We’re betting here at Budget Maids that your furry or feathered friend is treated as part of the family. That means he or she is indoors a good 90 per cent of the time – and which naturally brings its own trials in the form of shedding pet hairs and mucky paws or the occasional bird dropping.
Keeping your home clean with a pet insitu needn’t be a hassle though once you establish some smart cleaning techniques and a reliable routine.
- Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum Of course vacuuming is important but you don’t have to go overboard and do the whole house every time. Just concentrate on your pet’s favorite areas: the sunny lounge, bedroom or feeding and grooming areas. Remember too, to clean out the vacuum on a regular basis as the amount of hair flying around during shedding time in particular can be a bit overwhelming. You can actually invest in a vacuum that’s specifically designed for pet hairs. It’s as well to remember that vacuuming is one of your best defenses against fleas – which, of course, is all part and parcel of the furry friend package.
- Have an emergency cleaning kit ready No pet owner will escape the occasion stain, marking or accident. But, with the help of an emergency cleaning kit nearby and some speedy action it really needn’t be issue. Store the following in a plastic container: rubber gloves, a wash cloth, scrubber, bicarbonate of soda and enzyme cleaners. The latter are great for dealing with stains while bicarbonate of soda will get rid of any odors.
- Make use of good weather Use warm days for doing all that pet laundry that’s been piling up, and to air any pet bedding. Getting your pet outside for long stretches will also give the house a chance to er, ‘ventilate.’
- Only feed on tiled or other hard surfaced areas Getting your pet to feed in a hard sufaced area such as tiles or linoleum will be much easier for you to clean up than carpeting.
If you need some professional help when it comes to house cleaning in Reston with pets, or cleaning services in Arlington or if you’re looking for a maids service in Vienna or other areas of VA and Maryland then don’t hesitate to give us a call here at Budget Maids’. We’ve lots of tips for cleaning up after those furry or feathered friends of yours.
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