Many families have pets, and these pets are often more than just animals to them. Most people consider their pets to be members of the family. Dogs are one of the most popular choices to have as a furry friend to come home to; however, it can be a lot of work and responsibility to care for a dog.

Dogs cannot clean and pick up after themselves; they easily track dirt and debris into the home, leaving tracks throughout the place. They also shed fur, which accumulate in the home.

If you fail to clean up after your dog, your home will quickly become dirty. House cleaning is crucial if you want to have a comfortable, clean living space that you, your family, and your dog can enjoy.

Continue reading for some tips on how to keep your home clean if you have a dog.

1. Add Door Mats

Training your dog to wipe their paws off on a door mat every time they come in may not be a plausible solution. However, a door mat can still be of help. Whether your dog has been trained to use a door mat, it can still prevent some of the dirt and debris from being brought into the home. Place a doormat outside of the door and a throw rug inside of the door. Take the time to wash the throw rug regularly to prevent too much dirt from accumulating on it.

2. Clean Their Paws

Wiping off your dog’s paws every time they come inside can prevent your dog from bringing in too much dirt. You should particularly wipe and wash your dog’s paws on days with inclement weather. Tracking in dust and dry dirt is one thing, but you especially do not want your dog’s muddy paws to dirty up your home.

Keep a towel near the door that you can easily grab and use when you and your canine friend come back home after a day out. Grab a rimmed tray or baking sheet, fill it with water, and place your dog’s paws in the water to clean off some of the dirt. If you want to do a more thorough wash, consider purchasing a paw washer to aid in the cleaning.

Do not forget to give your dog a bath every few weeks. Bathing your dogs too frequently can dry out their skin and remove essential oils, but baths are still important. If dogs go too long without a bath, they will start to smell. There are also pet wipes you can use to clean your dog’s paws and keep them clean in between baths.

3. Vacuum Regularly

In addition to the dirt and debris your dog may drag into your home, they will also shed hair. Sofas, rugs, and carpeting are especially prone to collecting dog hair. Cleaning your carpeting and furniture to remove dog hair needs to be prioritized to maintain a clean home. In the same way you may feed your dog at specific times each day, make vacuuming your home a part of your regular routine by setting aside time for it in your schedule.

If you can afford it, purchasing a robot vacuum is a great idea. The vacuum will run automatically, conducting its own house cleaning. Certain models of robot vacuums can even be programmed to run at scheduled times, so you can still make vacuuming a regular routine.

4. Use a Lint Roller

A lint roller is a good tool to have around for some quick house cleaning. You can use it to quickly pick up hair from pillows, blankets, and furniture.

5. Regularly Wash Bedding and Linens

Not only will the bedding and blankets for your dog accumulate dog hair, but these items will also eventually produce unpleasant odors. That said, wash their bed and blankets on a weekly basis.

If your dog likes to cuddle up in your bed, wash your own bed sheets and blankets often, too.

6. Always Have Stain Remover Handy

No dog is perfect — not even the most well-trained, obedient dogs. Your dog will likely have an accident or cause some sort of mess from time to time. Often, carpets are the victim in such situations. Knowing this, always have an effective stain remover in your home. Check that the product works for removing both pet stains and odors.

Once you spot a stain, treat it immediately. This gives you the best chance at properly eliminating the stain. When using stain removers, follow the instructions listed on the product.

Hire Professional Home Help

House cleaning with pets can be a lot of work and not all pet owners may have the time or resources to clean their homes as much as they would like or need to. In such a case, there are cleaning services that pet owners can hire to help out. If you are an elderly person and need help with your dog and house chores, you can benefit from non-medical home health care services.

Adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue organization can provide a loving home to a pet in need while offering seniors the opportunity to experience numerous benefits. Assisting Hands Home Care is here to support you and your dog by creating a personalized care plan from meal preparation, light housekeeping to 24-hour care.

With outside assistance, you can feel at ease knowing a cleaning service is making your home clean for you and your canine companion, and you can spend more quality time with them instead of cleaning up after them.

About Vince Sandri

Vince Sandri is a content writer and blogger with more than 12 years of experience. His expertise is in creating content related to disaster restoration, including information about preventing and reacting to natural disasters like flooding, water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold growth, storm damage and more.
Vince has been the main contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com since 2014. Over that time, he has written numerous service pages and blogs for disaster restoration providers featured on RestorationMasterFinder.com. Vince has done extensive research and covered a wide range of topics relating to disaster restoration to help homeowners, business owners, and property managers better protect their property. He understands the problems that disasters like flooding, fire, smoke, and mold can cause as well as the best ways to respond to these issues to limit the damage.
Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.