Spring is finally around the corner, bringing with it sunshine, brightly colored flowers, and (of course) spring cleaning! As cat parents, cleaning can introduce some concerns surrounding the health and safety of your feline best friend. Many common household chemicals are highly toxic for your cat and should be avoided.
To create a cat-friendly home, we need to make sure that we are using pet-safe cleaning products. This includes the cleaning solutions used to clean your floors, wash your cat’s beds, and even clean your own laundry. Luckily, there are many great options that will leave our homes both looking and smelling fresh!
Of course, we haven’t forgotten about your cat. As part of your spring cleaning ritual, we’re sure they could use a bit of a spa treatment.
Introducing Our Win One Give One Spring Cleaning Giveaway!
To help kick-start your spring cleaning this year, All Pet Voices is partnering with some incredible brands to offer this Spring Cleaning Giveaway (including a little something for your kitty to keep them busy while you’re hard at work).
We’re making this another Win One Give One Giveaway! That means that the winner will receive this fabulous prize bundle featuring products from Unique Pet Care and Only Natural Pet, two new toys, and cat themed dish cloths, AND the winner will also get to pick an animal rescue from CUDDLY.com to donate a prize bundle too!
You win. Rescues win. That’s a big Win-Win!
We invite you to gather your go-to cleaning supplies and find some cleaning inspiration with us by participating in our Spring Cleaning Giveaway. After all, living with a cat doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a clean house.
We have to give a shout-out to our sponsors for their generous donations to our prize pack. A big thank you to Unique Pet Care and Only Natural Pet!
Be sure to read the rules and check out this incredible prize package. Not only do you have the chance to win over $120 in prizes for you and your cat, but you will also win over $120 in prizes for your chosen rescue!
Take a peek now and see which rescue is close to their heart from the list of organizations partnered with CUDDLY.
Cat parents, make sure to check out our Spring Cleaning Dog Giveaway too!
We wish everyone the best of luck!
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We don’t remember what we were supposed to say here, but like we said on the other one, we use steam, vinegar, baking soda, and water. We also use salt to clean. We are also known as DezizWorld (audra high)
RaenaBelle and Zebby
That’s purrfect!
This is awesome!
Regular brushing to reduce shredding
Brushing really helps keep the stray hair off the furniture and clothes. She loves rubbing against the stiff brush!
Brushing is super helpful, especially if she enjoys it!
I agree that we need to be careful of what household products we use around the house. I am always looking for safe, organic natural ingredients for my family and 2 cats.
Hear hear! Or maybe we should say, “purr, purr!” =^..^=
I stay on top of the cleaning so I don’t have to do mass deep cleans and get frustrated. I vacuum frequently because of the fur and sanitize dishes quite often.
It is easier to do a little every day so to not be overwhelmed
Yes, a little every day is helpful!
Scoop the box on a daily basis and sweep up litter to avoid tracking it around the house.
Great litter patrol!
always clean their paws and kitty litter
Using washable furniture covers really helps speed up cleaning.
daily brushing, and vacuuming, baking soda in the kitty litter, make sure to clean litter 2x a day.
Very informative blog, thank you 😊
Cleaning the kitty litter regularly
wiping down all the surfaces all the time with lemon water
My top tip is stay on top of litter- scoop at LEAST daily. It will make your litter last much longer and your cat will be happier. Since most people have said this already, my second tip is if you see a change in daily routine, make a note of it when it happens.Even if it doesn’t indicate a serious problem, it is good info for your vet during wellness visits.
Brushing daily is a must for our medium hair kitty.
Lots of fur removing tools!
We brush our cat a lot, pretty much whenever she wants it. Litter box is cleaned regularly and we have a mat to keep the litter from getting everywhere.
Cats keep themselves clean! I do attempt to clean their teeth! And I make sure litter is clean and enjoyable for them!
Daily Brushing, helps so much!!
Brushing your cat regularly will definitely help with all the cat hair around the house.
I steam clean almost everything in my home and use baking soda for odor. I’m always on a lookout for a safe cleaner.
I recommend a mat under the litter box
I brush my cats daily and they love it!
Brushing and Vacuuming
I always clean up as I go and whenever I see an issue so nothing builds up and becomes a big job. The cat are really clean and with 4 of them they clean each other. 2 are ferals and to do not allow brushing but the other 2 do so they get brushed weekly.
We just follow the kitty around all day so we can clean the litter box as soon as she uses it. In between following her to the box, we clean every surface of the house. Every second of every day. Problem solved.
my cats are gross. lol. just keep the litter boxes clean
I would recommend a litter catch mat ALL AROUND the litter box to help with those dirty paws. Thanks!
Brush daily
A couple of tips that are important to me are making sure the litterbox is cleaned regularly and making sure to brush your cat’s fur regularly.
