ELITE TIPS

How to Keep the Peace (and the Tidiness) When You Have a Pet

Raising a pet is like raising a baby, except the baby never grows up. Therefore, you’re left to contend with presents like dead mice on your porch and pet hair everywhere, even on your contact lenses (true story!).

It’s always better to call our residential cleaning services when your pet’s latest shenanigans leave an unholy mess. However, here’s what you can do the rest of the time.

A Dog Sitting Beside a Person Lying Down Covered in Birthday Decorations and NeedingResidential Cleaning Services in Kansas City

Start with Your Pet

There is no such thing as an introverted dog. They have all made peace with going out for the odd pee break and walk. When they get back, things might get gnarly for their parents.

If your dog has rolled through a muddy trail or wet their coats, they’re bound to bring it home. You can keep them confined to one area before they cause too much damage. We’d choose the kitchen or laundry room because they’re made for easy cleaning.

Once there, you should give them a quick rinse with tap water and only use a pet shampoo if they’re due a grooming routine.

Change or Cover Your Couch

The slightest stain or pet hair can show up on a couch with too light or too dark upholstery. It’s even worse for those who own cats and have leather or textured couches. Kitties love fraying at leather, and their claws usually get stuck in a textured upholstery.

Architectural Digest recommends flat fabrics in a neutral color for pet owners looking to replace their couches. You could also match your couch with your pet’s coat to disguise hair and stains.

The paper also recommends placing a scratching post near the couch or, if you can’t bear to scooch them off your couch, placing a clean throw over the upholstery and chucking it in the washer at the end of the day.

A Woman Kissing a Dog's Head as they Sit on a Brown Leather Sofa

Clean Your Pet's Property

There’s no denying that having a pet turns you into a loving parent, and you want to provide them with everything, like a decent bed, several leashes, and toys. Since these things can draw odor and dirt, they can spread throughout your house through your pet.

Therefore, you must clean/wash these items every week. If they aren’t machine washable, you can hand wash them at the sink and leave them out to dry naturally.

Rest of the Time: Hire Our Top-Rated House Cleaning Service in Kansas City

Maid services can be a must for people who own pets. Keep your house organized, clean, and free of stray fur by hiring our professional house cleaning in Kansas City. You can also book a single or recurring deep cleaning with our cleaning experts to https://myeliteclean.wpenginepowered.com/house-cleaning-kansas-city/make your house shine, especially the day after a pet party at your place. Call us to book our cleaning services in Kansas City.

ELITE TIPS

Got Questions?

Well, we’ve got the answers! Wondering how to give us access to your home or how we take care of your furry friends? Then click the button below!