Owning pets and maintaining nice carpets (and rugs) often seem incompatible. During the early stages of a pet’s life, they may not be well-trained and may have accidents on the carpet. Even when they’re trained, they occasionally get sick and have accidents. Not to mention, they track dirt and contaminants across your home regardless of their age.
As pet lovers ourselves, we understand your frustration and concern. However, we love our pets and refuse to give them up (as well as our beautiful carpets and rugs). Since this is a common issue among our clientele, we have put together a few helpful tips for you.
Tip No. 1: Use a professional carpet cleaning company
Your first step should always be to contact a professional carpet cleaning company. A good cleaning company will offer solutions for all your pet odor issues, regardless of the type of accident. Our team, Neighborhood Carpet Cleaners, is the #1 rated carpet cleaner in Prince William County, Virginia, and offers both comprehensive cleaning and specialized solutions for pet odors. Our carpet steam cleaning process is designed to kill all bacteria before we go over it again with our wand.
Tip No. 2: Make time to let them out
If you have a dog trained to go outside, this only works if you’re consistent in walking them and letting them out. No matter how busy you are, make sure to give them a bathroom break at least every 6-8 hours during the workday (e.g., 9-5) and every 2-3 hours once you’re home. If you have a dog door with a backyard, even better!
Tip No. 3: Use child safety gates
It’s rare that even a large dog, such as a German Shepherd, will attempt to jump over a child safety gate in your home. Using a child safety gate is an affordable and effective way to prevent your dogs from accessing the nicer parts of your home when you’re not around. Additionally, it can help with other issues, like your dog barking at people passing by your window. We personally have these set up strategically around our home to make life as dog owners easier!
Virginia is for lovers, so you should love and care for your carpets—and your pets! If an accident occurs, don’t cry over spilled milk; simply give our team a shout.
Phone: +1 (703) 349-4791
Email: henry@ncc-va.com
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