Super cute, but not without hygiene issues…
House Cleaning Columbia has plenty of experience of cleaning homes that have pets in them. After all, it’s estimated that there are 94.2 million cats and 89.7 million dogs (not to mention other animals) in the US.
They do bring their own cleaning challenges and hygiene issues. And owners vary. Sometimes, they fall into the relaxed variety not minding when a cat wanders all over the kitchen surfaces, for example. Other times, they only allow their pet in certain rooms and jumping up on the furniture is verboten.
Remember, ringworm can be passed from dogs and cats to humans. And there are two conditions that can be caused by contact with animal feces—toxocariasis and toxoplasmosis.
House Cleaning Columbia Recommendations
What are House Cleaning Columbia’s recommendations for your home?
- Teach your children to wash their hands before eating and after playing outside.
- Clean cat litter boxes every day. It’s also wise to have one box per cat to prevent excessive build-up of waste and it allows cats to mark their individual territory.
- Expectant moms shouldn’t clear out cat litter trays, as toxoplasmosis can be dangerous during pregnancy.
- Pet bedding should be washed weekly as a precaution against fleas and other parasites. The temperature should be 130 degrees or higher to kill fleas and their larvae.
- Store your pet’s dry food in airtight containers and wet food in the fridge once it’s been opened. Be careful about storing opened food in the garage as it can attract rodents.
- Keep flea treatments up to date. If your pet does become infected, you’ll need to clean the home too with anti-flea treatment as the eggs can last eighteen months.
- Carpets and floors should be vacuumed at least once a week. A six-monthly or yearly professional carpet clean is another recommendation. Budget Maids offers a premium service minimal disruption carpet cleaning service.
- Wash your pet’s food and water bowls regularly and keep your kitchen surfaces clean. There are lots of c leaning products you can buy or make that won’t harm your cat or dog.
- Clean toys and collars regularly.
Here at Budget Maids we provide cleaning services in Olney, a Maid Service Potomac or cleaning services in Columbia and surrounds (i.e. VA and most of Maryland). Why not give us a call today and let us help you with all that cleaning up after your beloved pets?!
