I am a die-hard pet lover living with a fastidious neat-freak.  It sometimes causes trouble.  The following 5 products have allowed us to continue in our living arrangement in peace and tidy harmony.

  • Furminator. I am a huge believer in being proactive.  The Furminator allows me to be proactive in my method of cleaning up after my pets.  The Furminator is much much more than just a ‘brush.’  It rakes your pet’s fur (cats or dogs) taking out loose hairs in the top and under coats.  Using this weekly noticeably reduced the amount of fur that ended up on my carpets.  I could not live without it. $30
  • Woolite OxyClean POD. This handy cleaning device is an all-in-one spot remover.  The “POD” contains an oxy-based cleaning fluid as well as a sponge and cleaning brush.  You simply spray the cleaner on the stain, brush it in, and then sponge it up.  It works on most any pet stain including blood.  $5
  • Bissell Spot Bot. If you want to invest a little more money into your spot removal, the Bissell Spot Bot is a perfect solution.  It’s a hands-free carpet shampooer that is incredibly easy to use.  You simply place the Spot Bot on top of the stain and select either “surface stain” or “set-in stain.”  The Bot goes to work to remove the stain in about 3-5 minutes.  Larger area to clean?  You can use the removable hose to clean larger areas, upholstery, or stairs.  $120
  • Dyson Animal. The Dyson Animal is the Ferrari of the vacuum world.  Because of it’s expense, I initially put of purchasing one thinking that it could not possibly be worth the investment.  I can personally attest that it is absolutely worth every cent.  It is the only vacuum I have ever used that truly does not lose suction; in fact, retains such a high power that it completely removes all the fur in my carpets and on my upholstery.  My house has never been so clean!  It also lasts very well even after heavy use.  I have had mine for over 3 years and it still works just as well as the day I brought it home.  $550

Regardless of your budget, utilizing one or all of these tools will significantly improve the cleanliness of your life.  Having pets can be dirty business, but with the right tools you can make your home appear pet-free with ease!

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