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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

How to keep a clean home when you have pets – our ultimate guide to living with furry friends

A small Italian greyhound dog on a large red pillow-style dog bed. Next to a brown leather armchair. .

No matter how much we love our furry friends, learning how to keep a clean home when you have pets can be a real feat. With four dogs, three guinea pigs, two fish tanks, and a tortoise, I know that feeling all too well.

As I've learned, while it is their house too, sometimes a few extra precautions and rules are needed to keep a pet-friendly space sanitized and smelling fresh – whether that means investing in a specific vacuum cleaner or sticking to a regimented cleaning routine. In short, staying on top of pet messes and odors is a must.

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