I love a good cleaning hack, as much as I love my two Golden Retrievers, keeping the moment safe at my feet, looking all cute and peaceful. . . As they drool huge puddles across my new carpet. Obviously, getting rid of messy monsters is not an option. I cannot get my dogs to act like more adults, nor do I want to spend hours cleaning after them. But I have learned that it is possible to keep pet dirt at bay - and to free up your free time with some preventive measures, as well as some household items that you probably already have. What to do here
The Art of Keeping with pets
Carpet all your rugs indoor-outdoor.
They have come since you last saw them in your grandparents' basement. There are many stylish versions out there, and they are available in various color schemes. Place a small one in front of each door - like an indoor doormat - to catch any dirt and water that might be pulling your pet inside. I also recommend placing one under the couch, dining room table, and any space your pet likes. Lounge. Nothing is soaked in these rugs, and they wipe clean with a damp rag. My dog likes to bend over one in front of the kitchen sink. Another great option: carpet tile. If an accident is caused by an irreversible stain, you only have to replace one square instead of the entire rug.
Coat paint in darker colors.
The best thing I did for my kitchen and my purity was to paint all my lower cabinets in gloss black by Behr. Dark paint does an excellent job of hiding smears from wet noses and mud from wagging tails - and an indoor-outdoor option like Behr's is particularly easy to wipe down. You can also move the paint to cabinets and walls in other areas of the house.
Spray your pet's food bowl with cooking spray.
A quick sprit of cooking spray will keep the stain in the food dishes (and will not add any calories to your pet's diet). Why do you keep your pet food dish spot-free, you ask why not? Also, all my pets get their own place. This is just common knowledge.
Get some latex gloves.
Forget about spending half an hour from layer after layer of your sticky lint brush. Instead, slip on a pair of latex gloves and rub your hands along the interior of your couch, chair, and car to get rid of pet hair - it really works! The fur clung to the glove. Later, run your gloves under water; Fur will come right away.
Shaving cream add to your cleaning supply kit.
You can spend a ton trying every last "miracle" pet stain product, but shaving cream works best, even on the toughest stains such as dog vomit and cat urine. Be sure to use foam, not gel - my favorite is barbsol. Just spray the stain, let it sit and foam for a minute, and then wipe it with warm water. I recently used this trick to get a dog calf from a very old oriental rug and it worked like a charm.
Some children wipe.
I may be weird, but cleaning those hard-to-reach places is almost satisfying for me as it must be for my pets to get them dirty. Wrap a dagger with a baby wipe to go to the nooks and crannies where the pet prefers to dispose of dirt, such as cracks between hardwood floors and bathroom corners.
Stock up on cheap decorative throws.
Tossing a comfortable blanket at the end of your bed or above the seat cushion of your favorite chair gives both you and your pet a rest - and it will seriously prolong the life of your furniture. Go for 100 percent cotton or an acrylic-cotton blend; Both can handle wear and tear and are machine washable.
Always keep emergency cleaners on hand.
Fill a squirt bottle with half a drop of water, half white vinegar, and a dish of Dawn dish soap (give a choice of your favorites if you like - but I've tried them all and Dawn tops). This pet-safe cleaning agent will work on everything from floors and walls to brand new suede sofas that you brought home.
