Cleaning up after a Pet

Properly cleaning up after a pet both in and outside of the home is a responsibility that all pet owners must accept. It's the necessary chore that comes along with the joys of animal companionship. For pets that live outside of a cage, such as dogs and cats, accidents sometimes happen and they will soil the floor of your home.

The most crucial part to cleaning up one of these accidents is to catch it immediately. This way the mess will not permanently stain or leave an odor on your carpet or furniture. You can make it easy on yourself by keeping pet waste cleaning supplies readily accessible. A convenient option is to put together a separate tool kit so that you can grab it quickly once you discover your pet has deposited somewhere other than the litterbox. In it you might include:

odor-eater/ bacteria digester
paper towels
cleaning cloths
plastic bags
spray bottle with water and dish soap
absorbent compound (ie kitty litter)

First dispose of any clumpy waste, using a plastic bag or paper towel. Next blot up any liquid that is standing on the floor or is soaking in the carpet. Spray your chosen cleanner on the spot, and let it soak for the allotted amount of time given on the label.

For everyday cleaning of a pet with fur, use a pet rake with stiff nylon bristles to collect hair from your furniture, bedding, curtains, clothing, or car interiors. Brushing a dog outside once a day is a good way to lessen shedding all over your home. Even taking this precaution, pet owners that like a sparkling clean house will have to sweep/ mop and vacuum much more often with a furry friend in the house.

Cleaning up after a pet outside the home becomes a matter of public health. When you allow pet waste to decay on the ground (either grass or sidewalk) harmful bacterias can spread through the storm drains into lakes and streams. Pet waste contains substances which are very harmful to both humans and their water supply. Make sure to clean up after your pet and throw their waste into a garbage or toilet, where the feces can be properly treated in a septic system or sewage treatment plant.

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