A rug completes your interior. It brings warmth, texture, and invites relaxation. Your pet will undoubtedly find its favorite spot on it effortlessly. With four-legged friends in the house, it is important to
to choose consciously — both for appearance and ease of maintenance.
Which rug is best for your pet and how do you ensure your rug lasts for years?
Choose a low-pile rug
Alow-pile rug is the best option when your dog or cat is part of the household. Unlike high-pile carpets, it remains dirt sticks less here and are easier to remove pet hair . This not only makes the carpet more hygienic but also prevents unpleasant odors in the long term.
Cats can also get their claws caught in a high-pile carpet, which can damage both the fibers and their paws. With alow-pile texture
choose your
safety and sustainability.
How do you remove pet hair from your rug?
We recommend toweekly vacuuming so that dust, pet hair, and flakes do not accumulate. However, some cat and dog hairs are very stubborn and difficult to vacuum up with the vacuum cleaner.
A surprisingly effective way to loosen stubborn hair?Use rubber. Think of a rubber window squeegee, silicone cleaning gloves, or even your old Crocs. Make them slightly damp and wipe over the carpet in firm, short strokes. Hair and dust come loose and stick to the rubber.
How do you remove urine and feces from your carpet?
An accident can happen quickly, especially with puppies or older animals. To prevent a stain from remaining on your carpet, you will need to act quickly.
Removal of stool: gentle and thorough
Use disposable gloves to carefully pick up the solid residues. Then dab the spot with a clean cloth and lukewarm water. Avoid rubbing: this pushes the stain deeper into the fibers.
Removing Urine from Carpet: Vinegar as a Lifesaver
Dab the spot immediately with a mixture of lukewarm water and a splash of vinegar. This way, you neutralize odors and remove the stain without damaging the material. For a step-by-step approach, it is best to consult our stain guide.
For a more detailed step-by-step plan for combating
stool and urine for your rug you can go to the stain guide.
