House Cleaning Tips for Pet Owners in Nampa
How to keep a home with pets clean and fresh, from Lana Property Service in Nampa.
Quick answer: Pets mean more hair, more dirt at the door and more odors, so a home with pets usually needs cleaning more often. Vacuum high-traffic areas and pet spots between cleanings, stop mud and wet paws at the door, wash pet bedding often and keep litter boxes scooped. Many pet owners choose weekly cleaning to stay ahead of the hair. Tell your cleaners about your pets when you book, including any products you prefer.
Dogs and cats make a house a home, but they also shed, track in dirt and leave nose prints on every window. Here is how pet owners in Nampa, Caldwell, Meridian, Boise and across the Treasure Valley can keep a pet-friendly home clean and fresh.
Stay ahead of pet hair
- Vacuum the spots where pets sleep and hang out a few times a week, not just once
- Brush pets regularly, outside when the weather allows, so less hair ends up on the floor
- Use washable throws on the couch and pet beds, and wash them often
- A damp rubber glove or lint roller picks up hair from furniture fast
- Do not forget under furniture and along baseboards, where hair collects
Stop dirt and mud at the door
Fall and winter bring wet leaves, mud, snow and ice-melt salt, and pets carry all of it inside. Keep a towel by the door to wipe paws after walks, put a rough mat outside and an absorbent mat inside, and wipe up wet paw prints right away. See how to keep your floors clean in winter.
Control pet odors
- Scoop litter boxes daily and change the litter on a regular schedule
- Wash pet bedding, blankets and soft toys often
- Clean up accidents right away; blot instead of rubbing, then clean the spot well
- Wipe food and water bowls and the floor around them
- Let fresh air in when the weather allows
What to tell your cleaners
A little information up front makes the visit go smoothly for everyone:
- What pets you have and where they will be during the cleaning
- Whether a pet should stay in a closed room or crate, and which doors need to stay shut
- If you prefer certain cleaning products around your pets, say so when you book
- The rooms and spots that collect the most hair or need extra attention
You do not always need to be home for the cleaning; many clients give access. See do I need to be home for house cleaning? and how to get ready for a house cleaning.
How often should pet owners book cleaning?
Biweekly cleaning is popular for most families, and busy households and pet owners often choose weekly. Weekly and biweekly cleaning is offered weekly, biweekly or monthly. A standard cleaning covers kitchens and bathrooms, dusting and wiping surfaces, vacuuming and mopping, making beds and tidying, and trash removal. See standard house cleaning.
When a deep clean makes sense
If hair and dust have built up on baseboards, door frames, ceiling fans and light fixtures, or the grout and cabinet fronts need attention, start with a deep clean, then keep things on track with regular visits. See deep cleaning and deep cleaning vs. standard cleaning.
Hosting for the holidays?
Guests who are not used to pets notice hair and odors first. Plan a cleaning a few days before they arrive, and see the holiday house cleaning checklist and how to keep your house clean between cleanings.
Book your cleaning
Lana Property Service cleans homes in Nampa and nearby Treasure Valley cities. Call or text (408) 978-5262, send a request from the contact page or see customer reviews.
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