Pets are part of the family. Whether you have a dog, a cat, or some other furry friend, they bring a sense of love and companionship to your home. Responsible pet owners know that part of taking care of their animals includes providing a clean and safe environment for them.
So, we dutifully empty litter boxes, vacuum up dog hair and take our pets to the groomers. We wipe up their dirty footprints or clean up when they make a mess eating. But cleaning up after our pets isn’t only for their safety. It’s for ours too.
Pet hair and dander can be dangerous to your health. It can trigger allergies, skin irritation, or other conditions. According to the Mayo Clinic, “pet allergies are triggered by exposure to the dead flakes of skin (dander) a pet sheds. Any animal with fur can be a source of pet allergies.” Unfortunately, dead skin and hair aren’t the only particles that pets bring into your home. Everything that touches their paws gets on your floors and walls. So, what can you do to keep your space clean?
- Vacuum and mop often. The more often you clean your floors (where most of the dirt, hair and dander ends up), the cleaner your home or business will be. Use a vacuum that is good for pet hair with a strong filter, or consider carpet cleaners that are good for use with pets.
- Dust. Regular dusting can improve the air quality in your home and get rid of pet hair and dander. You can also consider using an air purifier or install higher-grade filters in your furnace.
Cleaning your home or business when you have pets isn’t easy. As much as we love them, pets are messy! They are also sensitive to chemicals in many cleaning products. If you’re looking for a safe cleaning solution that helps keep your space clean, consider the Microshield 360 system. Following treatment, you only need to use water to clean because the solution kills germs that come into contact with a treated surface! It’s a win-win for everyone!
So, if you find that your sneezing, coughing, or your skin is itchy all the time, your furry friends might be to blame. The good news is that a little extra cleaning can help relieve your symptoms.
