Cleaning Houses with Dogs

Use Straight bleach on floors? That is not a good idea. Bleach is not only toxic, but can burn your pets paws. I worked at a kennel that used bleach to disinfect their outdoor yard (gravel) and we would always rinse the area very well with water before letting any dogs in the yard because the bleach could burn their paws if we didn't. If you are going to use bleach on any surface your pets going to be on or touch in away is to either dilute it, rinse it very well or both or use a peroxide-based bleach or another natural product that will disinfect it without the chemicals. I would recommend using a furimator, but you want to be careful with them. Make sure not to push down too hard or you can risk brush burning them - which can happen very quickly. Stay away from the backs of the legs (Lift hair up and brush it in layers (If you have a dog with a lot of hair there (Goldies, Huskies, etc) and with not much pressure brush at an angle in this area, if you need to brush there) and near thin skin/bony areas. Make sure to use a comb after brushing to make sure you have matts and knots out. Washing your dogs once a month is probably too much. It can cause dry skin. If you need to wash them that much, use a gentle/hypo shampoo or a waterless shampoo (good for in between baths). Avoid harsh shampoos (baby shampoo, deodorizing, etc). There are also some breeds that you can ruin their coats by washing them too much. Brushing your dogs and cats coat one or twice a week or more, depending on your dogs/cats coat can do wonders for your dog/cat, not to mention to your house. Dogs and cats breathe through their skin (not many people realise this), matts and knots can cause problems (including skin issues). Also, for your furniture, you could always have a slip cover on and just wash that. Takes care of the smell (if you have it) and the hair all in one go.

over 2 years ago by K