Cleaning Products Safe For Pets

We love our pets! Although, sometimes it's hard
to keep our homes from smelling like them.
There are hundreds of cleaning products
available, the problem is that most of them are
toxic, not only to humans but especially to our
pets. The good news is that there are many pet
safe cleaning products that will leave your home
clean and smelling good without causing potential
harm to your furry friends. While most of them
can easily be made from items already available
in your own pantry, there are also a few that
you can buy that are safe for your beloved pet.

Distilled white vinegar is one of the best
all-around, pet safe green cleaning products
that you can use. It will cut grease and add
shine to dull surfaces. Most importantly, it is
perfectly safe to breathe and ingest. For a
citrus smell, you can add a little lemon juice
or peel that will also help to cut grease. Just
mix it with equal parts water and start
cleaning! It is great on most surfaces,
especially glass. The combination of vinegar and
liquid castille soap can also remove urine stains
some pet owners are all too familiar with. All
you have to do is to rinse the stain with water
and apply the solution, then let it sit for
about 30 minutes. Rinse the stain and blot with
a dry cloth.

Baking soda is another inexpensive but highly
effective cleaning product that's safe for human
and pets. You can deodorize your carpets and pet
bedding with baking soda by sprinkling a heavy
layer, leave for a few minutes and vacuum. Put
it on a sponge and use it on your bathroom
surfaces to clean instead of harsh chemical
cleaners that may lead to allergic reactions.
You can also add it to the rinse cycle in your
washing machine as a fabric softener and odor
remover.

Regular table salt can be an effective scouring
agent used to remove stains. Just pour some on
a sponge and start scrubbing.

Sodium Hexametaphosphate is a naturally
occurring mineral that is a water softener and
will remove soap scum. It is odorless and good
for deep cleaning. To save on your laundry
soap, use half of the amount of soap and add to
your laundry instead of bleach, which is
corrosive to you pet's mouth and digestive
track. It will brighten your whites and colors
safely. It can also be added to the dishwasher
to remove spots and save you on dishwasher
detergent usage by half. It can be easily
ordered online or purchased in most health food
stores.

For pets suffering from allergies, they have
much more chemical sensitivity to products than
other pets. The natural products from your
pantry are much healthier and safer for them,
you and the environment. If you prefer to buy
cleaning products, there are some eco-friendly
products available that will not harm your pets.
It is advised that you look for fragrance and
dye free or the free and clear labels. Products
without these labels can potentially make pets
sick, cause severe burns in their mouths and
digestive tracts, aggrevate allergies and, in
worst-case scenerio, cause the death of your
pet. Seventh Generation, Begley's Best and Mrs.
Meyer's are just a few of the pet safe cleaning
products that you can buy in most grocery and
health food stores.


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Serena Li is a web content manager with
Basic-Natural LLC, a socially conscious company
dedicated to up-to-date information on the
sustainability industry. To view popular topics
within the natural products industry, visit our
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