In collaboration with Pet Lovers Centre
Modern problems require modern solutions and what was once frowned upon for high-rise buildings has become a trend du jour. The rise of pet-friendly condominiums and apartments in Malaysia offers people an alternative way of living where they can cohabitate with their beloved pet friends. Animal-friendly spaces will be able to attract potential buyers and renters and differentiate developers from their competitors. Millennials are constantly shifting the property market trends and with the inclusion of pet-friendly utilities, this trend is seeing an upward buck.
Beyond that, creating a pet-friendly home greatly reduces stress on both pets and the owners by providing a safer space for everyday living. Pet Lovers Centre details how a home can be a haven for you and your pets and how to make everyday living comfortable for you and your fur-babies.
1. Switch out your carpets in favour of tiles
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Many carpets aren’t durable to withstand the damage done from pets, and stains get harder to remove. Save your troubles removing carpets and rugs around the house and keep it simple with tiles. It would also help immensely with smells, as fabrics tend to easily trap pungent odour particles. It will also make it easier to give your floors a much-needed scrub down.
2. Install screens on windows and dog gates
This is to avoid your pets running out and escaping, screens on windows are incredibly important. The use of dog gates will be able to help section your living space for your pets and keep a smaller home neater where one part can be fit for your pets. This will also help to reduce stress for the animals by giving them a designated area in the house.
3. Avoid white fabrics
White is a colour that is notoriously hard to clean. Pets tend to leave fur and stains wherever they go which is more obvious on lighter fabric. A stain and odour remover that is safe, eco-friendly and consists of enzyme cleansers which will be able to help in reducing musty smells on contact and can be used on multiple surfaces such as carpets, upholstery, linens, clothing and pet bedding to improve your home’s air quality.
4. Create a pet haven
One way which pet owners who dabble in interior designing can provide the best for their fur-baby, would be going the extra mile to create a special room dedicated to their pets. This room can hold toys, bed and special fittings for your pet which includes scratching posts and kennels. By fitting the room with the best such as what Pet Lovers Centre can offer, it will be the perfect way to reduce stress and determine a specific space for your pets which will also create a calmer environment for both pets and owners.
5. Install pet-friendly furniture
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Furniture is one of the most important aspects for any home to fill it and beautify it. With pets, there is a risk of furniture being dirty. Fabrics like twill are harder and will hold better from paws and claws. Another piece of furniture worth investing in are couches with darker material which are easier to hide stains and signs of distress.
6. How to train your pets
Pets such as dogs can be trained to keep a house clean. In an enclosed environment, a well-behaved pet is key to keeping a comfortable environment. It will also make sure to minimise household chores and cleaning up after an untrained pet, which helps immensely during any stressful holidays, as homeowners can attest!
7. Have the right temperature for your pets
Temperature is an important aspect for any home to be comfortable, and with pets, their sensitivity is different from humans. There are many factors such as coat thickness, the weight and breed of your pets. To help regulate an optimum temperature for pets, PLC has created the Trustie Cooling Mat which comes with a removable gel cool pad in the centre base of the mat which is zipper-locked to beat the tropical heat!
8. Home lighting
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Pets have a higher sensitivity to frequencies, lights and sounds. Good lighting such as LEDs is proven to be safer and comfortable to pets compared to CFLs. The hum of the CFLs caused by their electronic ballasts could prove to be a nuisance to our pets. Good lighting is also important to create harmonious energy in a household which results in happier occupants.
9. Get rid of the artificial smells!
For humans, a little spritz of air freshener would do a room well. A study which tested 43 common chemicals found in household products, including scented ones, discovered that dogs have higher levels of these substances in their bodies than humans do. Through inhalation, these chemicals get into the animal’s bloodstream and affect every organ the blood touches. When your pets come into contact with these chemicals, sneezing, and nasal and eye discharge may be signs of an allergy forming.
For further information, visit PET LOVERS CENTRE MALAYSIA.
