Living with animals has many advantages, but also significant disadvantages. Dog and cat owners must prepare for unpleasant odors in their home. There are several ways to get rid of pet odors. All you need is regularity and the use of a few products when cleaning the house.
In the love that owners have for their pets, there must also be room for hygiene. The smell of trash and wet fur is not attractive, on the contrary, it can be strongly repulsive. Here are methods to suppress unpleasant odors.
Clean your pet’s litter box regularly
It is worth asking the question how often we clean our pets’ beds. They are a concentration of bacteria, dirt and hair, and therefore a source of unpleasant odor.
- You should wash your pet’s bedding once a week, and not just for human comfort.
- Cleaning the litter protects the animal from dangerous bacteria and viruses.
Most beds can be washed in a washing machine. In addition to a high-quality liquid or powder product, you can add half a cup of white vinegar to the washing machine, which neutralizes unpleasant odors.
If pets have access to the couch or bed, make sure these surfaces are cleaned regularly as well. Some materials very easily absorb dirt that pets bring from the yard.
- Instead of cleaning the sofa frequently, you can also use special translations for the sofa, bed or armchair. Such mats are usually waterproof and machine washable.
Regular cleaning of the litter is essential
Cats produce less odor than dogs, especially if they don’t leave the house. However, their bedding emits a strong and unpleasant odor if not cleaned regularly.
- To keep odors to a minimum and to ensure your cat’s comfort, litter should be removed from the litter box daily.
- The bedding needs to be changed at least once a week.
- If you have more cats, the frequency can be increased.
After emptying the litter, it is a good idea to wash and dry it thoroughly to get rid of the smell. There are also powders designed to stop the spread of odors around the house.
Clean carpets and furniture thoroughly
- Regular vacuuming removes hair and harmful allergens from the floor. It is superficial, therefore deep cleaning of carpets and rugs is also necessary from time to time.
Owners of one pet do this on average once a year, and owners of a larger pack every six months. A vacuum cleaner and regular cleaning agents will not get into all the crevices or parts of the carpet or rugs. Therefore, if necessary, it is worth investing in professional cleaning.
There are also alternatives in the form of homemade carpet cleaners, which you can try.
Use UV light to find surprises for pets
It is not possible to constantly supervise pets, therefore, owners sometimes overlook the transgressions of their pets.
- A lingering odor that persists even after cleaning the house may signal the presence of some unexpected dirt.
Illuminating the house with UV light will help locate the source of the problem. Lamps with UV light are not expensive. Thanks to ultraviolet radiation, animal feces glow in the dark. Just walk around the house with such a lamp and find the source of the smell. If you find old, dried dirt, use a scented cleaner.
Introduction of odor neutralizers in domestic hygiene
After cleaning your dog’s bed, bedding, carpet and furniture, your home should be odor free.
- To add a pleasant smell to the rooms, you can use a special spray that neutralizes any unwanted odor.
Air fresheners are available in many forms such as aerosols, gel balls and scented candles. Placing them in areas where pets stay will further prevent the spread of unpleasant odors. Air purifiers with carbon filters are also effective.
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