Above photo courtesy of Zyanya Shih Tzu
Put it on your to do checklist to take an audit yearly of your pet's supplies. Items like toys, feed and water bowls or containers are high on the list for sanitizing. Be sure to use pet safe cleaning supplies. I highly recommend using all natural products such as those offered through Life's Abundance. Check out Life's Abundance all natural cleaning supplies for safe cleaning for pets and humans as well.
Living in colder areas of the world teaches you quickly how important it is to clean up your yard. Snow melts and suddenly you can actually see everything you neglected to clean up during the colder months. Your dog's waste droppings may be in the piles well hidden by the beautiful white snow falls.
Warm weather calls for dogs and puppies to bask in the beautiful sunshine. It is time to make sure your yard is a safe haven for them to hang out and play around. As you pick up the poop do not neglect picking up sticks, stones, fallen or stray branches and anything else your dog will no doubt find quickly to chew on and play with.
Give your kitchen a deep annual cleaning that includes dog supplies as well. Replace worn out dog dishes regularly. Clean dog dishes at least every day. Add a bit of sanitizing bleach to the dishes cleaning water and rinse well. Of course you should clean rugs or mats under their dishes as well.
Check puppy or dog's food, treats and medications for expiration dates frequently and dispose of anything that is expired.
Living with dogs presents us with unique cleaning chores especially if your dog sheds hair often. Stray hairs and dander are among some of the biggest challenges home owners/pet owners tackle. If you have carpet you will want to get into every corner and surface of your home with a trusted vacuum.
To prepare for your vacuuming chores improve chances of making a good clean sweep on carpets and upholstery. Use a light mist with water and fabric softener. Follow this misting step with a once-over with a stiff-bristled brush to loosen and pull up embedded hairs. Lint rollers should be stashed in many different places of your home. Go over these surfaces with a lint roller, aa pet hair remover, or other hair grabber after vacuuming. For the finishing touch after all pet hair is gone go over the fabrics and carpets with a fabric spray.
Take a deep look into your dog's toy box. If toys are dirty, give them a good, deep clean with hot soapy water. Fabric toys go into the washing machine nicely. Throw out broken or potentially dangerous toys. Now comes the real fun of replacing old worn out toys with new and more innovative dog toys.
Thoroughly clean crates, carriers, collars, leashes and dog clothes. Be safe and use all natural cleaning products to reduce the chance of pets and or children and adults coming in contact with dangerous cleaning chemicals.
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