Accessories and cleaning advice for pet owners

Cleaning tips

Lingering pet odours

Sprinkling an area with a mixture of baking soda and water can help remove pet odours. Leave it a few minutes, then pat with kitchen towel and leave to dry naturally.

Muddy pawprints

If an animal has left a trail of muddy pawprints, leave the mud to dry. Then attach a Dyson Stubborn dirt brush to your vacuum cleaner to loosen the dirt so it can be sucked away.

Dirty litter trays

Pour vinegar to a depth of about 1cm into an empty litter tray. Leave it for a quarter of an hour and then pour it away. This will help clean the tray. Sprinkling in baking soda afterwards will help combat odours.

Pet bedding

If your pet has a favourite blanket or cushion, you can make it smell less doggy or catty by sprinkling it with baking soda. Leave it for a quarter of an hour, then vacuum thoroughly.

Pets have allergies too

Pollen, flea bites and dust mites can trigger allergic reactions in pets - and can lead to more serious problems like dermatitis. Vacuum regularly, and wash your pet's bedding at 60°C to kill dust mites.