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Making Your Home Pet-Friendly
Have you been thinking about adding a new furry, feathered, or scaled friend to your household? Well before you make your way to the
pet store, consider how you’ll be able to make sure your home is as comfortable and safe as possible for your
new companion.
Choose a space that will be dedicated to your pet — If you give your pet an ample amount of dedicated space in your home, they’ll be less likely to sneak into the small, dangerous places where you don’t want them wandering. If your pet is one that likes to wander beyond its allotted area, consider purchasing gates to create physical boundaries.
Purchase trash cans with lids — For pets that will grow tall enough or can jump high enough to access your trash cans, it will be well worth investing in cans that have a lid. Even better is a stainless-steel trash can with a lid that has a sensor and can only be opened by hand motion.
Hard vs. soft flooring — There are pros and cons to the type of flooring you have for your pets. Hard surfaces like tile and hardwood are easier to clean, however softer surfaces like carpets and rugs may be easier for your pet to walk on. This will come down to your personal and pet’s preferences.
Get a quality vacuum cleaner — If you want to have carpets or rugs in your home, opt for materials that will sustain the least amount of damage. If you have a pet that sheds fur, you’ll want to acquire a quality vacuum cleaner. There are some vacuum cleaners that are made specifically for pet hair to avoid potential jams and damage to the appliance.
