Invest in a Quality Pet VacuumCleaner Take the leap and invest in a vacuum cleaner built with pet owners inmind. These types of vacuum cleaners are constructed with extra features like stronger suction power to lift pet hair from your carpets, leaving them smelling fresh. Many pet vacuums include extra attachments that enable you to clean upholstery and beneath cushions, where excess hair is often trapped. If your pet sheds often, get in the habit of vacuuming daily to avoid hair build-up, or invest in a robot vacuum to regularly clean your space. Also, make sure you clean the vacuum filter often to avoid clogs and to avoid spreadingmusty pet hair odors throughout your home. Stain andOdor Removal It’s a fact of life. Sometimes, pets have bathroom accidents or get sick, leaving carpets stained and smelly. When this happens, head to your bathroom cabinet and reach for shaving cream. (It must be cream; shaving gel does not work!) Spray the stained area, and let the shaving cream sit for one minute. Then, use a clean sponge or rag to wipe away the shaving creamwith warmwater. This works well to remove even the toughest stains and odors, including cat urine and dog vomit.
All-purpose Cleaner for Flooring, Walls and Everything In Between For a safe and effective all-purpose cleaner you can use throughout your home, fill a squirt or spray bottle with one-part water and one- part white vinegar. Add a generous drop of liquid dish soap (preferably Dawn). You can safely use this cleaning solution on a wide range of surfaces to clean and refresh every area of your home. Protect and Repair Leather Furniture from Scratches If your pet reclines on your leather couch or chairs, its claws can easily leave light scratches or scuff marks. As long as these abrasions are light, the leather can be reconditioned, and surface imperfections can be masked. Follow these simple steps to repair this type of damage: 1. Use a clean cloth to apply a thin film of leather-recoloring balm over the damaged area. Apply sparingly, but use enough to adequately cover the light scratches. 2. Take a chamois cloth, and use it to remove any surplus leather-
3. Next, apply a light layer of olive or orange oil to the area using a spray bottle. Doing this achieves two things; first, the contrast between the damaged area and the rest of the leather is minimized. Secondly, the oil replenishes the moisture in the leather, which aids in keeping it supple. 4. Finally, use a clean chamois cloth to remove surplus oil by wiping the area in a straight, sweepingmotion.
recoloring balmby wiping the area in a smooth, circular motion.
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