Cleaning Tips for Dog Lovers
Having a Dog gives one an unmatched feeling. When your cute little puppy runs to you, licks your face and wags his tail to show how happy he is to have you. But owning a dog comes with a lot of responsibility, responsibility to take care of your buddy and to take care of your home as well. The biggest problem with owning a pet is how to keep your home clean. So here we have some cleaning tips for dog owners:
Problem 1. Dog Smell
This is one of the most common problems faced by pet owners. Although this doesn’t create much hassle for the owners themselves but it does affect the guests of owners. So how can you make your dog smell better? Read below to find out the secret to a fresh smelling dog:
Remedy 1: Use baking Soda
Baking soda can be the most effective product for absorbing the dog odor not only from clothes but also from surroundings.
Here are some ways to use it:
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1. As a Dry Shampoo
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2. As an Air Freshener
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3. With detergent
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4. Removing smell from Carpet & Upholstery
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5. Make a Smell Absorbing Spray
Baking soda can be used as a dry shampoo for your canine as it has the potential to absorb the smell and you can comb their hair after applying baking soda to remove insects from their hair.
You can also use Baking Soda as an air freshener. Just open the bottle of the baking soda and let it be there for 5-10 minutes, by doing so baking soda will absorb the foul smell and act as a natural air freshener.
You can also mix 1 Tablespoon of baking soda with detergent while washing your pet’s clothes and some other stuff. (But, first sprinkle the baking soda on the little area of clothes to check compatibility with clothes.)
NOTE: Never forget to wash Dog’s bedding and bowl regularly.
To remove the smell from carpet and upholstery, sprinkle the baking soda on the carpet or sofa set and just scrub it slowly without putting much pressure, then wipe it clean or you can vacuum clean it.
You can also make a spray mix of Baking soda and Vinegar to make your own smell absorbing liquid. Just mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 Tablespoon of Vinegar, when foam begins to disappear then add 2-3 cup of lukewarm water in that same spray bottle and shake it well. And you have just got your homemade spray. (You can spray that liquid on rugs, carpet, sofa, bed, or even can be sprayed as an air freshener)
Remedy 2: Use of incense sticks
This is the cheapest and easy method to make your dog’s foul smell vanish. Just buy incense sticks and lit it around to fill your room with aromatic fragrance.
Remedy 3: Use of Lemon
Lemon can be a good option when it comes to dealing with dog odor. You can try to make amazing Lemon spray.
For this you just need:
- A cup of lemon juice
- 5-6 Tb spoon brown sugar
- 600-700ml water
Just mix all of these and fill it in a spray bottle and mix it well. And then you just got your very own air freshener spray. This spray can also be used for removing paw stains from clothes and carpet.
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Problem 2: Dog Urine
This is another problem faced by dog owners. I’m sure you take your lovely pet outside so that he can do his business. But sometimes they just pee and you gotta deal with it. Dog urine not only stinks but also leaves a stain.
So to combat this irritating problem, we have compiled some cleaning tips for dog owners. View the slideshow below to know more:
Tip 1.
You can always use Baking soda for this, just sprinkle little amount of baking soda on the urine, leave it for 3-4 minute and wipe it off with a sponge or cloth or mop it off.
Tip 2.
Lemon-Brown sugar spray is also a good liquid for cleaning the urine, just spray it and mop it off. This not only cleans the urine but also remove the odor.
Tip 3.
Just take water in the bucket and add 1-2 Tb spoon of Dettol, and mix it well and mop the urine with this Dettol mixed water.
Tip 4.
You can also use Neem leaves, just dip the Neem leaves in a mug or bucket full of water and spread it on the floor, it will not only help you to clean the urine but also disinfect the floor.
Tip 5.
You can also use your Dish wash clean liquid to wipe off the urine and its smell. What you need is a cup of water and few drops of dish wash clean liquid then mix both them and clean the floor with a sponge.
Tip 6.
You can always make Vinegar and lukewarm water mixture in 1:1 ratio to clean dog’s urine.
Note: Use a separate wiping cloth/mop/sponge for cleaning purpose related to pets. And always clean the wiping sponge or cloth properly by washing it separately with a detergent and little bit drops of antiseptic liquid/baking soda.
Problem 3. Dog’s Hair
We all love to play with our pets but when their hair gets stuck on our clothes, carpet, sofa or bed – it becomes an issue. Need not worry at all, just use these cleaning tips for dog owners and stop worrying about their falling hair.
Tip 1.
Use of Lint Roller
You can always rely on a Lint Roller, as it comes with a number of sheets embedded in it, so when you pull the sheet you’ll get a sticky surface so when you run the roller on the carpet, clothes, upholstery then all the hair will automatically get sticks on the roller sticky sheet. After doing so a number of times, remove that sheet and dispose it. You’ll get a fresh sheet for using it again.
Here is a video of us using a Lint Roller to clean up our Dog’s fallen hair:
Tip 2.
Just dampen the sponge or cloth or even a mop, and run it on the carpet surface to remove fairly visible hair.
Tip 3.
Use of balloon
Yes! You read it right, you just need an inflated balloon. As it has a static surface it attracts the dog’s hair from carpet & clothes.
Tip 4.
If you have latex gloves then you can use it for cleaning dog hair. Just wear the latex glove and then start rubbing on the carpet/sofa/bed surface to clean the hair.
Tip 5.
One of the basic things you can do is just vacuum clean the carpet and you are sorted.
Tip 6.
Use of a sticky tape
This is the thing which most of us can find in our homes. So you just wrap the duct tape or sticky tape in the form of a loop in your hand and run it on the clothes or even the carpet to remove dog’s hair.
Tip 7.
Use of metal Hair Brush
We all use hair brush of metal bristles, so you can use a spare hairbrush to remove dog’s hair from sofa or carpet.
So these were some tricks that we found useful while taking care of our cute little dog. Did you find the above tips useful? Or do you have some more tips and tricks? Let us know by commenting below. You can also comment your queries if any and we will surely get back to you.
And if these tips are not able to clean some hard stains or anything, then you can probably try Broomberg’s Home Cleaning Services.
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Very useful article for dog owners, a complete guide by lovely Divya!! My heartiest wishes for her bright future.
Thank you.this has been of very use.i was fed up seeing dog hairs on my official clothes now I can clean them.
Thanks Vibhu 🙂
It’s Good info for Homes those have pets.
Thanks a lot Ajay 🙂
Your blog has been very useful. Specially the dog smell and urine tip. i am having pups at my place so i really need to keep my place healthy, hygienic, and fragrant.
Thanks a lot Shalini 🙂