Christmas is a time of coziness, lights and candy, but it can also mean unexpected chaos for households with pets. Cats and dogs can scatter decorations in no time, spread hairs all over the apartment or prepare many surprises for you in the kitchen. Fortunately, comfort and cleanliness can be reconciled.
Christmas is supposed to be about coziness, lights, the smell of candy and moments together. But in dogs or guinea pigs, this is often compounded by the occasional chaos, which means hair on the sofa, Christmas decorations thrown around, or the dog’s excitement at every sound of a gift bag. Don’t worry, that’s about it nowyou don’t have to spend hours cleaning. A few simple tricks are enough and hygiene and well-being can go hand in hand.
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Prepare the household in advance
The basis is prevention. When decorating the tree, think about pets, place decorations out of the reach of cats and dogs, and replace free-hanging decorations with attached or heavier ones. Place a mat under the tree to catch hair and crumbs. Even an ordinary blanket or a piece of PVC significantly .
Quick tricks for hair and dust
The hairs are easily caught on a damp cloth or rubber glove. You can also get special hair removal gloves that go over the sofa and carpets. You can remove dust and crumbs from sweets with a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter, which can also handle small dog hair. A few minutes a day is enough to keep the household tidy and still pleasant.
“The biggest help is regular sweeping and vacuuming, ideally every day. And if you want a really quick trick, use a damp cloth or a special glove for hair, just a few strokes and most of the hair will disappear,” advises Mrs. Nasťa, a cleaner from Prague.
A safe Christmas for pets
Never leave sweets, chocolate, small ornaments or lighted candles within reach. Dog enthusiasm often ends in the kitchen or near the tree, and even a small amount of chocolate can be dangerous for some pets. Also consider plastic or fabric ornaments instead of glass to avoid injury.
Minimalism with maximum effect
You don’t need to have perfectly polished furniture and every cabinet luxurious. Just focus on the places where the pets move the most and regularly maintain the floor, sofas and tree. That way you will have the space to really enjoy Christmas without having to constantly stand at attention with a mop in hand.
Christmas with pets can be peaceful and relaxing if you set a few simple rules. Prepare the environment, use practical tricks for hair and dust and think about the safety of pets.
