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 immediately, it will spread all over 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 tell you how to optimize the cleaning process so you don't have to clean all day long.

Cat scattering litter from the litter box

Some cats are so diligent about covering their "treasure" that particles of litter scatter in all directions, and then they spread throughout the apartment on their paws. And not only on paws—surely you've stepped on them yourself in the hallway. Unpleasant, right?

SOLUTION

Buy a deep litter box with sides, and place a soft mesh mat for the bathroom underneath. These are sold in all household 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 additional drops and dirt come down the floor from paws and shoes. If your dog is big and goes to the bathroom by itself, then dirty traces and streaks remain on the entire path.

SOLUTION

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

If you don't want to cover the beautiful floor in the entryway with an absorbent mat—then you can easily clean up the street sludge using Thomas DryBOX Amfibia or DryBOX + AquaBOX Cat & Dog. Both models are equipped with an AquaBOX water filter that, unlike other types of dust collectors, does not fear liquid dirt, large debris, or water.

Dog fur on clothes and in soup

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

SOLUTION

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

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

Child playing at the table

For many little ones, playing at the table is one of their favorite entertainments. Kids throw items and watch them fly to the floor in various trajectories. The effect of throwing is also different, for example, a spoon clatters, while porridge softly splashes and spreads on the floor.

SOLUTION

You don't need to react too harshly if your restless child plays at the table. He's just exploring the environment and developing fine motor skills by clenching and releasing his fists.

Try to control the situation and pay attention to what the child threw and where. To help the child gradually understand that food shouldn't be scattered on the floor, involve them in the cleaning process but do it in a playful way.

Bed smells like a dog

Street dirt on paws and fur is not all that dog owners have to fight with. Another issue—odor. Even small Yorkies emit a smell, not to mention large breeds like German Shepherds. Nobody wants the smell of the sofa to remind them that there's a dog in the house, but bathing the pet is often harmful. What to do?

SOLUTION

Between "bath days," wash your pet's paws with regular household soap without fragrance. It not only cleans the paws well but also removes bacteria, smell, and doesn't dry out the skin between the fingers. Also, don't forget to wash the bedding your dog sleeps on regularly before it gets saturated with his scent and spreads 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. The AquaBOX filter will not only eliminate all unpleasant odors but also purify the air in the room.

Dog or child peed on the carpet

To train a puppy to go outside, you need time and patience. While you're raising the pet, puddles may appear in various places. It's hardest to clean the carpet, as besides the stain, it absorbs a persistent unpleasant odor.

Similar problems arise for parents when it's time to train the child to use the potty. Toddlers aged 1–1.5 years don't understand what is required of them, so they often pee directly into their pants instead of the potty. As a result, puddles appear on the floor.

SOLUTION

If the puppy, looking guilty, peed on the carpet right in front of you, consider yourself lucky! That means you've been given 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 functions is wet cleaning of any surfaces. Thanks to the special design of the attachment, water with Thomas cleaning solution instantly reaches the surface and collects together with the dirt.

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

Children should be gradually trained to use the potty. It's better to start when they already understand adult speech or even refuse to wear diapers. Never force a toddler to use the potty. Sit the child on the potty regularly for several minutes before bedtime and after waking up, before and after a walk. 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 a small child will happily play with and spread further—e.g., onto a light sofa. If the fluffy prankster knocks over a pot, it's game over! Wet soil gets into the carpet and gets stuck in the gaps of laminate or parquet.

SOLUTION

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

CONCLUSION

A little mess and chaos are inevitable in a house with small children and pets. No matter what chaos they create, it's forgiven. Because the mess can be easily cleared, and the love and attachment we get from them are priceless!