips for pet owners:
I regularly comb your hair
One of the biggest problems for many pet owners is hair. The first and most effective step in dealing with the hair scattered throughout the house is to prevent hair loss by addressing the source of the problem. Some cats and dogs may shed more hair than other breeds. On the other hand, many factors such as your cat's and dog's eating habits and seasonal changes may also increase hair loss. At this point, you can first consult your veterinarian and choose a suitable food for your cat and dog.
'Take the bitter with the sweet'; but you don't have to live with feathers. Brushing your cat and dog's coat regularly is another way to prevent hair from spreading around the house. By periodically combing the hair of your cat and dog, you can collect the hair that has fallen out. Not to mention that many cats and dogs enjoy being crawled.
Finally, to prevent the feathers you collect from spreading every time you open the garbage, it is useful to wrap the feathers in a bag and throw them away.
I clean the dirty paws right away
It is very possible for your dog that you regularly take out, or your cat, who enjoys taking a tour in the garden, to carry mud and dust home with their paws. In order not to need an extra cleaning process, it is useful to clean the paws of your cat and dog as soon as they come from outside. You can also put a special mat for your cat and dog in front of the entrance door of the house or the garden and balcony door.
I keep the area around the food bowl and the cat litter clean
If you have a furry friend who scatters his sand frequently or eats a messy meal, it is possible to prevent mess and pollution by taking small precautions. Throwing a mop at the entrance of the cat litter prevents your cat from carrying the litter everywhere with its paws; A wide tray under the food and water container can help prevent food residue from spreading around.
Changing your cat's litter frequently is a very effective solution both to protect your cat's health and hygiene and to prevent odor. Finally, you can sprinkle baking soda to cat litter to reduce odors.
I prefer stylish, useful and practical accessories
Creating an area in your home that is special for your cat and dog and enjoys spending time allows the hair to be concentrated in a single area, while making it easier for you to clean your home. At this point, it is also a very smart idea to invest in options that can be changed when choosing a cat and dog bed. If you have a friend who enjoys scratching, not disrupting nail care and getting used to scratching toys can also prevent the messy feeling of scratch marks.
I regularly sweep
Although you set rules and take precautions; There is no magic formula to completely prevent your paired friend's hair from spreading around. But there is a very effective way to deal with not only cat and dog hair, but also many pollutants such as dust, allergens, dandruff, skin rashes: vacuuming regularly.
The fact that the broom you use while living with a pet can be easily carried everywhere, can be used on sensitive and hard floors at the same time, has high suction power and different nozzles, will shorten the time you will spare for cleaning and have a facilitating effect on your life.
