How to Deep Clean a House With Pets

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How to Deep Clean a House With Pets

By : Jessica Williams

Having a pet at home is an enjoyable experience. Coming back after a long day work and cuddling with your pet is a great stress buster. But, no matter how much you love your pet, cleaning their hair all over your house is the most hated job.

It is not only about cleanliness but also the health of the members of the house, and if you have small kids, cleaning becomes a ritual. You can also hire the services of professional end of lease cleaners in Adelaide, they can help you clean and disinfect your house properly on regular basis.

Here are some important tips to keep your house clean with pets:

  • First and foremost is the kitchen as it feeds everyone. Clean floor and surfaces of your kitchen on a daily basis using a mop and a broom or preferably a vacuum cleaner as it is very effective in dealing with pet hair.
  • Clean your workstation and counters with soap and sponge at least once a day and wipe out any spills, especially if you have cats, as they would lick it and transfer all the bacteria on your floor or counters. Also, try not to leave dirty dishes or leftovers in the kitchen area.
  • A vacuum cleaner is an essential in the house with pets. Choose a vacuum cleaner with extensions specially designed to remove pet hair. You can use it to clean your carpets in the living area and bedrooms or for the entrance hall.
  • To make your carpet hair, germ and odour free, sprinkle baking soda all over the carpet and leave it for some time. Now, vacuum it thoroughly.
  • You can also use fabric softener with water, in three is to one ratio, and spray it all over the carpet with a spray bottle. Let the solution dry for few minutes and then vacuum it thoroughly.
  • Regular mopping of the entrance hall is essential as germs and dust can travel into the whole house from here.
  • Try to keep an absorbent towel in the hallway so that you can deal with muddy paws when your pets first come into the house from a walk.
  • We all love to share our bedroom and beds with our pets. But this can prove to be a big health concern as the germs they carry are transferred to our personal belongings.
  • First of all the linen has to be changed, washed and sanitised regularly. Bedroom surface and carpets have to clean, scrubbed and vacuumed thoroughly, even under the bed.
  • Items like the TV remote, AC remote or your mobile phones should be kept away from your pets to avoid contamination. Wipe them with an antibacterial wipe or a solution to keep them germ-free.
  • Try to keep your clothes, jewellery or cosmetic in places where your pets could not come in contact with it.
  • Other things you can include in your daily regime are the generous use of sanitizers, air deodorants, baking soda as it is an excellent odour neutraliser and air cleaners to filter the air.

Hope this article was helpful to you in answering all your queries. Have a happy time with your pets!