Dogs spread joy and warmth. When you have carpets, they can also cause stains and odors on your flooring. While professional carpet cleaning is helpful, there are also ways to minimize problems before they leave marks. Here’s a guide on how to be diligent when maintaining your flooring.

How to Protect Your Carpet From Dogs

1. Groom Regularly

Medium- and long-haired breeds, including golden retrievers and German shepherds, shed plenty of hair, which can become embedded in carpet fibers. While some shedding is inevitable, you can reduce the amount by grooming. Give your dog a bath each week and brush their coat to remove loose hairs. 

2. Wipe Their Paws

Dogs can bring in dirt after a walk outside. To prevent stains, always stop by the door once a stroll is complete and wipe down their paws with a moistened cloth. There are also wipes designed for this purpose. Ask all family members to adopt the same routine.

3. Vacuum Frequently

Pet owners often have to vacuum daily since their floors can pick up hairs and outdoor debris. If you have a busy schedule, it can be helpful to buy a robot vacuum to tidy up for you. Since this device makes so many passes over the same spots, it helps take the load off of you and prevents hairs from becoming embedded. Simply let it run while you work or take care of other responsibilities.

Dog owners need annual professional carpet cleaning to maintain pristine floors. If you need thorough service, contact Henry's Janitorial Services in Anchorage, AK. In business since 1962, this licensed and insured residential cleaning service always makes a point to use environmentally safe materials. They remove accumulated dust, dirt, and odors from fibers to create a fresher, cleaner home. Request a free estimate by calling (907) 341-2242, or learn more about their work with carpet cleaning on their website.