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How to Maintain a Clean Home When Living With Pets

Aside from a pre-made solution, you can pop a mix of vinegar and water into a clean spray bottle, pour it over the area affected by urine, then lightly scrub it. Leaving baking soda to deodorize this area for twenty-four hours works exceptionally well in removing unpleasant odors. If the odor is persistent, don't hesitate to bring in the professionals.

Have a pet cleaning station 


The key to the quick reaction for the muddy paws or pet waste is having a ready-made and easily accessible area with any cleaning solution you might need. A pet cleaning station will make keeping your home clean despite the mess your pet leaves behind a whole lot easier. As for the supplies you ought to keep handy, we're talking towels, sponges, wipes, water spray, store-bought cleaners, or homemade solutions, baking soda, and gloves to protect your skin. Of course, the cleaning products you choose must be safe to use around your pet. Therefore, don't skip reading labels and doing your research. You should even be careful with essential oil diffusers if your pet is particularly sensitive to them.

Regularly clean your pet's things

If you wish to maintain a clean house when living with pets, keeping up a regular cleaning schedule is crucial. This includes your pet's tank, vivarium, cage, litterbox, or bedding, but bowls, toys, and leads as well. Anything can pick up a bad odor, leaving your home smelly and its household members (yes, your pet included!) in discomfort. Besides malodor, dirty bedding and housing can lead to a build-up of germs and bacteria, which can potentially result in infection and disease.

Review your home environment

Have a look around — is your home pet-friendly? Many people tend to accumulate years' worth of clutter inside their homes and don't even notice it until it starts taking too much space. A cluttered living area can make it extremely difficult for you to keep everything organized and clean, especially if you have a pet running around.

Declutter

Consider getting rid of the items that either take too much space, that are duplicates, or that you no longer need or use. However, make sure to dispose of them responsibly: you can either donate the items, sell them, or have them recycled. For most people, this is not as easy a process as it sounds. Therefore, if some things are just too valuable to you, and you can hardly let yourself dispose of them, consider renting a storage unit. Storage units can take so much mess off your hands, but still keep those belongings you hold valuable equally accessible and safe from the teeth, muddy paws, or claws of your furry friend. Plus, there are always tricks to minimize your monthly bill and reduce your storage expenses, such as sharing a storage unit with a friend or relative.

Air your home

Another way to maintain a clean home when living with pets is to regularly let fresh air into your home. Even on cold days, let a simple 15-minute blast work its magic. This will prevent foul odors from lingering. And as always, you can opt for a quality air purifier and monitor to improve the overall air quality in your house. Most air filters work to remove any pet dander from the air you and your family breathe, thus helping you catch anything you might have missed while cleaning. This is one of the best ways to make sure that the air in your home is as clean as possible.

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