Cats are incredibly fun pets to have. Who wouldn’t be happy with them? The only downside to cats is that they can make quite a mess of your home. Here’s how to keep your home clean when you have cats.
Choose the perfect spot in your home for the litter box
Having a litter box in your home is of course a must. Where in your home you place it can make a big difference. Cats can make quite a mess when they use their private toilet. This is because cats like to bury their feces. When they do this, cat litter can end up on the floor. Place your litter box in a place where you can easily clean it. Think of a laminate floor, for example. Also make sure that the litter box is in a place that is nice for your cat. A little privacy is also nice for them.
Make brushing a daily ritual
Cats shed a lot and that all ends up in your house. Cats are very good at cleaning themselves and they remove a lot of loose hair themselves. However, it never hurts to help them a little. Make brushing a daily ritual to reduce the amount of hair on the floor. This is also a good way to strengthen the bond with your cat.
Invest in a powerful vacuum cleaner for major cleaning
Okay, but let’s be honest. Even if you brush well, hairs will still end up here and there. The best way to deal with this is to vacuum regularly. Invest in a powerful vacuum cleaner that can handle the amount of hair. Don’t just use your vacuum cleaner for the floors. Also clean the furniture regularly. That way you really get all the hairs.
Make sure your cat has its own blankets to lie on
Another good way to keep your home clean is to keep cat hair in one place as much as possible. Cats will undoubtedly walk around the house, but they often lie in the same places that they like. Place a blanket here that is meant for pets. These are easy to clean. This way you catch most of the hair before it reaches your furniture or the floor. Place the blankets in places where your cat likes to lie, such as on the windowsill, on the couch or even in a cardboard box.
