Congratulations! You are a brand-new pet parent. While the early years of having a new fur baby might seem Instagram perfect, there are a few things that no one talks about. Interested to hear more? The following are some key tips to finding the perfect balance between having a happy pet and a clean home.

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You Will Spend More Time Cleaning

Pre-pets your house was a temple to cleanliness, a haven where you could relax and enjoy your free time. When the newest addition to your family arrives however, it can be like a gang of hooligans has broken in and trashed the place. Puppies and kittens are adorable, but they are also destructive and can spread dirt through your house faster than you can say, “Hang on, didn’t I just clean that?”

Your Pet May Have Psychological Issues

Boredom and anxiety can be the reason why your puppy causes thousands of dollars’ worth of destruction around your home. But did you know anxiety can also cause your pet to have “accidents” around the house? If your dog doesn’t seem to be taking to house-training, try to identify if there could be any hidden stressors. Make sure you give frequent toilet breaks, and get the pup checked out at the vet to eliminate any medical issue for the inappropriate peeing.

Age And Sickness Can Result In Accidents

It’s a sad fact that as our pets age, they may develop some bladder and bowel control issues. At any age pets can also suffer from urinary tract infections. These can result in accidents around the home. Speak to your vet to see whether your pet requires any treatment that could alleviate the issue, and stock up on cleaning products!

Your Usual Cleaning Products Might Not Be Up To The Job

Your fluffy friend may well have accidents. Kittens tend to learn litter box etiquette fairly fast, but puppies can take longer to be fully house trained. Of course, there are products such as puppy training pads, but if your pup is returning to “anoint” the same spot again and again, you need to take action. Their urine contains an enzyme that they use to “mark their territory” and your usual brand of cleaning spray may not hit the spot when it comes to removing the scent.

PetLab’s enzyme cleaner is a breakthrough enzyme formula that will eliminate stains and odours caused by all organic pet bodily fluids. Made with non-toxic, natural ingredients, this is the gold standard solution – 100% effective and 100% safe for your pets and your family. 

Keep some Healthy Habitat ® Disinfectant Cleaner in the house as your go-to spray for all hard and soft surfaces. This eco-friendly zero-rinse formula eliminates 99.9999% of germs, viruses and bacteria, and yet is 100% free from toxic chemicals, making it safe to use around animals and people. Use this for your daily cleaning to keep your home pristine.

Don’t forget the outdoors! PetLab PLUS™ is the only triple action product on the market to deep clean, disinfect and eliminate odours. Designed for outdoor surfaces, a 300ml bottle of this concentrated formula makes up to 12 litres of unbeatable disinfectant and 24 litres for daily maintenance. Suitable for outdoor furniture, dog kennels, children’s playground equipment, artificial turf and more!

Eco-friendly, ultra-powerful cleaning products from PetLab with a 100% money back guarantee. What’s not to love?