How to easily get rid of the smell of animals in the house: effective life hacks

When owners get pets, they don't always think about the unpleasant odor that can appear in the house. This applies not only to the animals themselves, but also to their toys, bowls, and litter boxes.

Pungent aromas create an uncomfortable atmosphere in the house and can negatively affect human health. However, OBOZREVATEL has found effective life hacks that will help to cope with this.

Animal hygiene

Pet owners should walk their pets regularly, bathe them, comb their hair, and take them to grooming salons from time to time to ensure that they are well taken care of.

Furniture

Try to keep pets away from upholstered furniture and beds. Because the fabric can be saturated with an unpleasant odor, which is then difficult to get rid of on your own. If your pet likes to lie on the couch a lot, you should have it professionally cleaned regularly to get rid of unwanted odors and hair.

Carpet

If your pet defecates on the carpet, you should act quickly to prevent the substance from seeping into the fabric. To do this, wipe the area with paper towels to absorb all the moisture. Then sprinkle the carpet with baking soda and leave it overnight. The baking soda will absorb the unpleasant odor.

You can also mix a cup of vinegar with water and wipe the dirty area with the solution.

Litter boxes

The litter box should be cleaned immediately after the cat has done its business. In addition, clean the litter box thoroughly with special products or a vinegar or baking soda solution once a month.

It is necessary to change the litter box once a year, because the furry cat can scratch it with its claws, and bacteria will grow in the cracks, which are difficult to get rid of.

Cages

If you have hamsters, guinea pigs, or other small animals that live in cages, don't forget to clean their homes once a week to keep them clean and avoid unpleasant odors.

Earlier, OBOZREVATEL told you whether cats can cry and how to recognize that the animal is upset.

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