How to Keep Your Pets From Ruining Your Carpet
December 16, 2019

How to Keep Your Pets From Ruining Your Carpet

If there is one thing that homeowners know, it’s that pets and carpeting are a problematic mix. That soft, luxurious feeling can easily be replaced with a new color, a foul odor and an overwhelming amount of pet hair and dander. Naturally, you'll want to take every precaution to keep your pets from ruining your carpet.

 

Hardwood Entrance

One of the best ways to ensure that your carpet stays nice and fresh when you have a pet around is to have a hardwood or tile entrance. This is where you should always have your pet shake before you wipe off any dirt they have on their paws and fur. Carpet is notorious for attracting things like dirt, dander, and hair. Furthermore, if you thought having dirt and hair caught in your carpet was bad, mud is even worse. If your pet was just outside on the damp ground, chances are they were playing in the mud. In addition to spreading bacteria, mud can damage the carpet if it’s not taken care of immediately. Hardwood floors are much easier to clean and won't stain the way that a carpet would.

 

Keep Carpets Clean

It’s crucial that you maintain your carpeting and keep it clean. Total Care says that you should clean your carpets using hot water extraction once per year. This is especially important when you have pets you're trying to train. Accidents are most common if you have a young pet like a puppy or a kitten. If they’re not housebroken, chances are you’re going to see a few puddles on your carpet. In order to prevent your pet from constantly having to relieve themselves on the carpet, make sure you or another family member takes the time to housebreak them.

 

Cut Your Pet’s Nails

Like humans, pets need to have their nails trimmed every so often. Their nails are extremely sharp and can end up getting caught in the carpet. As a result, your pet will try their hardest to get their nails out, which includes pulling on the fibers. Carefully cut your pet’s nails and use a quality nail file to get rid of the pointy edges that are left behind.

 

As fluffy and cute as pets are, they can be a real handful at times. You always have to keep an eye on them to make sure nothing goes awry. Prior to bringing your pet home, be sure you're prepared with plenty of supplies for your new friend. Also, make sure you have sufficient cleaning supplies to keep your carpet looking new.

 

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