5 Tips For A Pet-Friendly Home

​A home should be a safe space for the family and children, including pets. The good thing about optimizing your living space is several simple tips that you can follow. All at a reasonable price without compromising pet parenting responsibilities. Here are five ways to make a more pet-friendly living space.

1. Be mindful of fabrics
   Your fur babies are often attracted to your couch as they like soft and cozy places. Undeniably, you can’t help but adore seeing them relaxing on the couch. But the excess saliva and fur can get out of hand sometimes.
   
   Optional faux ultra suedes and leather are scratch-resistant and easy to clean. Another way you can do this is to use a machine-washable faux fur throw as it keeps the coziness. In contrast, it also limits real animal fur transfer.
   
   
2. Utilizing wipeable wallpaper and paint finishes
   Have you seen the spots you see on your walls? Do you ever wonder how those spots ended up on your walls? Well, the answer revolves around how often your dog shakes off after coming in from a shower or the rain. Or maybe they’re too excited that they often thump their tail against the wall.
   
   Selecting wallpaper and paint finishes is easy! For an easy wipe-down, buy a commercial-grade wallpaper. On the other hand, high-gloss paints are the easiest to clean.
   
   
3. Find the right flooring
   There’s a lot to consider if you want carpets because, one, the material is laborious to clean. More often than not, some carpets are not hard-wearing enough to hold out against animal claws and are likely to absorb foul pet odors. Look for long-lasting floorings, such as hardwood and tile, to name a few.
   
   Porcelain and ceramic tiles are not demanding to clean and offer chilly places for your pet to nap in hot weather. Beech, bamboo, and recycled teak are more hardwoods and more scratch-resistant.
   
   
4. It’s good to use storage
   Misplaced tennis balls, half-chewed dog treats, and squeaky and clanking toys are such an eyesore. It’s recommended to use a basket or crate to store and organize your pet’s favorite toys. In this way, keep your home organized and neat.
   
   Additionally, it’s important to use storage on high shelves to keep hazards away from your children and your pets. This also includes toxic food and houseplants. If your pet is the type to get noisy and attempts to open the shelves or doors, you may also invest in safety locks.
   
   
5. Invest in safe cleaners
   Having a pet means becoming a regular house cleaner. Don’t overlook the chemicals found in the cleaners you use. Your fur babies spend all day meandering inside your house and cleaning themselves using their tongues. It’s essential to be careful with cleaning products that are hazardous if ingested.

Conclusion
Before you welcome a pet to your home and family, you must first ensure that the place is secure and pleasant for them. Things that aren't dangerous to people may be dangerous to pets.

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