Peaceful Co-existence: Pets and Hardwood Wood Floors

Enjoy Your Hardwood Floors and the Company of Your Furry Friends Without Worry!

By Rob Jones, published Nov 17, 2006
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Even though it has been established by many that hardwood wood floors require regular attention when you have a pet, it is not a forgone conclusion that you must choose between your Faithful Friend and the beauty and class that hardwood wood floors can bring to an interior.

Taking care of hardwood wood floors will demand a certain level of attention, and as such it is just as easy to incorporate a few simple steps into a cleaning routine which takes your pets into account as well. In some ways, having hardwood floors in a pet’s environment is a great alternative to carpeting. Hardwood wood floors make the clearing away of animal hair and dander a much simpler exercise. Pets enjoy the coolness of hardwood, and will often remain in those areas away from your carpeting. This can save a lot of time and bother when it comes to vacuuming.

Be Vigilant

Overall, the key principle to remember about hardwood wood floors and pets is awareness and timely action. Responsible pet owners are likely to find success when it comes to taking care of their hardwood floors as well as their furry friends. Provided that you keep a few things in mind, you may well enjoy the company of your pets as well as the high quality a hardwood wood floor’s unique appearance will lend to your interior for years to come. Some actions to take when it comes to pets and hardwood wood floors may include:

Peaceful Co-existence: Pets and Hardwood Wood Floors

The great thing about hardwood flooring is that it can be enjoyed by all members of your family - including those of the four-legged persuasion. Of course taking care of both friend and floor requires commitment on your part!

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Takeaways
  • A lot of people feel they have to choose between hardwood and Rover - they don't!
  • Vigilance is the best means of maintaining a pet household with hardwood floors
  • A pair of pet nail clippers, mats, a mop, and a keen eye will come in handy!
Did You Know?
Pets often like to lie on hardwood in the summer as it tends to be a cooler surface than carpeting. As such, hardwood floors are a great way to keep pet hair out of your carpet fibers!
Resources
  • Buy first-quality hardwood flooring in pallet quantities from BuildDirect.
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I think it depends a lot on the mentality and preferences of the homeowner as far as whether pets and hardwood floors are a good match. They're a lot easier to clean than carpets (which tend to hide pet dander, dust mites, etc.), but claw nails and such will probably scuff or scratch the floors over time. Personally, I dig "weathered" looking floors and wouldn't want to be so fussy as to worry whether the floors look like someone actually lives here... but others definitely like that pristine model-home look, and hardwoods can be a challenge to keep that way with pets (and children).

Posted on 04/25/2008 at 5:04:16 PM

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