4 Tips for Tackling Pet Messes and Keeping Your Home Clean

For many families, life isn’t complete without their furry family members. While owning a dog definitely comes with some perks (like unlimited love and snuggles), keeping your home clean can become more of a challenge. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can follow to maintain a tidy home without taking time away from walks or playtime. If you have a dog in your home, you need to keep these handy cleaning hacks in mind.

Preserve Your Carpet and Floors 

Owning a dog means having paw prints on your heart, but that doesn’t mean you should live with paw prints all over your floors as well. Having the best cleaning supplies is crucial if you want to keep your carpets and floors looking pristine. A quality vacuum should top your list, so do your homework to figure out which options will work best in your home (some dog owners prefer a quiet one that picks up pet hair). Read through these buyer’s guides to find your perfect pet-friendly vacuum. For those tougher pet messes, you’ll need the right cleaners to prevent stains and odors. Look for an effective spot remover that will work specifically on pet stains and messes to prevent permanent damage to your floors.

 

Keep Your Windows Sparkling and Slobber-Free 

There’s nothing like a sweet nose snoot from your pup to brighten up your day, and we all love those adorable kisses. But your dog may also tend to leave not-so-adorable nose prints and slobber marks all over your windows. Dog saliva can be surprisingly difficult to remove from your home’s surfaces, so if you have a dog that likes to lick or drool all over your windows, you may need some special tricks to get glass sparkling again. Use some dish soap and a scrubber to get those sticky spots off of your windows, and then go over everything with a squeegee to remove excess water. Finally, pick up a microfiber cloth to clean off any fine splashes or spots, and get your windows back to a beautiful streak-free shine.

Protect Furniture From Absorbing Smells 

Even if you keep your dog off of your couch and other furniture, pet smells can still find their way into your fabrics. The best defense against odors in your home is to stick to a regular cleaning schedule. Use your pet-friendly vacuum to clean any hair or dander from upholstery and fabrics. In-between vacuums, a lint roller will come in handy to remove random hairs. If you do notice any smells, use these tips to help your furniture smell fresh. A combo of vinegar and baking soda will usually do the trick, but tougher smells may require a commercial odor remover. Also, keep your dog bathed to help keep the inside of your home smelling clean.

Remove Odors and Stains Out in Your Yard 

Dogs can track messes into your home, but they also leave marks on your yard as well. Spend some time each week cleaning up and taking care of any problems areas before they ruin your lawn. Keep plenty of baggies on hand to pick up messes, or buy a heavy duty scooper to keep your yard clean. If your dog urinates on grass, try to rinse the area with water to keep it from yellowing. You can even use excess water from dishes or plants for an eco-friendly solution. Avoid giving your pup any solutions that claim to help, as these supplements will not help and can cause permanent health problems for your dog. If bothersome odors persist after rinsing, mix up a bottle of natural odor eliminator to get rid of smells in your yard and garden.

 Loving your canine companion doesn’t have to leave messes around your home. With a regular cleaning schedule and some simple tricks, you can keep your house clean inside and out. So, use the tips above to make life with your dog a little less messy!

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SOLD 3BR/3BA House in Bear Claw Estates, Lewisburg WV

This beautiful property at 442 Bear Claw Lane in Lewisburg, WV, has SOLD.  An outstanding cedar home offering 3 bedrooms/3 baths with large open living spaces on 2.33 acres is located in Bear Claw Estates.  My young buyers from Virginia were excited to close on this home last Friday and will be making some minor renovations to their new home before moving in.

 

Bear Claw Estates is an upscale, private subdivision and close to downtown Lewisburg. Newly paved roads and private paved driveway compliment this outstanding property.

The property offers so much with large open living spaces. Main level includes master suite, 2 other bedrooms with Jack/Jill bath, and laundry.  The second level features small office, spacious study room as well as a family room and  third bathroom, plus ample heated storage.

The open kitchen/dining room leads out to a cozy screened in porch area and over 936 Sq, Ft of open patio and a sauna. So private and secluded with a fantastic back yard!

In addition to the attached 2-car garage there is also a detached 3-car garage with heated floors, workshop and storage plus a second level with two rooms and a deck area.

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If you are searching for property in Lewisburg and surrounding areas, call Rebecca Gaujot at 304-520-2133. As the premier Realtor® in Lewisburg and Greenbrier County, I can help you find the property of your dreams. Visit my website at https://www.lewisburgwvhomesforsale.com/

SOLD Renick WV home on 41 Acres

SOLD 684 Fitzwater Branch Rd, Renick, WV – My sellers had already moved out of their country paradise to their new home in NC. The property sold and the new buyers from upper New York are happy to move into this expansive real estate property in Renick, WV.  The property consists of 41.25 acres of breathtaking lush green country landscape that the buyers and their dog will truly enjoy. On the lower level, there is a dog grooming room. Outside, there is an 8 x 24 kennel with electricity/water.

 

A country oasis is what the new home owners now have!

With 41.25 acres, it is the perfect place for whatever you want it to be. 17+ acres grow wild apple trees, and 15 acres are for pasture.

The home is stunning with its prow design, large windows and peaked roofs. It offers 3,355 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, heated hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen, a patio, two porches and a screened-in porch.

 

 

It certainly is an expansive home in Renick WV, but more than that, the finishes were done in good taste, giving the overall impression of understated elegance.

It will be hard to find another home like this one.

If you are searching for property, call me, Rebecca Gaujot, at 304-520-2133. As the premier Realtor® in Lewisburg and Greenbrier County, I can help you find the property of your dreams.  Visit my website at https://www.lewisburgwvhomesforsale.com/

 

 

Land SOLD on Arbuckle Lane, Lewisburg WV

My North Carolina buyer had accepted a job in Lewisburg, WV.  When I met Ms. Buyer she first thought she would buy a house.  We looked at quite a few houses and couldn’t find the right home so she decided that she should build a house to get what she and her daughter wanted.  They had a lot of animals… dogs, cats, rabbits and birds.

We found 2.40 acres on Arbuckle Lane only 2 miles from where she worked.  The property has now closed and sold.

This property offers a country setting while only being a few miles from everything great about Lewisburg! Beautiful pastoral and mountain views with some amazing sunsets! Located one mile from RT 219 on Arbuckle Lane Road.

Ms. Buyer is excited about building her home. I referred a builder to her and she is planning to use him to build her forever home.

If you are looking for land to build your home check out Land for Sale, Lewisburg, WV  or call Rebecca Gaujot at 304-520-2133.

SOLD White Sulphur Springs, WV | 3BR/2BA on 1.57 Acres

My young buyer was very excited about this property as it is located within sight and walking distance to the National Forest as well as a stocked fishing creek and just a few miles to Blue Bend Recreation Area and Greenbrier River Trail.  He closed on this property just in time to have Christmas in his new home.

A very nice home which has been well taken care of on 1.57 acres and boasts of a beautiful addition.  The addition offers a lovely family room with vaulted ceiling, a fireplace and beautiful wood throughout.

 

It also has a bedroom and bath, the original main structure offers a well sized laundry/ mud room, open kitchen, dining, living room and two more bedrooms. Hardwood floors in the main rooms, carpet in two of the bedrooms. Nice, cozy interior and a long covered back porch which overlooks mountains and fields. Buyer plans to make a few changes to the property and glad to be in his new home before Christmas.

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 Buying or selling in White Sulphur Springs, WV, call Rebecca Gaujot at 304-520-2133 or check out my website.