| If your roommate has four legs and a fur coat | | | | litterbox, but always make sure to keep the area |
| that knows no seasons, you may be struggling | | | | clean and free of spills or other mishaps. |
| with pet odors. It has been suggested that people | | | | Consider your choice of flooring. If you are trying |
| who have pets live a longer life, but they may | | | | to housebreak a pet, carpet is not your friend. It |
| also have to deal with a little extra effort in | | | | retains odors and stains making it more difficult to |
| making sure their home is perfect. | | | | keep your home smelling and looking fresh. If |
| Housebreak your pet. If you have a kitten or | | | | feasible, you may want to consider adding |
| puppy, it's easier to housebreak them because | | | | hardwood flooring of vinyl for easy maintenance |
| they are still learning. An older animal can still be | | | | and cleanup. With this type of flooring, fewer |
| housebroken, but it may take a little more work. | | | | odors will be trapped, along with pet hair and |
| Although this task can prove to be tiresome, | | | | stains. |
| most pets will catch on within a matter of weeks. | | | | Choose a specialty cleaner. If possible, use a floor |
| Depending on the age and intelligence of the | | | | carpet cleaner specifically designed for the |
| animal, it's not impossible for him/her to learn the | | | | removal of pet stains and/or odors. As is the |
| rules of the road within days. In no time, your | | | | case with all cleaners, make sure to use in a |
| pet's instinct will come into play and he/she will be | | | | well-ventilated area and follow the manufacturer's |
| the perfect house guest. If you need assistance in | | | | instructions. |
| housebreaking your cat or dog, consult with a | | | | Now that you know how to keep your home |
| local veterinarian or pet trainer. | | | | smelling fresh and clean, don't forget to include an |
| Make time for litterbox maintenance. If you have | | | | air freshener or scented candle to add a touch of |
| a cat, make sure to change the litterbox regularly. | | | | your favorite fragrance to the air. Just make sure |
| You may also wish to consider a self-cleaning | | | | to keep any such item out of your pet's reach. |