Due to their self-cleaning abilities and independence, cats are relatively low-maintenance pets. However, they can create messes throughout your home. While professional carpet cleaning will help you keep your flooring pristine, there are also some smart housekeeping strategies you can adopt more regularly.

How to Keep Your House Clean When You Own Cats

1. Brush Them Daily

Cats, especially long-haired ones, are notorious for their seemingly endless shedding. Brushing your pets at least once a day will remove loose hairs before they can fall off, keeping them on the brush instead of your upholstery, carpet, clothes.

2. Vacuum Every Week

Even if you brush them, their hair will still end up on the carpet throughout your home. The follicles contain pet dander, which triggers allergies. If you let the buildup accumulate, the flooring will also be more difficult to clean.

Vacuum the floors at least once a week to keep them pristine.

3. Scoop the Litter Frequently

Although many litter brands work to minimize waste odors, your pets’ boxes may still give off unpleasant odors. You can promote a better smell by scooping clumps out of the litter box before your pets eat. It’s also a good idea to put a liner in each box so you can easily clean them out about once every two weeks.

4. Wipe Surfaces Regularly

Cats walk, sit, and sleep wherever they please, including windowsills and kitchen counters. When they move around the house, their paws may transfer dirt and bacteria onto other surfaces.

To prevent the spread of stains and dirt, make a habit of wiping down your cats’ favorite spots once a week.

5. Use Enzyme-Based Products

Not all carpet and upholstery cleaners will remove the odors and stains that cats and their urine leave behind.

Use enzyme-based cleaners, which break down the acids in cat urine and neutralize bacteria to keep stains from setting and odors from lingering. They can also help prevent your cats from trying to mark the same spot again.

While adopting these strategies will help control messes, you’ll also need professional house and carpet cleaning to keep your home pristine. Based in Anchorage, AK, Henry’s Janitorial Service is equipped to sanitize all areas of your home. Whether you need monthly deep cleanings or annual floor maintenance, the team will deliver the results you seek. Learn more about their work with carpet cleaning online or call (907) 341-2242 to request a free estimate.