If you have pets in your home, you’ll know that depsite their lovable natures, they also come with additional cleaning challenges.
Dogs and cats are experts at bringing in outside dirt and soils that can spoil the appearance of your carpets and furniture. They also shed fur and can have the occasional accident that will stain carpet fibres.
As a pet owner, maintaining clean carpets is important to prevent permanent staining and ensure a hygienic living environment.
In this post, we provide some tips for homeowners with pets to keep their carpets in great condition.
Regular grooming
This first tip is less to do with cleaning carpets and more about establishing a regular groomning routine.
Keeping your pets groomed regularly, minimises shedding and will reduce the amount of hair and dander that gets embedded into carpet fibres.
Brushing your pets outdoors can help to remove loose fur before it finds its way onto your carpets, making vacuuming much easier.
Vacuum frequently
It is worth inevsting in a high-quality vacuum cleaner with enough suction to effectively remove pet hair and soil particles from your carpet fibres.
Aim to vacuum your carpets at least twice a week to keep on top of pet haior and prevent it embedding into the fibres.
Tackle stains immediately
If your pet has an accident, it’s importsnt to act quickly to avoid the stain setting into the carpet fibres – this is particularly the case with urine.
Blot up any excess moisture using paper towels, clean cloths or a towel.
Apply a small amount of a pet-safe cleaning product to the affected area. Gently blot (without rubbing or scrubbing) and repeat until the stain is lifted.
If you are unable to remove a stain, contact your local professional carpet cleaning company.
Only use professional-grade cleaning products
When accidents happen, it is essential to only use professional, pet-safe cleaning products.
Avoid using harsh chemicals or shop-bought stain removal products that contain chemicals that can bleach carpet or degrade carpet fibres. Some of these products can also be harmful to pets and may leave behind strong odours.
Please contact us if you wish to purchase a safe stain removal product.
Schedule a regular professional cleaning service
Even with regular vacuuming, carpets in homes with pets will need more frequent professional cleaning.
Professional carpet cleaning removes ingrained dirt, hair, allergens and pet odours that vacuuming won’t touch.
If you have pets in your home, we recommend scheduling an appoinment every 6-12 months to keep on top of the cleanliness of your carpets and furnishings.
It will keep them looking like new and improve the air quality and hygiene of your home.
