Health & Fitness
How to Make Sure Your House Doesn't Smell Like Your Pets
We love our pets, but we don't always love the way they make our homes smell.
By Maid Brigade of Northern CT
We love our pets, but we don’t always love the way they make our homes smell.
No matter how well you care and groom your animals, sometimes they can present an odor that may not convey your efforts. Regardless of whether they soil in the house or have a smelly coat, there are steps you can take to reduce and eliminate pet odor.
A natural odor absorber, baking soda is man’s best friend for removing general pet odors. Not only can it be used as a natural air freshener (leave an open box on the counter), it can remove odors on fabrics, furniture, floors, and even inside litter boxes – all with just a few little sprinkles.
Another trick is to use a HEPA filter and change the furnace and air conditioning filters frequently. Airborne pet odor can get trapped in your air filters and recirculate the stench on a continuous basis.
If you’re pet has soiled an area, use a neutralizing odor remover to eliminate odor and prevent the animal from soiling the area again. Although sprays and nice smelling candles may help mask animal odor, the only way to reduce the frequency or incidence is to eliminate the desire. Animals will mark or urinate in the same area again and again because they can smell their original scent. If you use a natural ionizer or neutralizer you will reduce the likelihood that the animal will revisit the area and take steps toward removing the odor.
Another tip is to clean your pet’s toys, dishes, and sleeping area at least once a week. In addition to squirting a little non-toxic, fresh smelling spray on bedding and toys, give the area a good scrubbing every week.
It may sound a little dramatic, but you could also paint the house. When all else fails, painting the interior of your home may be just what you needed. Choose a washable paint if your pet likes to lay by the walls or mark territory along the baseboards. In fact the natural oils exuding from the animals coat could be creating a stench and may have permeated into the drywall or wood.
Still need a little help cleaning and freshening your home? Give us a call at 860-645-6243 and we can get it all cleaned up!
