We Love Your Pets Too
Grande Prairie is a dog town. Between the trails along Bear Creek, the off-leash parks, and the sheer number of families with pets, we clean a lot of homes with furry residents. And we love it — seriously. We're the crew that stops to pet your dog before we start working.
But pets and clean homes can coexist. It just takes a few smart habits and the right approach to cleaning products.
The Biggest Pet Cleaning Challenges
Every pet owner in Grande Prairie knows these struggles:
- Mud season: Spring thaw and fall rains turn every walk into a mud expedition. Your entryway takes the hit.
- Shedding: Spring and fall coat changes mean tumbleweeds of fur in every corner. Huskies, retrievers, German shepherds — Grande Prairie has them all.
- Odor: Pet dander, wet dog smell after walks, litter boxes — they build up gradually until you stop noticing. Your guests still notice.
- Accidents: Puppies, senior dogs, cats with opinions — accidents happen. The key is cleaning them properly so they don't stain or linger.
Pet-Safe Cleaning Products
This is important. A lot of common household cleaners are genuinely dangerous for pets:
- Avoid phenol-based cleaners (like Pine-Sol) — toxic to cats especially
- Skip the bleach on surfaces pets contact directly — paws, floors they lie on, food bowl areas
- Use enzyme-based cleaners for pet accidents — they break down the proteins that cause odor and staining, rather than just masking the smell
- Vinegar and water works great for everyday surface cleaning and is completely pet-safe
At Simply Done, we use products that are effective and safe for homes with pets. If your pet has specific sensitivities, let us know and we'll adjust.
Between-Clean Habits for Pet Owners
These small daily habits make a huge difference:
- Paw station at the door: Keep a towel and a shallow container of water by your entry. Quick paw rinse and dry before they come in — saves your floors constantly
- Lint roller on furniture: Keep one on each couch. A quick roll before sitting down takes 30 seconds
- Vacuum pet beds weekly: This is where dander concentrates. Toss the cover in the wash if it has one
- Air purifier: If you have pets and allergies, a HEPA air purifier in the main living area is a game-changer
- Wash food and water bowls daily: Biofilm builds up in water bowls faster than you'd think
What We Do During Pet-Home Cleans
When we clean a home with pets, we pay extra attention to the areas that accumulate dander and fur — baseboards, under furniture, upholstered surfaces, and air vents. We also focus on entryways, which in Grande Prairie take an absolute beating from muddy paws October through April.
Your pets don't need to be locked away when we clean. Most of them get used to us quickly, and our team is comfortable around animals. We just ask that aggressive or anxious pets be secured for everyone's safety — theirs and ours.