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Two Reasons to Toss Tennis Balls in the Washer . . . and Dryer!
While I'd recommend tossing (in the garbage) any tennis balls with signs of fraying or peeling rubber, it's a good idea to wash those you'll be keeping this season. Think of all the dirt from endless games of fetch and throw them in the washing machine with some towels and pet-safe detergent.
After the fuzzy balls are cleaned up, you can air out or pop them in a dryer for a special trick.
Spring Clean a Dog Lover's Desk
I'll be honest: my desk is far from neat. I've got a collection of dog tags, treats, and toys . .
I Need Your Help . . . Spring Cleaning For Cats' Litter Box!
No one wants to smell a pet before you see her, and I think cleaning up can be one of the trickiest balances to manage, especially for litter boxes. Many felines are finicky about which type and time they like to use and that doesn't always correspond with keeping the freshest scent.
I've recommended to sprinkle a thin layer of odor-fighting baking soda in the bottom of the box, but I'm curious which litter brand/box you use and if it could improve.
Spring Cleaning: Plant a Pet Safe Garden
You may (or may not know) that some plants can be toxic to pets if they get the urge to munch the flowers and plants you keep around the house and garden. Even some of the most common flowers like Baby's Breath, which come in many arrangements, can be unassuming but totally harmful to your pets if ingested. Thankfully, the ASPCA has a complete list of plants that are a-ok and safe for plant-snacking pets, even if it wears down your patience!
Spring Cleaning: Litter Box
If you have a cat, you know the litter box can be a royal pain to keep clean and smell free! Not only do you want to keep it from repelling your house guests, but it must appeal to your kitty as well. Now not all litters are created equal, so if you find that your cat isn't using his litter box, you may be using a litter that smells bad to him.
Spring Cleaning: Fish Tank
Undoubtedly, there has been a few times where you have let your fish tank go a little longer than normal between cleanings. A good thorough cleaning should happen at least once a month, where you replace at least ten percent of the water, clean off decorative accents, and vacuum or siphon the rocks. Since the primary cause of nitrate and algae in fish tanks is due to natural debris accumulating in the tank, cleaning the rocks and decorations is key to keep your tank (and fish) healthy.
Bare Bones: Pet Food Can Cover
Spring cleaning doesn't have to be limited to actual cleaning. You can take this opportunity to tidy up your daily routine as well. And what better way than to start with your beloved pets, and the food that fuels your pet's body!
Spring Cleaning: DIY Pet Safe Cleaners
Happy Spring Cleaning! By no means do we neaten up our homes only once a year, but 'tis the season to start fresh. I'm trying to live a greener lifestyle and, as an former English major, I can't even pronounce half the chemicals in several household cleansers.
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Antlerz Dog Chew: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?
Those aren't sticks, check out Antlerz ($19-$49), actual antlers shed naturally by actual deer. Outdoorsy company, Orvis, collects, cuts and cleans these real horns before packaging into a nonsplintering, eco-tastic dog toy for pups that have seen enough of the rubber and the plush. Would you spring for such a thing or is it a tad too lifelike for your liking?
Wild Animals Need Furs
Maybe you were doing some Spring cleaning in grandmother's attic and you uncovered an old fur coat. Now I'm betting most animal lovers wouldn't choose to wear it, but thrifting or selling the pelt isn't the best solution. Even if you donate the proceeds, do you really want to encourage someone else to wear it either?
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