There’s no question that bringing home a new furry family member is fun and exciting. But it’s no secret that a new puppy will wage war on your pristine floors and carpets. The downfall of such a cute face is that it comes with a little body that has yet to control its own bladder and understand that the carpet isn’t the place to potty.
However, we’d never want your carpet to stop you from bringing home a puppy. And a puppy doesn’t have to be the end of the world for your carpets. There are things you can do to ensure that your floor is prepared and cared for when you bring your new family member home.
Accidents will happen. So be prepared and act quickly.
All puppies have accidents. So prepare yourself with the proper equipment. Before you bring home your puppy, stock up on high-quality, professional carpet cleaning products. In an effort to avoid the puppy remarking, consider finding a spot cleaner with enzyme power.
Never leave your puppy on your carpets unsupervised. This way, if an accident occurs, you can clean it up right away. Make sure you soak up as much of the urine as possible so it doesn’t seep into your carpet pad. The proper carpet care will keep you from a world of pain later on, especially with a puppy in the house.
Know you’re a pet lover? Consider investing in waterproof or spill-proof carpet.
Carpets are not all made equal. If you know you’ll be bringing home a new furry friend, invest in a carpet with an extra layer of protection. Some carpets come with waterproof or spill-proof technology that can create barriers against your puppy’s accidents.
We’d highly recommend checking out the LifeGuard Carpet from Shaw Floors. This carpet can make clean up even easier with its added protection against spills.
Who can resist the fluffy face of a brand-new puppy? We sure can’t! That’s why we believe that you shouldn’t have to give up on having beautiful carpets when you bring your new friend into your home.