Adopting a dog can change your life in multiple ways, and it can even change your vacuuming routine. If you want to safeguard your vacuum while also keeping on top of the pet hair in your home, there are several things you should do. Here are some tips to help you out.
1. Use a carpet rake before vacuuming
Carpet rakes look just like rakes you use outside, and to use them, you simply brush them over your carpet. The tines of the rake lift and separate your carpet fibers, and this action dislodges embedded pet fur from your carpet. Ultimately, that makes your vacuuming efforts more successful.
2. Clean your brushes more often
If you have a long-haired dog, his hairs are likely to get wrapped up in your vacuum's rotating brushes. These hairs can create tension that make it harder for your vacuum to move, and also, the hairs can cover the brushes, making them less effective.
If you don't currently clean your brushes after vacuuming, you may need to start once you adopt your dog.
3. Increase the number of times you vacuum per week
When you have a dog, you have to vacuum more frequently. As a general rule of thumb, you need to vacuum once a week for every human or large animal who lives with you. Therefore, if you have two people living in your home, you probably vacuum twice a week currently, but when you adopt a dog, you will have to increase your vacuuming frequency to three times per week.
4. Stock replacement belts for your vacuum
More vacuuming means more wear and tear on your vacuum. As a result, you should consider stocking replacement parts such as belts. That way, if a belt snaps, you have what you need to replace it, and you don't have to worry about pet hair building up while you wait to buy a new belt.
5. Keep your dog in mind if you purchase a new vacuum
If you decide to purchase a new vacuum, keep your dog in mind as you shop. Ideally, you want a very powerful vacuum that has the ability to easily suck embedded dog hair out of the carpet.
You also want a vacuum with a variety of extensions so you can get dog hair from couch cushions and underneath furniture. If possible, you may also want to look for a vacuum that is relatively quiet as many dogs are irritated by the sounds of a vacuum's motor.
More more tips or assistance, contact companies like Cleaners Warehouse (Brisbane) Pty Ltd.
Share11 June 2015
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