We love our pets but, truth be told, they can be messy. If you live with pets, keeping your home clean and smelling fresh can sometimes be a challenge. At April Lane’s Home Cleaning, we’re here to help! Between your regularly scheduled cleaning services, follow these five tips to keep your home clean while living with pets.
1. Keep Your Pets Clean
If you have a dog or an outdoor cat, cleaning them off once it’s time to come back in the house is important. This also goes for any escape artist cats that might spend a night or two outside after seeing an open door. Regardless, any time your pet goes outside, they should be cleaned. If it’s just an average walk, cleaning your pet’s paws with a towel should suffice. But if they’ve been stepping in mud or have dirt in their fur, a bath would be best.
2. Clean Accidents Quickly
Any accidents that your pets have indoors should be cleaned up quickly. The minute you notice your pet had an accident, get to work on cleaning the mess to avoid stains, lingering smells, and damage to your floor or furniture. Always keep a pet-specific cleaning spray in your house to properly clean up the accidents.
3. Buy An Appropriate Vacuum Cleaner
Most vacuum cleaners will do just an average job at cleaning up pet hair. There are actually quite a few vacuum cleaners that are made to handle picking up excess pet hair. There are also a few models that have a built-in carpet cleaning function. If your pets have a lot of fur or have accidents often, it may be time to invest in a higher-quality vacuum cleaner.
4. Wash and Clean Your Pet’s Things
Anything that your pet comes into contact with should be cleaned regularly. Your pets should have their own dedicated places to rest as well as their own blankets and towels. These, as well as things like their collar and toys, should be cleaned often. Dirt and odors can easily get trapped in cloth, so making sure to clean these often will keep your home clean.
5. Keep Your Home Smelling Fresh
Even when you clean everything, your pets can still leave your home a little stinky. Be sure to stock up on pet-friendly air fresheners, candles, and essential oils to keep your home smelling fresh. If you have a cat, be sure to scoop their litter daily and completely replace the litter every one to two weeks.
Cleaning Services in Seattle
Messy pets are no problem for professional cleaning teams. Enjoy an even cleaner home with the help of the housekeepers at April Lane’s Home Cleaning. We are proud to serve Seattle and the surrounding communities offering a wide variety of house cleaning services. From one-time cleanings to recurring cleanings, we can completely customize your cleaning experience and work from a list of your top priorities. We even specialize in move-in and move-out cleanings, as well as post-construction cleanup. Contact us to request a quote today to get started!