How to Keep Furniture Clean with Pets

You love your four-legged friends but you don’t always love the mess they can bring to your home. Your fur babies bring love and companionship. But, they also bring a lot of fur and debris to your furniture. This can lead to unpleasant sights, smells, and experiences. After all, you want to enjoy your pets and home at the same time. The time it takes to clean up after your pet can eat into your available time to relax. This is why we’ve come up with the best tips to keep furniture clean with pets.

The Importance of Clean Furniture with Pets

Keeping your furniture clean from pet hair and debris not only helps it look better but it’s also important for the well-being of your pets and household members. Pet hair can hold dander, dust, and outdoor allergens which can irritate sinuses as well as cause negative reactions such as allergy reactions or asthma attacks. Pet hair itself can get into the air you breath in, causing more irritation. 

Keeping your furniture clean from pet mess also preserves the life of your furniture, saving you money. Over time, if not addressed, pet hair and mess makes your furniture dingy, smelly, and harder to clean. As your dog or cat’s hair is left on your sofa, it becomes pushed into crevices and between fibers. Reaching these spots is time consuming and difficult. Odors from your pets become more embedded into the fabric of your furniture as well. As you can see, a little preventative maintenance can help not only preserve the value of your furniture but keep your family, including your furry friends, safe in your home. 

Tips for Keeping Furniture Clean with Pets

Choose Pet-Friendly Fabrics

Be proactive! Buy furniture that is pet-friendly. We recommend durable, stain-resistant fabrics that are easy to clean. Materials like leather, microfiber, or synthetic fabrics work well to keep your home clean with pets. 

Establish a Grooming Routine

We recommend regular grooming for pets to reduce shedding and dander, at least once a week. This keeps pets smelling clean and fresh and keeps down the amount of hair that is shed on your furniture. It’s also healthy for your pet!

Use Protective Covers

Washable furniture covers protect upholstery from wear and it also keeps pet hair and debris  off of the fabric. We recommend investing in waterproof covers for even more protection. 

Vacuum and Dust Regularly

Frequently vacuum to remove pet hair and dander from your furniture. You can also invest in handy tools that help to pull up stubborn pet hair such as this Lilly Brush Co. Pro Cat & Dog Hair Tool Kit. We recommend vacuuming and dusting your furniture at least once a week. 

Clean Up Spills Immediately

Address your pets’ accidents promptly to prevent stains from setting in. We recommend using pet-friendly cleaning products to remove stains and odors such as ProTek Eco-Friendly Cleaners. If you address messes quickly, this prevents further damage from happening and keeps your furniture looking and smelling great. 

Create a Pet-Friendly Area

Consider setting up a designated space for your pets with their own furniture and bedding. Train your pets to use their spaces to relax and play, and off of your furniture. This is a great way to stop mess on your furniture from happening to begin with. 

Benefits of Professional Cleaning Services

Recurring cleaning services from professional cleaning companies like H&R Cleaning can save you time and money. You can receive the benefits mentioned above while also preserving your time. Now you have extra moments to spend enjoying your pets and not just cleaning up after them! 

Our cleaning technicians are also expertly trained to clean after pets, providing thorough cleaning while also keeping your pets safe. We take measures to ensure your fur babies are kept out of harm’s way while we are cleaning and they do not have access to harmful chemicals or equipment. As pet owners ourselves, we know how important your pets are to your family. This is why we take extra care to keep your pets, family, and home clean and safe. 

In summary, keeping your furniture clean from pet hair and debris is important. It not only keeps your pets and household members healthy, but it helps preserve the value and look of your furniture. We recommend following the steps above to keep your furniture clean. And, to save yourself time and money, sign up for our recurring cleaning services. Get a free quote! Fill out the quick form below and we’ll contact you right away. Or you can call us and schedule a free walk-through at a time that works for you!