Top cleaning tips for pet owners

If you love having your pets inside but also value a comfortable and clean home, we’re here to tell you that you can have both! As a pet owner, you’re often dealing with shedding hair and dander, dirt and mud, and sometimes those little accidents that can happen where they aren’t supposed to!

No matter the situation, there are plenty of helpful techniques to assist you in keeping your home clean and hygienic when you’re cohabiting with a furry friend:

Stop your pets in their tracks

Pets have a fun and carefree life, whether it’s playing in puddles or digging up bones in the backyard — they love to explore the outdoors. If this sounds like your furry friend, then you’ll know all about paw marks on your indoor surfaces. So, make a plan that will help keep the dirt outside where it belongs.

Keep an old towel by the door and wipe down your pet's feet before they come inside. Another handy trick is to have a shallow container of water that they can step into to help eliminate the mud on their paws before they walk inside on your carpet. A few mats at the entrances could also help, especially if you train your pet to wait on them while their paws are wiped down.

It's understandable that sometimes pets might sneak in without you noticing… so, for cleaning your hard floors at entry points into your home, try the lightweight and easy-to-use Wertheim Evolution Hard Floor Powerhead Attachment together with the Wertheim Evolution Stick Vacuum Cleaner.

Invest in a top-quality vacuum

Whether you have a pet that sheds or not, there will always be a need to clean your flooring surfaces and furniture — and most of the time, sweeping or lint rolling won’t cut it. Investing in a powerful top-quality vacuum cleaner is imperative if you want to be a pet owner with a clean home.

We suggest the Wertheim 7 Series Bagged Vacuum Cleaner for its exceptional deep-cleaning capabilities. Featuring a turbo brush floor head, this vacuum effectively lifts pet hair and debris from carpets with ease. It also includes a Four-stage HEPA filtration system with Germastadt technology, capturing 99.97% of dust and debris, making it ideal for homes with pets. The bagged design ensures hassle-free disposal and superior air quality in your home.

If you're looking for a convenient and versatile cleaning solution, the Wertheim Evolution MAX Stick Vacuum Cleaner is an excellent choice. This cordless vacuum is equipped with high-performance power heads for both hard floors and carpets, delivering powerful suction to tackle dust, dirt, and pet hair. With up to 100 minutes of runtime and an easy conversion to a hand vacuum, it’s perfect for quick, grab-and-go cleaning. The advanced HEPA 13 filter and intelligent dust sensor further enhance its performance, ensuring a thorough and efficient clean.

Brush your pets more regularly

Hair shedding is the biggest challenge when it comes to keeping your home clean as a pet owner. A great way to help is to get up close and personal with your furry friend and give them a good brush more regularly. You’ll notice a huge difference as you can control where the hair goes, and they will ultimately shed less as you’ve removed most of the excess hair.

Deep clean carpets as soon as accidents happen

If your pet has an accident where they shouldn’t have, it’s time to clean it up with the right tools. Gone are the days when using harmful chemicals or homemade concoctions was the only way to lift stains from carpet or upholstery. Now, you can invest in advanced cleaning tools like spot cleaners and carpet shampooers to have on hand whenever you need them. We suggest the Sauber Pro SG-100 Carpet Shampooer, which features a vibrating power brush that effectively removes embedded dirt and stains from carpet fibres. It also includes an on-board 2.5 metre hose for spot cleaning in hard-to-reach areas, a dual tank system that keeps clean and dirty water separate, and edge-sweeping brushes that clean right up against walls and in corners. This carpet shampooer is perfect for any household aiming for spotlessly clean carpets, especially for pet owners and people with allergies.