Carpet Cleaning Tips for Pets

Pets are an integral part of every household that they are in. Unfortunately, they are very poor at cleaning up after themselves. Our furry friends can take a heavy toll on the flooring in your home. This is particularly true of carpeting. There are a lot of rumors out there about the best way to deal with pets where carpeting is concerned, a lot of them not true. Here are some tips for keeping your carpets clean when you have pets in your home.

Choose the Right Cleaner

Accidents happen. Pets, particularly puppies and kittens, need some time to figure out house training, so inevitably something is going to end up on the carpet. When this happens, you have several options available to you.

Many home brew remedies include using things like water, vinegar and baking soda. While they are very effective at masking the pet odors, they are not so effective at getting down to the root of the problem: getting rid of what is there.

Cheaper pet cleaners suffer from the same problem. They are typically made up of carpet detergent and an odor eliminating chemical. While this will get rid of any stain and typically mask the odor, it will not remove the source of the problem. This means that on humid days, or as your carpet ages, the smell will eventually return.

It is worth the extra money to get a product that has enzymes that break down the cause of the stain and odor. They are typically pet and mess specific, but they are the most effective way to eliminate the problem, not just mask it.

Pet Hair

Most pets shed. That means dealing with pet hair. It can be challenging depending on the size of your pet because some shed large amounts depending on the season and the type of fur that they have. It can seem like requires almost constant cleanup. The problem is that pet hair can take a toll on a vacuum cleaner.

Sometimes it helps to do some cleanup before you run the vacuum. Picking up excessive pet hair with a broom or a lint roller can help to minimize the impact on your vacuum cleaner. More frequent vacuuming and cleanup can also help if you have a lot of pet hair around your home.

Make sure that when you use your vacuum that you empty the bag or container frequently. Pet hair can cause nasty clogs in hoses and intakes that need you to have your vacuum serviced to fix. Also make sure to keep your rollers clean as pet hair can build up there as well.

Finally, if you find yourself constantly servicing your vacuum, you might want to consider buying one specially designed to handle pet hair. Many models exist that are designed with this purpose in mind.

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