Pets and Carpets

Cute Dog on RugPet lovers will do anything to keep their pets safe and happy. After all, it is the least that you can do since your little furry friend gives you so much in return. However, when it comes to keeping your carpets clean, it is becoming more and more of a challenge every day. From the day that you brought your little puppy home, there have been plenty of accidents along the way, but it is starting to take a toll on how your carpets look and smell.

You’re thinking about getting new carpet in the near future, but worry that the same thing is going to happen with the new carpet. Well, there are ways to love your pet and keep your carpets clean at the same time. The following are a few tips on how to do this successfully the next time around.

Put pet friendly mats at the front and back doors. We put welcome mats at the front door so that our guests can wipe their feet before entering. Who says that you can’t do the same thing for little Fluffy? Get in the habit of wiping your dog’s feet before allowing him back into the house. You could even make it a regular part of your walking the dog routine and keep it fresh in your mind.

Purchase a good quality carpet cleaning machine. Although some people just choose to rent carpet cleaners from the local grocer, consider buying a quality carpet cleaning machine instead. As a pet owner, think of it as a worthwhile investment that will last a long time.

Besides, does it really make sense to continue renting carpet shampooers if little Fluffy has frequent accidents? Here you can find some tips on the best carpet shampooers for pet stains.

Purchase more rugs and carpet runners. If your pet is constantly in the family room, then it may be time to find a large area rug for that room. Depending on the decor of the room, it will be up to you to choose the coloring. Will it be a light or dark rug color? You might be able to solve both a decor and pet problem with just one new purchase. Also, keep in mind that dark colors or patterns will hide any future accidents.

Purchase a good quality carpet stain remover. Get a product such as the Sunny Honey Company’s carpet stain remover. It is an enzyme cleaner, pet stain remover and pet odor eliminator. Products such as these are safe for both children and pets, and they help to keep your home smelling and looking clean, even if unsightly pet accidents continue to happen.

All in all, pet accidents are going to happen. There is no way around them. Puppies have accidents when they are young, and dogs have more accidents as they get older due to health reasons. However, there are ways to prepare for these accidents and make the cleaning process much easier. Hopefully, the aforementioned tips can help.

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