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As much as you love your pet, you know their presence contributes to the wear and tear of your property. Aside from carpet stains and airborne dander, your pet’s claws can scratch your hardwood floors, marring one of your home’s most valuable assets. To prevent your dog or cat from leaving their mark, use the following pointers.

How to Keep Pets From Scratching Hardwood Floors

1. Trim Their Nails

While they might have a safe and cozy place to call home, your pet still has claws meant for surviving in the great outdoors. Therefore, it’s up to you to give them a manicure. You can purchase a nail-clipping tool from any pet supply store, as well as a filing tool for smoothing sharp edges. Once your dog or cat has their nails trimmed, you can forget about hardwood scratches, as well as that annoying tapping sound.

2. Use Area Rugs

hardwood floorNo matter how large your home is, your dog or cat probably has specific areas where they like to spend most of their time—whether for resting or playing. To protect these highly trafficked areas, lay area rugs on the hardwood floor zones where your pet like to pass the time. In addition to saving your flooring from nicks and scuffs, you’ll also give your furry friend a comfier place to lay. 

3. Purchase Booties

For some pet owners, the nail clipping process can seem downright impossible, and you may not always have the time or budget for professional grooming. For a quick fix, invest in some booties for your dog or cat. These will prevent their nails from scratching your hardwood floors, as well as ripping up bedding or upholstering. Plus, most booties feature slip-resistant pads, so your pet can still run and play as they please.

 

Looking for more advice on how to protect your hardwood floors? Get in touch with Carolina Wood Floors of Winston-Salem, NC. They have over 25 years of experience in the industry, providing top-quality wood flooring to residential and commercial clients. Whether you’re interested in red oak, walnut, or maple, visit the website to browse their inventory. You can also call (336) 7650-0680 to discuss a custom design.

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