Now, we all love our pets. But that doesn’t change the fact that pets are messy, destructive creatures when they want to be.
So, you’ve finally finished furnishing your new custom home. Everything is perfectly in place; your paint colors are ideal, your flooring is beautiful and new, and your furniture is expensive gorgeous. You come home from a hard day at work to appreciate the fruits of your labor–only to find that Spot has completely destroyed all of your dedicated work. Now, we all love our pets. But that doesn’t change the fact that pets are messy, destructive creatures when they want to be. And you certainly don’t want your beloved pooch or kitty to ruin your brand new home. Here are some tips to help you conduct pet damage control.
Provide Scratching Alternatives
This is particularly useful for cats who require scratch posts for their claws. They may see something soft like your brand new couch and think it the perfect place to sharpen their nails. But if you get a scratching post (one they can stretch up on!) it can help to redirect the scratching to another object. You can reinforce this idea by giving your kitty a treat every time they use the post.
Clean Frequently
When fur sits around in the corners or at the bottom of baseboards for too long, it can discolor the area. It’s not uncommon for carpets to turn permanently blackened with dirt if you leave fur sit. You should be going around weekly, cleaning fur and dirt left by your pet, so you can keep your furniture and home sparkling.
Furniture Covers
If you’ve got a fabric sofa or armchair, you can get replaceable fabric covers for them that can be removed and washed. A pet making a mess on the couch is no longer an issue with these covers! You can remove them easily and throw them in the wash, and they’re clean right after the cycle is over. Don’t blot at your couch for hours with paper towels when you can just throw it in the washer.
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