DOG OWNER’S GUIDE FOR A CLEAN AND ODOUR-FREE HOUSE

What we all wish for and hope for – a pet-odour (odor) free home! Here your dog owner’s guide for a clean and odour-free house. Thanks to Olivia Jones from High Style Life…

Dogs are man’s best friend. Smelly ones, but friends nonetheless. If you are a dog owner, then you certainly know what we are talking about. Sometimes it seems that even with regular baths and house cleanups we cannot get rid of the bad smell in the house. Even though it comes from your dog, you can’t blame them for it. You might think that you have tried absolutely everything, but there are probably a few methods you haven’t considered yet.

Of course, the easiest solution is to keep your dog outside, but that’s not an option for some people. That is why we created this guide for all dog owners who want to keep their house clean and odour-free. Enjoy.

Vacuum often

Dog Owner’s Guide for a Clean and Odour-Free House

Dog hair is the biggest reason why your house has an odour. And how do you clean up dog hair? By vacuuming. Ideally, you should vacuum once a day. However, if you can’t do it that often, you should at least try to vacuum every other day. Furthermore, don’t just vacuum floors. You need to go over everything, including curtains, couches, and all other surfaces dog hair might stick to. Finally, make sure to clean your vacuum regularly. Otherwise, it will become the source of bad smells.

Bath your dog

Dog Owner’s Guide for a Clean and Odour-Free House

Imagine if you didn’t wash for months. You would stink, right? Well, the same goes for your dog. They might need some time to get used to baths, but some treats will definitely be of help.

Keep in mind, though, that dogs don’t need to take baths every day. In fact, how often you need to bath your dog depends on what type of fur it has. Additionally, some dogs are sensitive to certain bath products, so make sure you check with your vet to see if your dog is like that.

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Keep the air fresh

Dog Owner’s Guide for a Clean and Odour-Free House

Sometimes even if you do all of the above, your house may still stink. If this is the case, then you probably need to let fresh air into your house. Frankly, nothing beats odours like fresh air. The simplest solution is to keep the windows wide open as often as you can.

However, this is not always an option, especially in the dead of the winter. Hence, it is a good idea to utilise the best air purifier for allergies, dust, mites, and and other pollutants. This device will not only remove bad smells, but it will also clean the air and improve its overall quality inside your house.

Mind the diet

Dog Owner’s Guide for a Clean and Odour-Free House

With some dog breeds, there is no escaping from bad smells. No matter how often you bath them and clean your house, the odour will remain. However, we have one more suggestion for you. As we said before, most dogs’ odour comes from their fur and skin. If you feed your dog with high-quality food, it might help reduce the odour.

The idea is to improve your dog’s health by putting them on a quality diet which will improve their skin and fur as well. There is no concrete proof that this will work, but either way, you should stay away from canned food and corn-based products. If you can, try to cook fresh and diverse meals for your dog.

As you can see, there are many different solutions to get rid of your dog’s odour. Regardless of which option you decide to try first, know that consistency is key. So, bath your dog regularly, vacuum as often as you can, and if necessary, buy an air purifier. You will see the change sooner than later.

Enjoy your odour-free house!


About the author
Olivia Jones is Editor at High Style Life


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