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If
your carpet tends to hang onto pet hair even after you vacuum, spray
a 1:3 ratio of fabric softener and water over your carpet (just
mist it, don't get it too wet). Let it sit for about 5 minutes,
then vacuum. The pet hair will come up much easier.
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To
clean the brushes you use on your animals: remove as much hair as
possible, first, then soak in a mixture of water and shampoo, water
and baking soda, or water and liquid Castille soap. Rinse in hot
water and hair conditioner.
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If
they like to sit on the couch, but tend to leave behind a lot of
hair, buy a white towel and put in where they usually lay. This
is easy to shake off and throw in the laundry every week.
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Clean
dogs ears with a mixture of vinegar and water. This will kill bacteria
or little bugs that may be in there.
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When
washing your dogs and cats, don't get there faces wet by pouring
water on them. The water will most likely get in their ears and
cause problems. Wash their faces with a warm wash cloth.
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Clean
all their toys (stuffed animals) periodically by putting them in
a mesh laundry bag or a pillow case and running them through the
wash cycle using HOT water.
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Wash
all other toys in hot water and vinegar. Allow to sit for about
30 minutes. Rinse well.
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ALWAYS
change your pets water daily. If they use it often throughout the
day, and you are home, you should change it 3-4 times a day. Dirt,
fur, dust, food and other particles tend to build up in their water.
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You
should only wash your pet once a month or every 2 months. If you
do it more often, they will lose their natural oils that keep their
skin and fur healthy.
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Sprinkle
baking soda in your cat litter to help with the odor.
