Pets bring joy to any Wellington home — but they also bring hair, muddy paws, and odours. Here’s how to keep your home clean and fresh when you share it with a cat or dog.
Vacuum More Than You Think You Need To
Pet hair embeds in carpet fibres and settles on hard floors. Vacuum high-traffic areas daily if possible, and the whole home at least twice a week. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to capture pet dander — important for allergy sufferers.
Wash Pet Bedding Weekly
Pet beds and blankets are the main source of pet odour in a home. Wash them weekly on a hot cycle with unscented laundry powder.
Deal With Accidents Immediately
Blot urine with paper towels, then treat with an enzyme-based cleaner (available from pet stores). These break down the odour-causing proteins. Avoid vinegar or ammonia-based cleaners on pet urine — they can encourage re-marking.
Keep Paws Clean at the Door
A mat at every entrance and a damp cloth nearby for paw wiping makes a big difference — especially in Wellington’s muddy winters.
Groom Regularly
Regular brushing outside reduces the amount of hair and dander shed indoors. Bathe dogs monthly or as needed — a clean dog means a cleaner home.
Neutralise Odours Naturally
Sprinkle baking soda on carpets and soft furnishings, leave for 15 minutes, then vacuum. Open windows daily to air the home out — particularly important in Wellington’s sometimes stuffy winters.
Nice Work Cleaning Co. is happy to work around your pets. We service pet-friendly homes across Wellington and the Hutt Valley. Get your free quote today.
If you’d rather leave the cleaning to the professionals, our regular house cleaning service covers pet-friendly homes across Lower Hutt and Wellington — we’re experienced with fur, dander and the extra vacuuming that comes with it.
Clean Home with Pets Wellington
At Nice Work Cleaning Co., clean home with pets Wellington is something we help with every day across Wellington and the Hutt Valley. If you’d like professional support with clean home with pets Wellington in your home, call us on 021 08011481 for a free, no-obligation quote.
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