Pay special attention to both oral health and paw health
I keep a tiny bowl of coconut oil by the food station for my cats and haven’t had a hairball ..not even ONE since. It’s not only good for hairballs but it’s also good for their dental and intestinal health as coconut oil is known to kill bacteria in both. This goes for humans as well, so my husband and I put a tiny bit in our coffee each morning and VOILA, NO more coffee breath 😀
If you or the cats don’t care for the coconut flavor, buy refined which removes the flavor.
P.S. It’s also a great cooking oil that has a high smoke point (We buy the organic from ALDI which is under $5)
P.P.S. Make sure you’re cat is judicious in his / her intake. Too much is no good, so you’ll have to just dish out 1/8 teaspoon a few times a week for the same desirable outcome
A good pet vacuum and cat brush is how I keep my home clean with cats.
I vacuum and wash my floors every day so my house looks and smells clean!
Don’t stress about it, because pets will always get your home a bit dirtier, but it’s always worth it.
I clean the litter boxes several times a day and use baking soda and a kitty safe spray outside of the boxes.
I brush my cats often and daily sweeping!
I brush my cats daily.
Vacuum often and brush your cats as well as use waterless shampoo on them.
Definitely keep up with the litter box and I vacuum and mop a LOT
Steam cleaning, vinegar, and baking soda are good environmentally friendly and pet friendly products I use
Brush my cats frequently. And vacuum… constantly.
I use a lint roller.
I use dryer sheets to wipe them down to keep their fur from flying everywhere, i have 4 cats. HAHA
I brush my kitties frequently and stay on top of cleaning!
I use a broom for the hair.
Daily brushing.
i am not sure how to keep a house clean when you got cats ,my grand daughter just moved in with me an she has 4 cats i need help
I try and stick to cat friendly cleaners without toxic chemicals or essential oils. My steam cleaners are my friends. Getting rid of my carpeting made a huge difference. So did switching away from clay litter.
My husband has gotten in the habit of brushing our cat on a daily basis. That helps to keep things cleaner.
Daily vacuuming of the furniture is a must, if you have an indoor cat. One of the best things about having a cat is they are able to clean themselves.
Sweet!
My top tip is to vacuum daily even if it just a quick vacuum to keep the pet hair under control.
put throw rugs in front of the litter box (and shake them out daily, and put their wet food bowl on a paper towel, and throw away towel and wash the dish when they are done!!
clean the litter box daily and brush my cat daily
We brush her every evening. It’s one of our favorite parts of the day!
Combing the cats as well as vacuuming every couple of days seems to keep the cat hair at a minimum. We also use air purifiers in the bedrooms and living room to keep the dander and hair out of the air.
What I mentioned on the other post, we use baking soda and vinegar, also dawn
we vacuum daily! the cat litter boxes are cleaned twice daily and the food dishes once a day. we use room purifiers to help keep the dander from irritating their skin. A carpet cleaner is a must. The cat trees are thoroughly cleaned once a month and the bedding is washed weekly (more frequently when the winter coat is coming off)
Cleaning all the litter boxes every day!
we use baking soda
I use a steam cleaner to do all my tile floors, clean litter boxes daily, and groom all 5 kitties weekly (sometimes oftener depending on how much they’re shedding.
Our favorite odor remover just closed their doors. We’re on the hunt for a new one that is natural and effective. I’m interested in trying some of these products with Manna and Dexter!
Vacuuming, steam mop, Chom Chom for picking up cat hair.
Brush them regularly, so there’s not a lot of loose fur everywhere.
Bruhing and a lot of vacuuming.
I brush them regularly and vacuum a lot!
I keep the litter box clean and around it clean as well. We keep the kitty fountain cleaned and filter changed regularly. I keep their food area clean as well.
I brush my handsome kitty once a week & wipe him down with pet wipes. My son cleans the litter nox daily
Keeping the litter box clean by cleaning them clean at least twice a day
I check the litter box every time I go by the door. I realized after much experience that my cat wants a perfectly clean box in order to use it. No more “accidents.”
Great giveaway
The cats can keep themselves clean, but the furniture is another issue. We vacuumed a lot.
Our cat keeps himself really clean. As far as our home goes just trying to keep up with housework….which I am not good at, lol. Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com
Don’t wait to clean
Keep their cat litter boxes clean and keep them brushed daily. Those two items keep them in tip top shape and keep my house clean.
I brush them every day, and keep the litterbox clean.
Brushing as much as I can so there is less to vaccuum up
daily brushing
Lots of brushing, vacuuming and lilybrush
Vacuuming constantly and never leaving out rubber bands and wire ties
What are your top tips to keep your home and your dog clean? Wipe their dirty paws when they come in from outside, especially it it’s wet.
I try to check each one of my cats (15) daily, for any strange substances.
I vacuum and brush my cats often, excess fur around the house would get everywhere otherwise!
Groom often, clean a little around the house daily and vacuum!
We vacuum regularly, do not let the cat out to bring anything in, and if the cat needs help staying clean we use a washcloth to help clean his messy areas.
Using my hoover sweeper that picks up pet fur and brushing my cat.
Vacuum, brush and use a lint roller.