Cleaning with Pets: Tips for a Clean Apartment with Cats or Dogs

Cleaning with Pets: Complete Guide for a Clean Apartment with Cats or Dogs

According to statistics, over 40% of Czech households have a pet. Dogs and cats bring joy — but also hair on the sofa, mud on the floor, scratches on furniture, and a specific smell. The good news: keeping your flat clean with a pet is entirely possible with the right approach and system.

Daily Routine — 5 Minutes That Change Everything

The key is a daily 5-minute routine. Run a robot vacuum daily. Wipe your dog's paws after every walk. Keep food and water bowls clean. Clean accidents immediately — the longer a wet stain sits, the harder it is to remove.

Weekly Care — The Foundation of Cleanliness

• Vacuum upholstered furniture — use a pet-hair attachment. Damp rubber gloves also work great for collecting hair from textiles.
• Wash the pet bed — the main odour source. Wash at 60°C if material allows.
• Mop floors — use pet-safe products. Avoid chlorine and strong chemicals that irritate paws and airways.
• Clean litter box — daily clump removal, full litter change weekly, wash with baking soda and warm water.

Monthly Deep Clean

Once a month: vacuum mattresses and pillows, clean ventilation grilles (hair settles there too), wash windows — hair sticks to glass. Wipe all surfaces where dust and hair accumulate.

Quarterly Professional Cleaning

For pet households, we recommend professional extraction cleaning of upholstery and carpets every 3 months. Hair, allergens, and odour penetrate deep into fibres. More about upholstery cleaning in our sofa cleaning article.

Choosing the Right Products

Avoid: chlorine, phenols, ammonia, strong fragrances. Prefer: enzymatic cleaners, products labelled "pet-safe", natural solutions like baking soda and vinegar.

BeeClean for Pet Households

We use pet-safe products and specialise in removing hair, odours, and allergens. Pricing on our pricing page. We serve all Prague including Prague 7 (Holešovice).