According to psychologist Herbert Nieburg, author of Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children, "owning pets is good for your health, both physically and mentally." But many people shy away from itPetbecause of the mess that comes with it. Muddy paws and loose fur can potentially ruin your clean home. That's why we decided to look at different pets and rate them based on their cleanliness.
1. Parakeets
Parakeets are a great pet option because they are very easy to care for. They can be kept in a cage and walked around the house for daily exercise. Although they are known for being a great villain, their waste dries up quite quickly and doesn't smell much. You can easily get away with itcleaningcage weekly and still ensure a fresh smelling and clean home! We rate parakeets with a 9/10 for cleanliness.
2. Hamsters
The advantage of having a hamster is that they are incredibly easy to care for. They are also relatively clean animals. They usually only use a certain corner of their cage as a latrine and the rest of the cage is left spotless so you only have to clean a small area. Deep cleaning is required less often, making maintenance very easy. Hamsters are ideal for people who are sensitive to odors. When properly cared for, a hamster rarely produces unpleasant odors, making them ideal pets if you want to maintain a clean home. We rate hamsters an 8/10 for cleanliness.
3. Guinea pig
They make a great pet for children to cuddle and provide great entertainment as they kick their feet together and run around (this is called popcorning). When it comes to cleanliness, they are kept in a cage, which means they won't ruin your floor or carpets. The cage should be cleaned daily and thoroughly cleaned every week. As long as you clean your cage daily, there should be no odor at all. We give guinea pigs a score of 7/10 for cleanliness!
4. Cats
We've all heard that cats make better pets than dogs because they don't require as much effort from the owner and clean themselves. Whether your cat stays inside all day or spends a lot of time outside, their hygiene is important to them all. They also tend to scratch off their own claws to prevent them from growing out, so unless your cat is feisty, you don't have to worry about that either. Sorry dog owners, it looks like cats are winning! The only downside to cats is shedding, which can get all over the furniture and even your clothes. Constantly vacuuming or picking up lint can be a pain, which is why we give cats a 6/10 for cleanliness!
5. Dogs
One of the biggest dog problems that many owners face is hair. Unfortunately, there are no breeds that don't shed at all, but there are some that shed less often, such as Labradoodles, Bichon Frises and Schnauzers. To clean the hair, you can use many different methods, depending on your preferences, including handheld vacuum cleaners, vacuum cleaners or whisks. However, the best method to ensure that hair loss is kept to a minimum is to groom your dog properly. Ideally, you should brush your dog a few times a week. A good tip is to do this outside if possible to ensure there is no more mess indoors. We rate dogs a 5/10 for cleanliness.
All pets require some maintenance to keep your home clean, but some are easier than others. You could always justFind a cleaning assistantto help youkeep a clean housewhile your sweet pets run around!
This post comes from TidyChoice.com.
