Winter has been colder than usual for us down here in the South. With temps dippin’ down into the single digits, us pups are spendin’ more time layin’ up in the house where it is warm. Don’t get me wrong! When the fun white stuff starts fallin’ from the sky, we love to run and play in the fluffy stuff WOOF! Meanwhile, my Lady can be heard mumblin’ somethin’ ’bout the mess it was gonna make on the floor. I’m not sure why she is worried since she has her magic Spot Shot® Pet Instant Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator! It’s only one of her secrets for taking care of our messes and carpet stains.
With our large pack, there is always someone makin’ a mess! From muddy paw prints, vomitin’, and of course the accidents, it keeps my Lady hoppin’ WOOF! But, my Lady manages to keep it under control. Lemme fetch her to tell ya her secret tricks!
Here’s my Lady to share a few of her tips for keeping your home clean in Winter with dogs:
If you have furry friends then you know that Winter can bring additional challenges of keeping your home clean. While our dogs are spending more time inside with us soaking up the warmth of the fire, more messes are inevitable. There also comes a time they need to go outside for potty time and exercise. And, it’s no secret that dogs are the worst about tracking snow, mud, and other debris into the home on their paws and fur. Some days, it is almost a good thing to have ice on the ground because at least they won’t track in mud! However, eventually, the ice melts and you are back where you started with the mud.
Grooming
Just because it is winter doesn’t mean you can stop bathing and brushing. Routine bathing should be continued or at the very least a dry shampoo and/or wipes. In addition to their bathing routine, brushing at least 3 times a week is a necessity in keeping the dog hair under control! A good brushing schedule is your number one defense against dog hair in your home!
Stop Mud and Dirt at the Door
Keep a towel at your door to wipe your dog down before entering the home. Towels are my lifesaver! A wet towel helps in removing mud from the feet and belly. A dry towel is great for drying them down and removing any snow or rain.
Door Mats are a Must!
The next line of defense is having a mat both on the outside and on the inside of your house. It may seem over the top to have a doormat outside AND inside, but it gives you much more room to work with before they hit your floor and carpets with their muddy feet!
Floors and Carpets
For hardwood and/or vinyl floors, it is relatively easy to wipe up muddy paw prints but how do you handle mud and stains on your carpet without resorting to scrubbing on your hands and knees? Spot Shot Pet Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator is the answer! Every pet parent needs Spot Shot Pet in their cleaning arsenal!
Spot Shot Pet Instant Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator
You can safely remove pet stains and odors with Spot Shot Pet Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator! Spot Shot Pet is a non-toxic aerosol that powers out tough pet stains and permanently removes even old stains and odors, and prevents them from returning. It tackles tough tracked in mud, vomit, urine, and feces! It’s dual-odor eliminators absorb and neutralize odors. Plus, its Anti-Resoiling agents protect carpet and keep stains from returning.
Spot Shot Pet is Easy to Use
NO SCRUBBING REQUIRED! Do I have your attention now? You read that correctly! To use, simply spray the stain, allow the product to sit a few minutes, and then blot up with a clean cloth. There is NO SCRUBBING REQUIRED! Old stains may require a repeat application. Once the stain is gone, you can then blot with a damp cloth to remove any residue left behind.
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The winter months can be challenging for pet parents but they don’t have to mean excessive cleaning. Keep your carpets stain free and smelling fresh with Spot Shot Pet! You can find Spot Shot Pet Instant Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator at your local Walmart and other local stores. Click here to find a nearby retailer. Before you shop, grab a money-saving coupon to get $1 off Spot Shot!
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Those dogs are adorable
This looks great. I’m from VT so we get a lot of snow and with that a lotttt of mess on the carpets from the pets. I’m always looking for something new to make clean-up easier!
We always kept towels by the door for wet/muddy/snowy pups.
My sister’s family has dogs. They could use this to make the place cleaner.
Thanks for the tips
Looks awesome! I could use this.
Spot Shot is great! No matter what the stain, it really gets it out. Especially useful in these wet yucky winter months.
Thanks for the tips! We definitely have a problem with the muddy paws coming inside.
