Pet owners know the importance of keeping their four-legged friends happy and healthy. As such they will go to great lengths to ensure that their homes are suitably equipped to accommodate their pets needs. When you buy a new home, you will look for one with a yard or some type of outdoor space, where your pets can run around. However, there are many pet owners who allow their cats and dogs to spend time inside of their house. This can sometimes lead to a lot of mess, but that can be avoided if you make your home more pet-friendly.
Let’s take a look at how you can pet-proof your home:
Opt For No Carpets
If your pet spends time inside of your home you know how tough it can be to get stains and hair off of your carpeting and rugs. To make your home more pet-friendly, try to opt for tiles or flooring material that can withstand the damage your pets cause over time. If you would like to include rugs into your decor, go for more durable and washable fabrics.
Fur-Friendly-Furniture
With pets come fur and stains, so stain-resistant fabric should be at the top of your requirements when you buy new furniture. If you don’t want to replace your furniture, consider getting covers made. This will help you to protect your couches and seating from pet hair and odours for years to come.
Keep A Lid On It
Your pets, may at some time get into your trash cans. And unless you would like banana peels and other waste items strewn across your floor, you should place your bins in places your dogs and cats won’t be able to get into and make sure that you pick trash cans that can be secured with tight sealing lids.
Secure Your Yard
Every pet owner fears that their animals will run away. To help secure your pets, make sure that your yard is properly fenced. Mend any holes in your fencing and ensure that your gate locks properly, this will help you to keep your furry friends from escaping.
Invest In A Vacuum
Pets shed hair like it is nobody’s business and this leads to every surface being covered by a layer of fur. Investing in a strong vacuum cleaner will help you keep your home cleaner for longer.
Create a Sanctuary
Your home is also their home. For this reason, it is important to create a sanctuary for your pets, somewhere they can relax after a long day of running around and playing. Designate a corner in a room for their bed. When choosing a pet bed, choose something that is made from high-quality materials.
Look Out For Their Health
Because you want to keep your pets safe, you are also concerned about their health. Before you bring pot plants or flowers into your home or planting shrubbery in your yard, first be sure to find out if these plants are safe for animals. Pet-proof any potentially dangerous areas in your home by and use non-toxic cleaning products on all surfaces, they can get to.
Author: Hermanus Property Sales
