Ever wanted to exchange cleaning time for more time enjoying playtime with your pet? In this article, we will take a look at some tips, that will help you speed through the maintenance, and jump right back into boding with adorable pets.
How to deal with pet fur clean-up
If your pet happens to have fur and sheds often, this section is just for you. The number one way of dealing with pet fur is by grooming and brushing your pet as needed. This helps your pet cool off with more ease, keeps them clean and healthy, and is also beneficial for you to keep allergen levels down.
Here are some methods that will help you reduce fur clean-up times:
- Vacuum often. Even if there is not as much fur today, it will be much easier to clean it off while it is less.
- Use covers. You can easily style covers for your furniture or any other part of your home. Changing covers and throwing the dirty ones into the washer will take next to no time.
- Regular baths. Giving your pet a good wash will often get rid of excess pet fur, so it will never find its way to surfaces in your home in the first place.
Keep your home odourless
Some types of pets can leave more odours than others. The best way to reduce these odours is to wash your pet’s belongings – toys, covers, cages, litter boxes, bowls, and more – regularly. Overall cleaning of your apartment especially the carpets and upholstery will, and dealing with fur, will also reduce unpleasant odours.
Airing your home is another way of reducing odours quickly and effortlessly and in case of persistent problems, you can use air fresheners and purifiers. If possible, brush the teeth of your pet regularly, as this can also reduce unpleasant smells.
Pay attention to the odours – sometimes they might hint at a health issue with your pet, especially if they are intensified or prolonged.
Deal with pet messes with ease
The sooner you see a mess and deal with it, the better. In the most ideal case, you will see it as it happens and you will have an enzymatic cleaner at hand. Otherwise, you will have to improvise using dish soap or other home remedies such as white vinegar and baking soda.
For liquid messes, you should always blot up the liquid first and not scrub it. Once you have blotted the liquid you should apply either a cleaner or the remedy that you have at hand, give it some time and then rinse with water and blot again. Repeat until any staining is gone.
For hard messes, it is important that you first remove any of it from the surface, before treating any staining. Apply the cleaning agent and let it sit for a bit. Rinse with water, blot the stain, dry it off and if you have to apply cleaning agent again. Repeat until the spot is clean.
Creating a playpen and using covers will significantly reduce the need for you to deal with pet messes and will free up a ton of time for you and your pet to spend together.
Conclusion
Playpens, potty training and using covers will significantly reduce the time you spend cleaning up. Acting quickly when, but also setting up the environment to be easily cleaned in advance, will allow you more free time – free time that you could spend playing with your pet or other pleasant activities.
