There are many different kinds of pets but the most common are cats and
dogs. The important thing when home owners have pets of these kinds is
to always potty train them. It reduces the need to frequently be on the
alert for accidents and will minimize the need to constantly clean the
house. Most of the following tips are centered on cats and dogs which
are already trained or are being trained in this aspect.
Accidents
No matter how well trained a house dog may be there are sure to be
accidents when it is not feeling well or may have loose bowel movement.
Feces, urine and even vomit may be present when a dog is not feeling
well. The vet should be consulted when this happens. House cleaning when
there are feces or urine needs to be done immediately to make sure that
any lingering smell is taken care of. If the doctor has diagnosed some
sickness, it is best to immediately scrub away at the accident area with
some strong cleaning agent that will not harm the floor or the floor
covering.
Tiles, stone and other hardy floor materials can withstand bleach but
wood and carpeting may not be able to do so. Some soap may do the trick
with wood floors while carpeting may need to be professionally cleaned.
On the other hand, feces or urine by younger dogs with normal bowel
movement can be easily cleaned by mopping a stone or tiled floor with
soapy water or watered down bleach. This is also applicable for urine.
Feces on the carpet may need to be brushed off while urine may need to
be mopped up with a dry cloth before bringing it in for a professional
clean. Other pets such as birds or rodents in cages are easy to clean
and should have their cages cleaned daily. Birds usually have a lining
at the bottom of their cages while rodents may need to have some form of
litter box with fillers to facilitate a clean cage. Rodents may not
need to be cleaned daily, depending on how many are present in the cage.
Fur
Most cats and dogs have fine hair that usually molts at certain times of
the year. Pets that are allowed in the house and on the furniture will
most assuredly leave some of their fur on it or on the floor. The best
way to deal with fur or hair on the furniture is to pick it up with
those rolls of lint pickers that have a sticky side which is rolled unto
the furniture to pick up the fur or stray hair. Homeowners can do this
spot of house cleaning by themselves, especially when expecting visitors
and the cleaners are not around. This can also be done on clothes,
curtains and other household items which may have picked up some fur or
hair.
As for excessive molting found on the floor, a sweep with the vacuum
cleaner may do the trick. Giving the cat or dog some dietary supplement
to make its fur healthier may also help to minimize the amount of fur it
is shedding. It is also a good house cleaning idea to brush the pet
daily to remove hair or fur that may be on the verge of shedding.
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