Pet Friendly House Cleaning
Cleaning up after your animals can sometimes be one of the negatives of having a pet. But, sharing your home with another animal means that sometimes you just have to suck it up and accept that Fifi or Fido are going to have accidents. Thankfully if they do, there are products out there that you can use that are pet-friendly and safe for animals and kids alike. Here are some of those products, some other options available to you and ingredients (chemicals) you should absolutely stay away from when it comes to picking pet-friendly cleaning supplies. And if you are stuck and want to hire an expert to help you remove some of those pet odors and you live in the Maryland area you should reach out to a Maid in Montgomery County for help. What to Stay Away From If you currently own or are trying to find new cleaners for things like floors and carpets, make sure that those products do NOT have any of these ingredients in them because they are toxic and even deadly to any animals.
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–Phenols
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–Isopropyl alcohol
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–Formaldehyde
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–Phthalates
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–Bleach
–Perchloroethylene
List of Pet-Friendly Products As far as I know, none of these products below has the chemicals above but always check the label just to make sure. These are considered some of the best products on the market right now when it comes to pet cleaning supplies. Paw Safe Multi-Surface Cleaner – This glass cleaner is free of harsh chemicals and odors. In fact, all of the Paw Safe products are made with a plant-based formula. You can say good-bye to paw prints and nose prints around your home with this product. Green Works Compostable Cleaning Wipes by Clorox – All of the products in the Green Works line are plant and mineral-based, come from biodegradable ingredients, and
are NOT tested on animals! Whenever possible they use environmentally friendly packaging. They have designed a green product for all of your household needs. Method Squirt and Mop Wood Cleaner – This wood floor cleaner is safe for paws! It’s made with a non-wax, biodegradable formula that leaves your floors looking bright and shiny. The almond fragrance smells amazing too!
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day All Purpose Cleaner – This all-purpose cleaner is at least98% naturally derived. You can use it on all sealed, hard surfaces. This is free of phthalates, glycol solvents, chlorine, artificial colors, parabens, and animal derived ingredients. Your house will smell fresh and inviting with the natural oils they use. Rosemary, Bluebell, Honeysuckle…take your pick. Seventh Generation Tub & Tile Natural Cleaner – This pet-friendly product will work wonders on soap scum and stains in your shower and on your bathroom floor. It comes in an emerald cypress & fir scent that will leave your bathroom with a clean, fresh scent. This non-toxic formula is plant-derived and contains no harsh fumes. Other Options Available To You If you are too busy to, or you just don't want to deal with cleaning up after a pet, there are other options available to you such as: -
Get A House Sitter - for pets: These are like babysitters or nannies for your kids, but they are for your pets and they will come to your house and they will walk, play and feed your animals. It’s sometimes a necessary thing to hire someone that will do these things for you.
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Hire a maid: If you have other work things to do around the house you can always hire a Maid in Montgomery County who will do things like wash paw prints off windows (or human fingerprints), vacuum, mop, and more. They are incredibly efficient and convenient and can do anything you need them to do - including laundry detail!
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Hire a professional flooring company. This is slightly more expensive than a maid, but essentially they have tools like wood flooring cleaners, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, etc. that will help clean your floors for you.
All of these options are good, but the one you choose is obviously going to depend on exactly what you need, have time for and have a budget for.