Entryway, Bathroom, Kitchen: The Dirtiest Places in the House and How to Save Them

Everyone knows that if you don't clean up the dirt on the floor right away, it will spread throughout the apartment. It's one thing if you live alone, but if there are children and animals in the house, any puddle becomes a catastrophe. We explain how to optimize the cleaning process so you don't have to do it around the clock.

Cat scattering litter from the litter box

Some cats are so diligent about burying their "treasure" that particles of litter scatter in all directions, and then they spread across the apartment on paws. Not only on paws either – you’ve probably stepped on them yourself in the hallway. Unpleasant, right?

Buy a deep litter box with sides and place a soft mesh mat under it in the bathroom. These are sold in all household goods stores. When your cat does its business, small pieces of litter will stay on the mat. You can simply roll it up and shake the crumbs into the toilet.

Dirty paw prints on the floor

If in dry weather you can still handle hair and fur on the floor and furniture, in the shoulder season these are added to drops and dirt that run down the floor in the entryway from paws and shoes. And if your dog is big and goes to the bathroom on its own to wash its paws, then dirty traces and streaks remain all along the way.

First, buy a rubberized mat that absorbs moisture and place your dog on it immediately after a walk. This way you'll get rid of liquid puddles. If you train your pet to sit in one place for some time until paws and fur dry slightly — then you'll avoid dirty streaks with drops. Yes, it's hard, but it's worth trying.

If you don't want to cover the beautiful floor in the entryway with an absorbent mat — the consequences of muddy street dirt can easily be removed using Thomas DryBOX Amfibia or DryBOX + AquaBOX Cat & Dog. Both models feature an AquaBOX water filter that, unlike other types of dust collectors, is not afraid of liquid dirt, large debris, or water.

Dog fur on clothes and in soup

In autumn, dogs molt! It feels like the whole apartment is covered with fur. Agreeably, it's especially unpleasant to find your beloved Bob’s fur in a bowl of soup or on a business suit when you're rushing to the office.

Of course, you can stock up on brushes in pet stores and comb your pet every day, but the most reliable and modern solution for fur is the Thomas DryBOX + AquaBOX Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner.

This powerful and convenient vacuum designed for fast dry cleaning was created specifically for pet owners. It is equipped with two of the most popular filtration systems — the DryBOX cyclonic and the AquaBOX water filter. The model comes with attachments for effective fur removal from the floor and furniture.

Child playing at the table

For many little ones, playing at the table is one of their favorite pastimes. Kids throw objects and watch them fly to the floor along various trajectories. The effect of throwing is also different, for example, a spoon clanks, while soup softly splashes and spreads on the floor.

You don't need to react too sharply if your restless child plays at the table. He’s just exploring the surrounding world and developing fine motor skills by clenching and unclenching his fists.

Try to control the situation and watch what the child throws and where. To help the child gradually understand that food should not be scattered on the floor, involve him in the cleaning process but make it fun.

SoFA smells like a dog

Street dirt on paws and fur is not all that dog owners have to deal with. Another issue is smell. Even small Yorkshire Terriers emit an odor, not to mention larger breeds like German Shepherds. Nobody wants the smell of a sofa to remind you that there’s a dog living in the house, but bathing your pet is often harmful. What to do?

Between "bath days," wash your pet's paws with regular household soap without fragrance. It not only cleans the paws well but also eliminates bacteria, odor, and doesn’t dry out the skin between the fingers. Also don't forget to wash bedding regularly, which your dog sleeps on, before it has time to absorb the scent and spread the smell throughout the apartment.

And the fastest way is to turn on the Thomas DryBOX Amfibia vacuum and clean the sofa with a special attachment for soft furniture wet cleaning. In addition, the AquaBOX filter not only removes all unpleasant odors but also purifies the air in the room.

Dog or child pees on the carpet

To train a puppy to go outside, it takes time and patience. While you're raising your pet, puddles can appear in various places. The hardest part is cleaning the carpet, as not only does the stain absorb into it but also a persistent unpleasant smell.

The same problem arises for parents when it's time to potty train a child. Toddlers aged 1–1.5 years don’t understand what’s expected of them, so they often pee directly into their pants instead of the potty. As a result, puddles appear on the floor.

If your puppy with a guilty look pees on the carpet right in front of you, consider yourself lucky! That means you have a chance to remove the fresh stain immediately.

It's faster and more reliable to do this with the DryBox Amfibia. One of the vacuum’s features is wet cleaning of any surface. Thanks to the special design of the attachment, water with Thomas cleaning solution instantly hits the surface and is immediately collected together with the dirt.

If the stain has already dried and set in, apply a mixture of vinegar and water to it and leave for several hours. Then sprinkle the dirty spot with baking soda. It will absorb both urine and vinegar. After that, you can vacuum the carpet in dry cleaning mode.

Children should be potty trained gradually. It's best to start when they already understand adult speech or even refuse to wear diapers. You must never force a toddler to use the potty. Sit your child on the potty regularly for several minutes before bedtime and after waking up, before and after walks. Be sure to praise the child for the result.

Cat knocks over plant pots

Cats like to make a mess in potted plants. As a result, the windowsill and floor are covered with soil, which small children play with happily and scatter further — for example, onto a light sofa. And if the fluffy prankster knocks over a pot, it’s game over! Wet soil gets into the carpet and gets stuck in gaps in laminate or parquet.

Place orange and lemon peels next to indoor plants. The citrus scent repels cats and discourages them from entering that area again. Also, cats don’t like walking on crunchy surfaces, so you can lay aluminum foil on the windowsill.

Conclusion

Small mess and chaos are inevitable in a house with little children and pets. No matter what chaos they create, it’s forgiven. Because the mess can be easily cleaned, and the love and attachment we receive from them are priceless!