How to Prevent Pet Odors

Pets in a home can bring a lot of joy and companionship but they can also bring a lot of mess. Don’t let the presence of a pet hinder the overall smell of your home. Many pets can bring in extra bacteria and smells into a house that make it unsanitary and unwelcoming to guests. Check out these ways to control pet odor in your home:

Vacuum, Vacuum, Vacuum

If your home has carpet flooring, you may notice that the dog hair can quickly accumulate in just a few days. Vacuuming your floor on a regular basis, as much as 3-4 times a week, can help to keep pet odors at bay. Consider purchasing a vacuum that is specially designed to pick up pet hair from carpeting. Such vacuums can make the job of cleaning up even faster. Check out other odor removal products like getting a new filter for your vacuum or placing a few drops of essential oil onto the brush of your vacuum to create a fresh scent.

Wash the Problem

Sometimes homeowners can get so preoccupied with cleaning up after the pet that they forget to clean the source of the problem: the pet itself! Cat owners don’t necessarily need to wash their cats but dogs need baths on a frequent basis. Make this chore easier by doing it outside during good weather in order to keep the wet dog smell out of the house. Consider getting your pet professionally groomed to make this job even more convenient.

Clean the Bed

If your pet sleeps in their own bed, make sure to clean the bed on a regular basis as well. Pet beds are usually pillows that are covered with fabric and can be easily disassembled for easy cleaning with odor removal products. Make sure that pet beds that are damaged, or beyond help, are replaced in order to freshen up the pet’s area of your home.

Preventing pet odors in your home is important to keeping your home smelling fresh. Make sure to wash your pet, and their bed, on a regular basis as well as vacuum your carpeting multiple times a week. Completing these regular tasks will help keep your home from needing odor removal products as well. Contact ServiceMaster of Charleston for a professional cleaning if your home’s odor is too much to handle.