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