Home Cleaning Supplies

Protect Your Dog: When to Clean & Replace Beds, Bowls, Toys & Crates

Keeping your pet healthy includes creating a regular cleaning schedule to keep your home clean and smelling fresh.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Green Pet Care: Sustainable Products & Practices for Your Furry Friend

Being a sustainable pet parent involves good practices and habits. Learn more about eco-friendly dog products, eco-friendly cat products and other solutions.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

New Dog Owner's Guide: Feeding, Health, & Creating a Happy Home

Learn how to care for your dog, recommended diet and training. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

Updated on April 9th, 2026

Clean Pet Toys, Beds & Habitats: Stop Germs, Keep Pets Healthy

Learn how to keep your pet's toys, bed, and habitat clean with these easy-to-follow tips, ensuring a healthier and happier environment for your pet.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Make Easy & Safe DIY Dog Toys from Common Household Items

Try reusing items around your home for these DIY dog toys.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

What floor cleaners are safe for dogs if they lick the floor?

Most common household cleaners are safe when diluted according to the instructions. For example, properly diluted PineSol - if Lucy drank straight from the mop bucket, she would likely have vomiting and diarrhea, but it is unlikely to be fatal. So if you keep her out of the mop bucket and attempt to keep her away from the floors until they are dry, you should be fine!

How to clean my dog's ears, teeth, trim nails, brush fur, and bathe?

All good questions!. Dog's ears are shaped a little bit differently than people's ears. You don't have to be very scared of damaging the ear drums because the canals are L-shaped. As long and you go straight in and do not try and bend a q-tip in a 90 degree angle, there should be very little chance for damage. A cleansing formulation should be available at most pet stores. Deposit this into the ear first, massage at the base of the ear, and then clean the ear with gauze and/or q-tips. Be sure to get most of the liquid out, as leaving residual moisture in the ears can actually cause an infection. As far as teeth, tooth brushes and doggy toothpaste is readily available at your vet or a pet store. You don't have to brush them every night, but once or twice a week would be great. Depending on the color your dog's nails, you can sometimes see precisely just how far you can clip the nails without causing a problem. If you cut too far, you will sever the small blood vessel at the en

What should I do to prepare my dog for being home alone safely?

Consider putting your pet in a crate. Take out trash and remove items from kitchen counter. Do not leave toys out. Leave emergency contact info on fridge including your pet's veterinarian phone number. Leave a bowl of fresh water out. Be sure to let someone know (friend, neighbor, parents) you are leaving your pet at home in case of emergencies.

My puppy has roundworms. How to clean my home and prevent re-infection?

Just was the sheets and blankets, as well as Kola's toys and bed. You do not need to throw them away. Vacuum the floors and carpets as well as the couches. Use gloves to pick up his poop, and throw it away in a plastic bag in the trash can outside. Just practice good hygiene and everything will be fine.

What floor cleaners are safe for my puppy? Are Dettol or Lizol okay?

All of the cleaning products you mentioned are OK for cleaning the floors. Make sure it is not too concentrated and is dry before the puppy is on the floor and there should not be any worry about it irritating his skin. I hope that helps and all is well with Arjun.