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Cleaning With Pets: What Works

Pet hair, paw prints, and odors — how to keep a clean home with animals.

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Pets and clean homes can coexist

Dogs, cats, and clean houses aren't opposites — they just need a system. Here's what actually works.

Hair management

Vacuum more, not harder: pet homes do better with frequent vacuuming than occasional deep sessions. Our biweekly plans handle this.
Upholstery: hair weaves into fabric. We vacuum upholstery edges and cushions, not just floors.
Air: HEPA vacuums trap dander instead of recirculating it.

Odors

Baking soda on carpets before vacuuming absorbs odors. Enzyme cleaners break down the proteins in pet messes — regular cleaners just mask them. Wash pet bedding weekly; it's the biggest odor source most people miss.

Paw prints

A mat inside and outside every door, plus a paw towel by the door, cuts prints dramatically. For what gets through, damp-mopping hard floors handles it.

Safe products

Pets are lower to the ground and groom with their mouths — they're more exposed to cleaning chemicals. Our green cleaning option is popular with pet owners for exactly this reason.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will cleaners scare my pets?

Tell us about your pets when you book. Friendly animals can stay — we'll work around them. Anxious ones do better secured in one room.

Can you get cat urine smell out?

Fresh accidents — usually yes with enzyme treatment. Old, set-in urine in padding or subfloor may need more than cleaning. We'll be honest about what we find.

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