Cat-Friendly Cleaning

Having cats in the house is fantastic. But some cats shed a lot depending on their breed. So having pets around the house requires pet owners to clean their homes more regularly than those who don't live with pets.

Some of the products that we use can be harmful to our cats. Cleaning products like detergent pods, bleach, phenol-based disinfectants are very hazardous for our feline friends.

Phenol-based disinfectants, for instance, are very useful to kill bacterias in the house, but they're toxic to cats. Cats are very sensitive to phenols, and if they absorb it through their skin, it can be deadly.

Bleach can damage the mouth and throats of cats if it's ingested, or it can cause erosion of the paw pads when cats walk through it.

Cats might mistake detergent pods for toys or even food. If ingested, detergent pods can poison your cats.

Keeping your cats in another area while cleaning can be useful if you're using commercial cleaning products. Do not allow your cat back inside until all the surfaces are dry because chemicals can attach to their paws and fur.

And always keep your cleaning products in cabinets that your cats cannot reach. A cabinet with a lock can be beneficial if you do not have high cabinets.

4 Natural Cleaning Tips

There are homemade remedies that you can use to clean your house, and they are entirely natural.

Vinegar

Vinegar is an excellent alternative to chemical cleaning products. You can clean your floors, bathroom, and kitchen with vinegar and warm water mixture. If you're using a steam carpet cleaner, you can add some vinegar into the carpet cleaner's water and then clean your carpets. It's completely natural, entirely safe for your feline friends. Vinegar can keep insects away too!

Baking soda

Baking soda can be used to clean the bathroom and toilet. It can get rid of the unpleasant odor in the house. You can simply sprinkle some baking soda on the surface you want to clean or directly add to the cloth you're using.

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Lemon

Lemon can be used to clean your bathroom, kitchen, kitchen cabinets, and even floors. You can mix lemon juice with some warm water and clean your home.

Olive oil

Olive oil can be used as a natural furniture polish. You can also mix olive oil and lemon to polish your furniture. If you read the label on commercial furniture polish, you will see that they contain many chemicals that are potentially harmful to our environment and our cats.

Cat-Friendly Cleaning Products

Instead of using natural remedies, you can also buy eco-friendly and cat-friendly cleaning products. We've prepared a list for you containing the best cat-friendly cleaning products!

Bathroom

In your bathroom, you can use Puracy's Natural Multi-Surface Cleaner. Puracy makes products that are cruelty-free and vegan. This product is effective on all kinds of surfaces such as glass, steel, chrome, granite, and marble.

Laundry

Common Good Laundry Detergent will provide you with fresh cotton clothes, and it's completely pet-friendly. Better Life Dryer Sheets are completely biodegradable and safe for pets and kids too! Biokleen's Stain and Odor Remover is excellent for getting rid of the stubborn stains and odors in your clothes. It's also cat friendly.

Windows

PawSafe Window Cleaner is specially designed for pet owners. It cleans all glass surfaces, including your windows, and it's entirely safe for your pets.

Floors

For polished wooden floors, Eco-me is a great option. It's non-toxic, plant-based, and it's completely cruelty-free.

Kitchen

Eco-me also has an all-purpose cleaner that can be used to clean every part of your kitchen! You can also try Dr.Bronner's Biodegradable Cleaner to clean your kitchen!

Carpet

Puracy has a carpet shampoo that can get rid of all kinds of stains and odors. Angry Orange offers a spot and odors cleaner that is safe for your feline friends and you.

If you want to know more about earth-safe, cat-safe cleaning products, find the details here.

With the information provided in this article, you can now make your cleaning sessions completely cat-friendly! Try some of the tips and products in this article and choose the one that suits you best!

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