If You Have a Dog, Try These 6 Cleaning Tips

At Allsorts Sorted, we understand the importance of a clean and healthy home that is filled with joy and for many of us, a furry friend! According to Animal Medicines Australia, approximately 7.7 million households in our nation have a pet. That equates to 73% of all households! To help out our pet owners who might be feeling overwhelmed with the adding cleaning required, we’ve put together the following tips to stay ontop!

Regular grooming

Regular grooming can cut down on shedding significantly. A good brush a few times each week can be a great bonding activity and reduce the amount of hair floating around. Brush outside if you can, to reduce skin particles in the home that can contribute to allergies.

Wipe down muddy paws before they come into the house.

Try to keep a towel and possibly even a shallow tub of water near the door to wipe down paws as your dog comes in from the backyard or a recent walk. This stops them tracking dirt across all floor types.

Exercise your dog regularly.

A bored dog can be a destructive dog. Ensure your dog is taken on regular walks or runs. Provide them with enrichment toys while they’re hanging out around the house or outside to keep them focused on constructive fun.

Use a placemat under your pet’s dish.

Preferably a placemat that can be easily wiped down with soap and water, or a small mat or rug you can throw into the washing machine with a load of towels once a week. This will help to reduce the food and water splatter.

Vacuum regularly.

We recommend households with pets to vacuum the whole house at least once a week, with higher traffic areas vacuumed every couple days, or even daily.

If you want to free up the time you spend vacuuming every week to play with your dog instead, we’re standing by to help! Reach out to the Allsorts Sorted team directly on 0432 510 844, via email, or using the form below.