{"id":6309,"date":"2021-10-26T08:53:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T16:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/south-orange-county\/?p=6309"},"modified":"2024-07-31T01:38:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T09:38:07","slug":"dog-cleaning-tools-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/south-orange-county\/dog-cleaning-tools-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Best Cleaning Tools for Dog Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that a life with dogs can be anything but clean. As adorable as your pooch is, they can\u2019t help but bring their messy behaviors everywhere they go in your house. Whether it\u2019s shedding fur, tracking in mud, or having an accident on the floor, dogs are just plain messy, and there are not much dog owners can do to change that. So grab your two best friends, reusable cleaning gloves and multisurface cleaner, and read on about how to lessen the doggie mess in your home!<\/p>\n<h2>Hair on Hardwood<\/h2>\n<p>As housing trends change, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000EFDOOA\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000EFDOOA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=rove05-20&amp;linkId=2287291e1b07b9e6cf7a31222a2ac327&amp;th=1\">carpet<\/a> has been quickly phased out. This is lucky for dog-owners as hardwood flooring is much easier to clean and see the fur you need to get. If you have the right <a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/milwaukee-dog-training\/the-best-vacuums-for-dog-hair-in-2024\/\">vacuum<\/a>, clean-up can be a breeze. But if your vacuum is a bit older and only seems to roll over the hairs, try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bona-WM710013432-Microfiber-Floor-Mop\/dp\/B00DVHIF06\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=microfiber%2Bfloor%2Bduster%2Bbona&amp;qid=1632504323&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=akccommc-20&amp;linkId=0d74ff95d33ab2a95c73942ea80b0218&amp;language=en_US&amp;th=1\">microfiber floor duster<\/a>! Plus it\u2019s more eco-friendly as it doesn\u2019t use electricity and is reusable as the floor pads are machine washable.<\/p>\n<h2>Mopping Dirty Hardwood<\/h2>\n<p>Any hardwood owner knows that it\u2019s difficult to find a good cleaner that won\u2019t damage your beautiful floors. But with dogs, cleaning often is inevitable, so you need a safe cleaning option. Using a microfiber <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Microfiber-Cleaning-Washable-Hardwood-Laminate\/dp\/B07YRQWNX2\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=spray%2Bmop&amp;qid=1632504366&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=akccommc-20&amp;linkId=b4d9cac13595132e0e5575bbe3f4b35f&amp;language=en_US&amp;th=1\">spray mop<\/a> and hardwood-safe<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bona%C2%AE-Hardwood-Floor-Cleaner-Refill\/dp\/B000ARPVIY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=hardwood%2Bfloor%2Bcleaner&amp;qid=1632504402&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=akccommc-20&amp;linkId=e658804815a2640748a1ce17a4f35b50&amp;language=en_US&amp;th=1\"> cleaner<\/a> is one of the best solutions for your problem! You may also want to use a mop that is machine washable for big messes and finish off with a hard-wood <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Weiman-Hardwood-Cleaner-Polish-Restorer\/dp\/B07DNH3Z7Q\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2NX5SL8N050O1&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=hardwood+polish+and+restorer&amp;qid=1632504567&amp;sprefix=hardwood+polish,aps,151&amp;sr=8-8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=akccommc-20&amp;linkId=51ee3f838a9bd55694f829a8145d80bc&amp;language=en_US\">polish<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Flooring &amp; Messes<\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone has hardwood or dogs that chose to create messes in floor-specific areas. So how do you easily clean floors like tile, linoleum, vinyl, etc.? Using a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rubbermaid-Self-Wringing-Ratchet-Blended-54-inch\/dp\/B005KD6A5Q\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=mop&amp;qid=1632504615&amp;sr=8-8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=akccommc-20&amp;linkId=a7700462bbd8c14564088b646e01efd4&amp;language=en_US\">mop<\/a> and your favorite multisurface <a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/orlando-dog-training\/health-safety\/household-cleaning-products-that-are-safe-for-dogs\/\">cleaner<\/a> should do the job as warm-hot water and cleaner will clean any bacteria from the mess!<\/p>\n<h2>Couch Full of Fur<\/h2>\n<p>No one likes to plop down on their couch after a hard day at work and be surrounded by their dog\u2019s fur. Luckily, this is an easy fix. If you have a quality vacuum, put it to work. Or you can use a fur-removing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-Good-Grips-All-Purpose-Squeegee\/dp\/B000CCDBRK\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=squeegee&amp;qid=1632504657&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=akccommc-20&amp;linkId=6ded4492bf8d4cad5d1344dd9b8b54a4&amp;language=en_US&amp;th=1\">squeegee<\/a> or a classic lint roller in a pinch!<\/p>\n<h2>Dog Smudgings on Glass<\/h2>\n<p>Dogs love to press their noses against your windows and glass doors to look outside. Unfortunately, their curiosity leaves a mark in the form of smudged glass. Using a glass squeegee and cleaner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ettore-30116-Squeegee-Off-Cleaning-16-ounces\/dp\/B007UTM0AW\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=35U59WSLFIU0&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=window%2Bcleaner%2Bsqueegee&amp;qid=1632504762&amp;sprefix=window%2Bcleaner%2Bsquee%2Caps%2C152&amp;sr=8-10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=akccommc-20&amp;linkId=591cac39acd46b02f14f829d8d7f4734&amp;language=en_US&amp;th=1\">concentrate<\/a> will leave your glass streak-free in seconds!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that a life with dogs can be anything but clean. As adorable as your pooch is, they can\u2019t help but bring their messy behaviors everywhere they go in your house. 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