If you have pets you probably already know that they can take a huge toll on your carpeting. By following a few rules and being prepared for the occasional accident however animals do not have to be that much of a problem. Read this article and get some tips to help you live with both animals and carpet.

The first thing you need to do is be prepared. Keep some bottles of spotter handy and some rags to clean up any accidents as soon as they happen. In one bottle of spotter have a mix on one part white distilled vinegar to three parts water. You will use this to clean up any pet urine accidents. Also have a bottle of basic spotter for any other messes that might occur. After you use the general spotter follow up with the vinegar solution to neutralize the spotter and kill any odor. Be sure to dab spots when cleaning, never rub.

The next tip is to keep your animals nails trimmed. This is especially important if you have Berber carpet as your animal can easily snag a loop and cause a run down the entire length of the carpet. You can buy clippers to do it yourself or most groomers and vet clinic will do it for you at a reasonable rate.

The last tip I will give you is to bath your animal often. This helps to remove pet dander and oil from the skin of your animal. The amount of oil on our dogs skin depends greatly on their breed but all dogs will have some. The oil is easily transferred to the carpet and will create dark spots. Also give them a pet bed or a blanket to sleep on to protect the carpet.

You should find these tips beneficial and they will hopefully let you live more easily with animals and carpets. Good luck.