Cats and dogs are such adorable furry little things that you sometimes overlook it when their personal messes start piling up. Before you know it, the whole place starts smelling like a feline flophouse or a neglected kennel, and flies are feasting on the very “things” you have chosen to ignore. One of the first rules before getting a pet is that you have to be prepared for every little nuance of having one in your home.
So to avoid having to pinch your nose all the time and start resenting your bundle of cuteness for it, follow these simple rules for a sweet-smelling dwelling shared with your pets. Let’s just assume that you didn’t quite toilet-train your puppies or kittens for whatever reason. So scratch the “ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure” scheme for moment; the best way is to forearm yourself with the necessary equipment to clean up after them. For instance, always have a bundle of rags or toilet paper on hand, especially if Fluffy or Spot has an overactive bladder. Male dogs and cats, especially, will not think twice about raising their legs and marking territories all over your house. You can spray their particular favored spots with a solution of vinegar mixed with water so the scent will repel your pets. But if the aroma of eau vinaigrette isn’t your thing, better be prepared to wipe up immediately after they’ve gone to the toilet. For less of the icky feeling, wrap your hand in plastic, and then “swipe” the mess with one fluid motion. Throw the soiled toilet paper in a covered bin to avoid bad smells. If you don’t want to end up washing urine stained rags, these should follow the toilet paper into the trash can.
Afterwards, you have to make sure to really clean up the spots, or they’ll leave a lingering scent. Wet a rag, pour a few drops of diluted bleach on the spot, and then wipe dry. Spray with your favorite air freshener or with some pine scented cleaning solution, and then dry off once more. Your cat or pup will be confused with the fresh new scent and chances are, they won’t choose that spot to mark on any more.
Now, bear in mind that there are times a cat or dog’s pee or poop might just prove not as easy to clean as with normal times. It may be down to their diet or little problems in their digestive systems. For particularly pungent messes, a stronger dose of bleach mixed in water is needed, followed up by a thick cleaning disinfectant solution. You have to make sure every trace of bacteria is eliminated so other pets or inhabitants of the house won’t pick it up.
But the best solution of all? Toilet-train your pets while they’re wee little things. A kitty litter or a pile of newspapers will do wonders for your peace of mind. A bit of garden will help, too, but make sure it’s your garden the pets are using as toilet and not the neighbors’!
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Comment by Cleaning — July 20, 2008 @ 12:10 pm