{"id":12282,"date":"2017-08-29T10:38:26","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T10:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=12282"},"modified":"2021-02-16T15:16:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T15:16:53","slug":"4-housekeeping-hacks-for-pet-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/4-housekeeping-hacks-for-pet-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Housekeeping Hacks for Pet Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>According to the RSPCA, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/media.rspca.org.uk\/media\/facts\">20 million pets in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So there\u2019s a good chance that you share your <span class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" id=\"urn:enhancement-d20a34d1-9e79-a8e7-c39b-96ef18ca8a9f\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home\">home<\/span> with creatures like dogs, cats or birds.<\/p>\n<p>But pets present a challenge in <span class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" id=\"urn:enhancement-771b2434-f4a7-e615-742c-a6c22cd36d53\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/contractual_term\">terms<\/span> of keeping a <span class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" id=\"urn:enhancement-856ccce6-d91f-ee06-2280-b74b6ab072d7\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property\">property<\/span> neat and tidy.<\/p>\n<p>And any permanent damage can make it harder to sell your <span class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" id=\"urn:enhancement-7d74c66e-0a3f-9eb0-5fe0-c439cb586007\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home\">home<\/span> when you want to move on.<\/p>\n<p>So here are four housekeeping hacks for pet owners that take the headache out of cleaning up after pets.<\/p>\n<h2>Cat and dog flaps<\/h2>\n<p>Active pets that love exercising outdoors can become frustrated if they\u2019re locked up inside the <span class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" id=\"urn:enhancement-f9914c2d-8a56-2b13-3a21-a59c705b4f07\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house\">house<\/span> until you return from work.<\/p>\n<p><span>And this cabin fever can lead to them causing damage to floors and furnishings.<\/span><span>\u00a0For dogs, it can even lead to excessive barking that will disturb your neighbours, in this case, having an\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.treehousepuppies.com\/dog\/training\/best-ultrasonic-dog-bark-control-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">anti-bark device for your dog<\/a>\u00a0is definitely helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/intl.petsafe.net\/en-gb\/doors\">cat and dog flaps<\/a> offer pets the opportunity to get their daily dose of fresh air and exercise in safety.<\/p>\n<p>Felines are more independent than dogs, so they can roam far from your <span class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" id=\"urn:enhancement-62dfaea8-9677-769d-fd63-81567daec8d7\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property\">property<\/span> before returning unperturbed.<\/p>\n<p>But if you have a dog , you\u2019ll need to ensure that you have a decent-sized garden and a secure perimeter fence so it can use a dog-flap safely.<\/p>\n<h2>Pet-friendly carpets<\/h2>\n<p>Some dog breeds are prone to shedding amazing amounts of hair and this can make carpets look bad and smell strange.<\/p>\n<p>But firms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mohawkflooring.com\/flooring\/carpet\/carpet-for-pets\">Mohawk<\/a> manufacture pet-friendly carpets that have inbuilt stain protection and odour control.<\/p>\n<p>So, investing in this type of product could mean you no longer have to tear your hair out worrying about pesky pet hair.<\/p>\n<h2>Powerful pet vacuums<\/h2>\n<p><span>If you don\u2019t want to splash out on a pet-friendly carpet, then paying for a powerful vacuum cleaner that\u2019s capable of lifting pet hair is the next best bet. These speciality appliances are better suited for cleaning up pet fur, dirt, and even kitty litter. While most cat products like litter not only make a mess, they also can get super stinky unless you opt for one of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/friendlyclaws.com\/best-odor-control-cat-litter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/friendlyclaws.com\/best-odor-control-cat-litter\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1563380535857000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFdY9siWqNZNh_a7mbbK_S7ob3JBQ\">these options<\/a><span> for the best odour control cat litter available these days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But be sure to purchase a model that\u2019s specifically designed for pet households \u2014 a normal device won\u2019t be tough enough for the task.<\/p>\n<p>Look online for a lightweight model with a motorised brush bar to get rid of the ground-in dirt that pets often trail into your <span class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" id=\"urn:enhancement-da80698e-8f7c-bd53-56b8-44f5b67551c4\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home\">home<\/span> \u2014 it\u2019s worth paying a little extra for the peace of mind it will bring.<\/p>\n<h2>Durable door mats<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes you\u2019re responsible for bringing pet mess into your <span class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" id=\"urn:enhancement-b70e2b9b-8254-c64f-31d9-f40767dcf00d\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home\">home<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>If you take your dog for walks across muddy fields and don\u2019t have a mat allowing you to thoroughly scrape your feet, then your hallway can become a quagmire in no time at all.<\/p>\n<p>But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thematfactory.co.uk\/dirt-trapper-range.php\">dirt trapper door mats<\/a> from The Mat Factory are specifically designed to keep your feet pristine clean, so they make muddy footprints things of the past.<\/p>\n<p>And if your pet is particularly well trained they might be able to wipe their paws on your mat prior to re-entry too \u2014 otherwise, a gentle hose down should remove most of the muck.<\/p>\n<p>Constant cleaning can take some of the pleasure from pet ownership and animals don\u2019t naturally have the same standards of neatness as their owners.<\/p>\n<p>But these four housekeeping hacks for pet owners should enhance your pet relationships and protect the cleanliness of your <span class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-thing\" id=\"urn:enhancement-cc3380d9-9bcf-0940-dcb0-573ae8a9fb90\" itemid=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/home\">home<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Do you have any housekeeping hacks for pet owners? Share your stories in the comments section.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number:\u00a0THSI-2173<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the RSPCA, there are 20 million pets in the UK. So there\u2019s a good chance that you share your home with creatures like dogs, cats or birds. 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