Pet-Proofing Your Home:
A house is just not the same
without a four-legged friend. Although pets are loyal companions, many people
are reluctant to own one for a fear of ruining their home and furniture. Yes,
there are a number of things that come with the package such as hair, drool,
odors and scratches. However, pet-proofing your home is a great solution to
maintaining your home, so you don’t have to compromise your desire to add a
furry member to the family. Here are some easy tips you should swear by:
1) Choose the right fabrics – Obviously,
leather or “pleather” is an easy-to-clean solution. Just give it a quick wipe
down! Another benefit for this type of material is that it is not one to
attract fur. It can be quite durable; however your pet’s nails should still be
trimmed to avoid scratching. Another resistant material is velvet. Unlike other
fabrics, it’s not looped together, so claws will not get caught!
2) Color coordinate your furniture with your
pet - Although this may sound kind of funny to some, coordinating your
furniture with your pet’s fur color makes for a great camouflage. A little tone
on tone is pure genius!
3) Groom your pet – Regular grooming will
avoid tumbling fur balls – the vacuum is definitely your friend. Also, a little
bathing can avoid a certain stench!
4) Protect your furniture – Embrace two
things; throws and rugs. A beautiful and durable throw blanket is a great
protection for your sofa. If you choose a stylish one, not only will it enhance
the room, but it will maintain your furry friend’s favorite seating area. As
for your gorgeous hardwood floors, there are always rugs! Choose a rug that is
preferable low pile, so that their claws won’t dig into the looped strands.
Ideally, you should have a rug in the areas they choose for rest – living room,
bedroom, office and staircase.
Although these restrictions may
seem like a lot to some, if you’re an animal lover, you’ll find a way to make
these restrictions work for you, and with style!
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