Spring is a time of renewal, and it is a great time to refresh your pet’s space. Let’s look at some areas around the home to focus on to support your pet’s health. It is important to use pet friendly cleaning supplies when cleaning indoors.
Harmful Cleaning Products
Not all cleaning products are safe for pets. Some can be harmful. Some examples are:
- Laundry soap
- Dishwasher soap
- Bleach
- Surface and window cleaners
- Scrubs
- Oven cleaners
- Disinfectants
- Mold removers
- Carpet cleaners
- Plug in air fresheners
- Spray air fresheners
Ingestion, contact with paws or the body, and inhaling are a few ways that cleaners can cause harm to your pets and may affect your pet’s health. Some cleaners have tough jobs to do, and it is important to keep those cleaners up high and stored away from your pet. It is recommended to use these harsh products only if you must and ensure that your pet cannot inhale or lick them.
“All Natural”
Keep in mind that products labeled “all natural” may not support good pet health and do not guarantee that they are safe. They can contain harmful ingredients that can affect your pet’s health like:
- Ammonia
- Phthalates
- Phenol
- Bleach
- Chlorine
- Glycol ethers
- Essential oils
- Formaldehyde
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Benzalkonium chloride
- PFAS (forever chemicals)
There are many cleaning solution recipes available online that you can make at home using ingredients like vinegar and baking soda. Pet cleaning products sold at Pet Planet have undergone Pet Planet’s Certificate of Trust to ensure that they are effective and safe for you and your pets.
Around the House
Other areas around the house to think of when Spring cleaning to support your pet’s health:
- Food and water dishes should be checked for cracks. If cracked, they should be discarded. Stainless steel and ceramic bowls are best to use as they do not harbor bacteria.
- Inspect blankets and toys for damage and if worn out or cracked they should be replaced.
- Cat litter boxes should be cleaned and checked for deep scratches. Grooves caused by scratching can be a place for bacteria to grow.
- Spring is a great time to change the furnace air filters in your home.
- A bath with pet shampoos and conditioners that are safe without any harmful ingredients like those found at Pet Planet are a great way to move your pet into Spring.
- Many Pet Planet stores have Self-Washes. A great way to wash your pet and save your house from the mess caused by bathing.
- Giving your pet’s kennel or crate a good cleaning is a good way to start the season.
- Leashes, harnesses, and collars can become worn and dirty. Spring is a good time to inspect them and give them a wash or replace them if needed. Did you know many rescues will accept gently worn leashes, harnesses, and collars for the animals in their care?
- Spring is a good time to clean up all that poop in the yard that has been buried in snow.
Fleas and Ticks
As the weather warms up and you enjoy more time outside with your pet, fleas and ticks also become active. Pet Planet carries many natural and safe alternatives to SpotOn Flea and Tick topical liquid pesticide treatments.
Environmental Sensitivities
Pet Planet can help your pet if they are sensitive to seasonal outdoor allergens like grass molds and tree pollens. Pet Planet offers many natural supplement solutions to help support your pet’s health.
Spring is a wonderful time for you and your pets. Annual Spring cleaning and Spring preparation is an important time for you and your pet to prepare for the new season.
