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Summer is a great time for you and your pets to get outdoors and
enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. However, with people and pets coming in and out of your home more often, you’ll find more dirt and mud tracked into your living space. Also, as the weather warms up, you may find that your four-legged family members are shedding more, making it challenging to keep your fur- niture and floors clean.
While it can seem difficult to keep your home clean, there are some simple ways to stay on top of it. Check out these five tips all pet owners should know to help maintain a clean home during the sum- mer months.
1. GROOM YOUR PETS
The best way to maintain a clean home with pets is to groom your furry friends reg- ularly. Frequent brushing re- moves hair and fur that your dog or cat would normally
weekly baths to wash out hair and dandruff, and keep dog fur off your couch and rug. As a bonus, grooming time can double as bonding time with your pets.
2. INVEST IN THE RIGHT CLEANING PRODUCTS
Not all pet cleaning prod- ucts are created equal, es- pecially when it comes to removing pet stains and hair from your floor. You’ll want to look for products specifically formulated to deal with pet odors and stains. The Bona Pet System — a collection of floor cleaners and sustainably designed tools — simplifies cleaning pet hair and mess- es on hard-surface floors, in- cluding hardwood, stone, tile laminate and vinyl.
The line’s multisurface floor cleaners for cats and dogs feature an odor guard tech- nology that eliminates and neutralizes odors from urine, feces, sweaty fur and saliva, and discourages pets from
3. WIPE DOWN YOUR PETS AFTER OUTDOOR PLAY
credibly effective at picking up pet hair. Because micro- fiber is electrostatic, it easily picks up pet fur and dander, saving you time and effort. To quickly clean fabrics like couches and clothing, slight- ly dampen a microfiber cloth and wipe the clothing or fur- niture item.
For your floors, look for microfiber mops. Bona’s Pet System includes a microfiber mop and two reusable micro- fiber pads. Not only will you be able to clean your floors
more effectively, but using machine washable and reus- able microfiber cloths is also a sustainable way to clean your home.
5. KEEP MEALTIME TIDY
If your pets are messy eat- ers, you know how hard it can be to keep your home clean during meals. To keep wa- ter spills and kibble crumbs from getting all over your clean floors, buy a couple of silicone pet food placemats. Set food and water bowls on
these mats so your messy eat- er can enjoy mealtime while keeping spills and crumbs contained. Silicone mats are easy to clean, so when they get dirty, simply rinse and dry.
Keeping a clean home as a pet owner doesn’t have to be complicated. Using these five tips, you’ll easily main- tain a clean home you and your furry friends can enjoy this summer.
This article is courtesy of BrandPoint.
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