Carpet Care Tips For The Pet Owner
By James Carlson
If you have pets you probably already know that they can take a
huge toll on your carpeting. By following a few rules and being
prepared for the occasional accident however animals do not
have to be that much of a problem. Read this article and get
some tips to help you live with both animals and carpet.
The first thing you need to do is be prepared. Keep some
bottles of spotter handy and some rags to clean up any
accidents as soon as they happen. In one bottle of spotter have
a mix on one part white distilled vinegar to three parts water.
You will use this to clean up any pet urine accidents. Also
have a bottle of basic spotter for any other messes that might
occur. After you use the general spotter follow up with the
vinegar solution to neutralize the spotter and kill any odor.
Be sure to dab spots when cleaning, never rub.
The next tip is to keep your animals nails trimmed. This is
especially important if you have Berber carpet as your animal
can easily snag a loop and cause a run down the entire length
of the carpet. You can buy clippers to do it yourself or most
groomers and vet clinic will do it for you at a reasonable
rate.
The last tip I will give you is to bath your animal often. This
helps to remove pet dander and oil from the skin of your animal.
The amount of oil on our dogs skin depends greatly on their
breed but all dogs will have some. The oil is easily
transferred to the carpet and will create dark spots. Also give
them a pet bed or a blanket to sleep on to protect the carpet.
You should find these tips beneficial and they will hopefully
let you live more easily with animals and carpets. Good luck.
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