Tips for Keeping a Clean Home with Pets
Tips for Keeping Your Home Clean with Pets
Pets bring joy, companionship, and love into our homes—but let’s face it, they can also bring a bit of a mess! Whether it’s fur on the furniture, muddy paw prints, or the occasional accident, keeping your home clean with pets can feel like a never-ending job. Fortunately, with the right pet cleaning products, keeping your space fresh, clean, and pet-friendly doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the Thankyou Universal Cleaner and reusable Forever Bottles, you have a powerful, eco-friendly solution to help tackle everyday pet messes. Let’s explore some tips on keeping your home spotless while enjoying life with your furry friends!
Stay on Top of Daily Messes
The key to keeping a clean home with pets is staying consistent with your routine. Set aside a few minutes each day to wipe down surfaces, vacuum fur, and clean high-traffic areas. Small, regular efforts prevent dirt from building up and make deep cleans much easier.
Choose Pet-Safe Cleaning Products
When cleaning up after pets, it’s crucial to use non-toxic cleaning products to keep your furry friends safe:
The Thankyou Universal Cleaner is effective on urine, dirt, and even vomit while also being safe for your pets. It’s a hospital grade disinfectant that ensures your home stays both clean and pet-friendly. Follow our tried and tested tips below to clean your home and pet areas effectively.
Clean Up Muddy Paws
Pets love to play outside, but that often leads to muddy paws making their way onto your clean floors. Here’s how to keep dirt at bay:
- Create a cleaning station: Place a towel or mat by the door to wipe your pet’s paws as soon as they come in. You can also keep a Thankyou Microfibre Cloth handy to quickly wipe away mud and dirt.
- Use Thankyou Universal Cleaner for floors: Dilute the Universal Cleaner (9:1 ratio) in a bucket of warm water and mop up muddy paw prints. It’s perfect for hard floors like tiles or polished wood, leaving them fresh and free of residue.
Tackle Pet Hair Regularly
One of the most common cleaning challenges for pet owners is fur—on the furniture, the floors, and just about everywhere! To manage it effectively:
- Vacuum frequently: Invest in a vacuum designed for pet hair. Make sure to cover carpets, rugs, furniture, and your pet’s favourite spots. Regular vacuuming helps keep pet dander under control and maintains hygiene throughout your home.
- Microfibre cloths: Use a Thankyou Microfibre Cloth to wipe down surfaces like counters, tables, and shelves. Microfibre is great at grabbing loose fur and dust without just spreading it around.
- Groom your pets regularly: Brush your pets frequently to minimise loose fur and reduce shedding in your home.
Keep Pet Areas Fresh
Whether it’s their feeding spot or their favourite lounging area, pet zones can become breeding grounds for dirt, grime, and odours. Keep these areas clean with ease:
- Cleaning pet beds: Cleaning your pet's bed regularly is important, and if the surface is hard fabric you can clean it with the Thankyou Universal Cleaner to eliminate odours. Wipe down the surrounding area with a diluted solution for a fresh, pet-friendly space.
- Cleaning food bowls and feeding areas: Clean your pet’s bowls daily with warm water and a gentle scrub. Wipe down the feeding area using the Thankyou Universal Cleaner to get rid of food spills and bacteria.
Control Odours Naturally
Pets can bring unwanted odours into the home, but chemical-heavy air fresheners aren’t the best solution. Instead, try natural ways to keep your home smelling clean:
- Air out your space: Open windows regularly to let fresh air in and odours out and use cleaning spray to apply the disinfectant.
- Use natural cleaners: The Thankyou Universal Cleaner, with its 100% natural ingredients, is great for keeping your home odour-free while being safe for pets. It’s a hospital grade disinfectant that tackles dirt, grime, and bacteria without harsh chemicals. Spray it on all surfaces your pets come in contact with to enjoy an odour-free home.
Designate a Pet Zone
To reduce the spread of pet hair and dander, designate specific areas for your pets:
- Create a pet zone: Limit where your pet roams in the house. Set up pet-friendly areas in the living room, mudroom, or kitchen, while keeping other rooms off-limits. This helps control the spread of fur and mess.
Reusable, Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solutions
Thankyou is committed to sustainability, and our Universal Cleaner System is designed to reduce waste.
Use Thankyou’s reusable cleaning Forever Bottles, made from 100% recycled aluminium or recyclable glass. Refill them with the Universal Cleaner for a sustainable, stylish, and effective cleaning solution that keeps your home fresh without harming the environment.
Post-Cleaning Self-Care
After you’ve finished sprucing up your pet-friendly home, take a moment to care for…you! Thankyou’s hand wash range is the perfect way to give yourself some self-care to finish off your cleaning routine. With skin-loving ingredients and refreshing citrus or floral scents, Thankyou’s hand washes leave your hands feeling fresh and clean. Plus, it’s kind to both your skin and the planet, with no harsh chemicals.
Pets and cleanliness don’t have to be at odds. With the Thankyou Universal Cleaner and reusable cleaning bottles, you can keep your home fresh, hygienic, and pet-friendly—without compromising on sustainability.
