5 Tips for Keeping Your Carpets Clean if You Have Pets

 For many households, pets are such an important part of the family that it’s hard to imagine life without them. According to the American Pet Products Association, 67% of households (or almost 85 million homes) in America have a pet.

As great as pets are, they can create or cause some serious messes, especially when carpet is concerned. Regular carpet cleaning is mandatory when fur babies are involved, but that’s often not enough on its own.

Fortunately, there are some simple and effective tips for keeping your carpet clean if you have pets.

5 Tips for Keeping Your Carpet Clean If You Have Pets     

Groom, Bathe and Clean Your Pets

Just like their human family members, pets also perspire, get dirty, shed their skin, and need to be bathed and groomed regularly. This is especially true after outdoor activities.

Daily bathing isn’t necessary and can actually do more harm than good. But bathing when you notice their coat being weighed down by dirt or becoming dull, grooming and brushing weekly to remove dander and mats, and washing off their paws when they come inside can all go a long way towards keeping your carpet clean.

Vacuum Regularly

Cleaning experts agree that vacuuming is essential to limit household contaminants and keep your flooring in top condition. But how much you should actually vacuum depends on a number of factors.

If you have low-pile carpet, at least once a week is usually sufficient between regular carpet cleaning.

Higher pile carpet needs more thorough vacuuming, so twice a week is a good rule of thumb. However, if you have pets, you may need to vacuum daily to keep up with the extra dander, debris, and hair shedding. Yes, it takes a bit more time, but your family and allergies will thank you.

Use Throw Rugs as Needed

It may seem silly to add throw rugs on top of the existing carpet. But that act alone can save, or at least limit, favorite living areas from pet messes or stains.

Loving pets tend to follow their favorite people, and they’ll often leave messes and reminders when they’re away or even just because they feel lonely or ignored. Throw rugs can act as catch-alls for debris and become mess mats that can easily be tossed in the washer or simply replaced.

Even if you have to buy new throw rugs or mats occasionally, it’ll still be cheaper than having to replace your carpet.

Clean Up Spills and Messes Immediately

Accidents are bound to happen when pets are involved. Excitement, fear, anxiety, boredom, and territorial acts can all lead to unexpected messes. The best rule of thumb here is to clean those messes as soon as possible.

Remove the solid matter and then soak up the wetness with paper towels. Pet urine is strong and will mark the territory as a future potty spot if it’s not cleaned correctly. The Humane Society gives tips and strategies on how to neutralize those stains and odors so the behaviors can eventually slow down or stop altogether.

Call a Professional Carpet Cleaner 

Some pet stains and odors are simply too hard to remove on your own, regardless of how hard you try. Fortunately, regular carpet cleaning can eliminate the mess and restore the beauty of your carpet in no time.

The right professional carpet cleaner has the right experience, equipment, and chemicals needed to get the job right the first time without causing extra headaches in the process. Give us a call when you’re ready to breathe easier and get rid of the mess once and for all.