Very nice product, I always have a spot cleaner handy.
This sounds like a great product, and I love it is non -toxic!
Thanks for sharing this review.
I like that it’s safe for kids and animals.
I have a 70 lb. bully girl! lol she doesn’t shed, and we live in Texas with little snow.
This is a great product. We use this at our house. It really works. Thank you so much for sharing
This would be nice for my cat’s hairball stains too.
Helpful Article For Canine Lover’s.
Thanks for sharing, I use most of the time spot shot.
We’ve had every pet there is except for a dog because we didn’t want to have to clean up after it. Although I do love dogs
I have used spot shot consistently through the years and it really helps to keep things cleaner without to much trouble.
I need to try this. Thanks so much for letting me know about it.
Love these Dogs
I live in the south as well and this year was the first time my girl had seen snow and boy did she love it but she made a mess. I will definitely have to pick up spot shot, sounds like exactly what we need with having 6 pets.
Thanks for the tips. I have tile floors and my dog tracks mud everywhere.
With two dogs and lots of snow and mud I am going to have to get some of this
Thanks for sharing this, I’ll need to try it
We use spot shot especially for our cat messes, that cat throw up stuff is never ending.
I am definitely getting some of this for my messy puppy!! I love that’s scrub free! Thanks for sharing.
cute puppies!
Thanks for the tips!
Spot Shot has saved me more times than I would care to explain.
Sounds like a good product!
Great article lots of helpful tips.Thanks for the help.
Great article! I have a Husky and he gets very messy after playing outside in the winter.
No scrubbing?! I’m sold. I hope it works on old stains as that’s what most of our carpet has.
this looks great. With the snow and then the mud this would work great for me
These are great tips. I use Spot Shot too for pet accidents.
I have to use spot shot nearly every day for my cats. I am all too familiar with spot shot.
I stocked up Spot Shot today! Thanks for the recommendation 💙🐶
This looks like an effective product to use to make a house clean that has pets.
Great post. Will be sharing it with family and friends. Thanks for sharing!
Great tips for some genuine issues
I love that their products are safe and non- toxic.
We have Spot Shot in our pantry right now. We love it! It has kept our home’s rugs in pretty good shape! Believe me when I say we have tried a lot of products, short of renting the Rug doctor. There is one other brand that I use and have in my pantry, but I don’t think this is the time or the place to name it.
Nasty weather can sure cause a big mess with letting our dogs in and out to do their duty. This product works great. I use it all the time. Thank you so much for sharing
I really like that this absorbs and neutralize odors.
This looks like an effective product to have.
I use this all the time. Thanks for sharing
Very good tips, I will have to keep them in mind for my Doxie.
With the odd weather of hot/cold, it seems like my dog is shedding more than usual this winter. I have a spray for brushing his hair, which I hear is better than dry brushing.
I had never heard of SpotShot, that’s super neat! Thanks for sharing 🙂
The idea of using a wet towel to remove mud from feet is a great one. Will have to try this.
Glad to know about this, we just brought home a new little guy and will begin housetraining soon <3
It’s a good thing dogs are so cute, because they sound like so much work!
I have very light carpet and 3 cats, you can imagine how much spot shot I need to keep on hand for that.
I love the picture!
I have to go shopping tomorrow and will look for Spot Shot in Walmart. Our rugs can use a good cleaning and we have some deep dog stains.
This is a great product, i never thought of using for the mud. It is a real problem here since mud is a season.
New cleaning tips are always nice to read and this product looks goo.
Without Spotshot I probably would have had to replace my carpet years ago.
Looks like nice product for keeping doggy homes clean.
I have 2 dogs and 3 cats! I have not tried this product but will look into it! Thanks for your great ideas!! My animal are always making some sort of mess!
No furbabys anymore move to a senior apartment and no pets allowed. But I can remember those days and needing something to clean the problem with. I had one dog that when he had to throw up always choose to do it on the carpet. All he had to do was turn his head the other way and do it on the wooden floors.
Thanks
These tips are very helpful! I haven’t even thought about any of those especially with having a dog.
Winter and pups equals wet mess lol.