Having a pet can be one of the greatest joys in life but cleaning up after them is quite a different matter. Whilst we love our cuddly pooches and fluffy kitties, it can sometimes seem impossible to keep the house clean and protect your cherished family heirlooms from damage. However, there are some simple ways to decrease the risk of damage to your home when you have pets, and here is a list of the best.
Furniture Coverings
There are many different furniture coverings that you can use to protect your furniture depending on what type of pet you have and their personality. For instance, if you own a dog that loves to wade through muddy water and flop straight onto the sofa, then you should consider putting throws and blankets onto your couches. This means that not only can your puppy have a great snooze, but you can regularly wash and change the blankets much easier than you can deep-clean the entire sofa.
If you have a kitten that loves to attack your furniture with its sharp claws, you should consider investing in corner scratching posts or corner covers for your prized furniture, as this will allow them to scratch in peace, without any worries. If this is not an option, you should try placing a cat scratching post next to your furniture, giving them an extra option to use.
Deep-Cleaning Furnishings
Even the best plans sometimes go wrong, though, and however much you do to try and stop it, it is likely that your pet will manage to dirty your furniture at some time. If you realise your floor is suddenly covered with doggy paw prints, Top 2 Bottom Cleaning, who you can find at top2bottomcleaning.com, can help you to reduce all those stains and paw prints with their specialized deep-clean service, focusing on carpets, curtains and other soft furnishings. Having a regular deep-clean will ensure that you can stop worrying about your pet’s paws, and start enjoying their company instead.
Keep Valuables Out of Reach
There is no greater horror than seeing your dog or cat knock a cherished family heirloom or expensive china decorations off your windowsill or fireplace, and the results can be distressing for both you and your pet. To ensure that both your possessions and your pets are protected, you should keep all of your valuables out of reach of your pets, or in a room where they are not allowed, such as a spare bedroom or storage room.
Keep the Mess in One Place
Your pet’s mess will be much easier to clean up if it is kept in one manageable area. However, we are not suggesting that you keep your pet inside one room at all times. Instead, you should consider putting rimmed mats under their food areas or their litter trays so that stray biscuits or litter can be easily vacuumed or swept up after them. You may also want to consider keeping them within one room whilst you are out, such as a large kitchen or extension as this will stop damage to your house and can even provide a more comforting atmosphere for them until they get older.
Oh yes, when Dennis the Vizsla Dog was with us, our house never lacked for shredded cardboard, stuffing from demolished toys, and muddy paw prints, and in his younger days oh boy was he hard on the furniture. It’s a lot tidier around here now (the Hipster Kitties are not very messy for cats) but I’m pretty sure we would trade the tidiness to get Dennis back.