Unfortunately for cat owners, cats are going to cause issues
with your floors. Hair, hairballs, vomit, and urine are all common issues
that affect your home’s floors. Keeping your floors in good shape is a
challenge, but here are some tips to make sure they stay clean and last for
years.
Don’t have carpets
Carpets and
cat’s just don’t mix. Carpets catch every little hair and hairball, needing
to be vacuumed frequently. Allergens build up quickly and create unhealthy
environments. Urine and vomit are very difficult to clean up off of carpets
and using certain cleaning supplies run the risk of damaging your carpet long
term.
Avoid Porous flooring
Hardwood
floors are one of the most elegant flooring options, and are very popular
these days. Unfortunately, they are quite porous. If a cat urinates or vomits
on them it will leave a stain that can be nearly impossible to remove. Gaps
between the floorboards soak up the the urine and vomit and the smell can get
stuck in there.
Get area rugs that can be washed
easily
Area rugs help make a home cozy and can reduce
sound greatly. Be sure to get one that can easily be tossed in the washing machine
to remove hairs and allergens from your cat.
Litter and
food mats
Surround the area around litter boxes and food
dishes with small, thin inexpensive mats. They can be wiped down easily and
prevent messy floors.
Get non-porous
flooring
The best flooring for cats include bamboo, cork,
tile, vinyl or laminate all of these floors are more resistant to stains,
sound, and spills.
If you have any questions about
pet-friendly flooring, call Naffco today at (813) 254-4066
