Question 1

Are ordinary floor cleaners dangerous to dogs?

Accepted Answer

Most ordinary floor cleaners will include some of the most harmful ingredients to animals, as they’re created to give the best results possible at the lowest possible price. These low-price options can seem tempting to buy at first, but if you look out for the harmful ingredients (given above), it’s likely that everyday cleaners will include multiple offenders.

Question 2

How long do I need to keep my pet off recently cleaned floors?

Accepted Answer

Even when using a safe alternatives, keeping your pet off the floor after cleaning is an important part of your routine. Even if the ingredients are not harmful to your pet, over exposure to any cleaning product can lead to problems with sensitive areas. Not to mention that stepping on a wet floor can often lead to little paw prints being visible, directly after cleaning!

Question 3

How to make a homemade floor cleaner for pets?

Accepted Answer

If you have a carpet, instead of a sealed floor, there are few options for making a pet cleaner at home – although these are also handy to use for those who need help in a pinch! Firstly, you can use bicarbonate of soda to soak up any accidents (especially during puppy training), you can use this as a standalone product and hoover up the soda, after it has soaked up the offending mess. Or, you can mix this with liquid soap or white vinegar and essential oils.

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