For some people, pets are considered part of the family. They are part of the day-to-day activities of the household, are included in the annual Christmas card photo and for some people they have their pets dedicated at their local church. The things we do for our pets! We pet owners all know that pets have their occasional “accidents”, scamper through the house (claws and all), and shed their fur (depending on the breed).
Tile is Easiest for Clean Up
A porcelain tile is virtually impervious to the accidents that pets leave behind. When Fido goes wee wee on the foyer floor because of excitement to see his owner, rest assured that this can be easily wiped clean and leave no trace of a stain. Pet fur is easy to sweep up and keep under control with a tile floor and won’t stick to the floor like it does with carpeting.
Years ago, the complaint about tile flooring was that the grout stains or becomes discolored due to spills or accidents. Grout manufacturer TEC released a grout additive called Grout Boost. This is highly recommended for areas that are prone to stains, spills, and moisture. Click here to read more about the benefits of Grout Boost. Basically it makes your grout mold, mildew and stain resistant AND you never have to seal it. This is a no-brainer for pet owners.
Tile Won’t Absorb Pet Odor
Ever walk into a house and the first thing you notice is pet stench? Pet odor is most noticeable in homes with carpeted floors. Even after scrubbing a pet mess from a carpeted floor, there’s still trace of odor. We pet owners are no stranger to the fact that animals themselves can be smelly. When they lay on the floor, the carpet fibers absorb these odors causing an unpleasant experience for house guests.
A tile floor won’t absorb smells. If your pet has an accident, drools, or is just a downright smelly pet, your tile won’t leave traces of pet odors after it’s cleaned.
Tile Won’t Scratch
Harwood flooring is susceptible to scratching and wears from animal claws. Carpeting can get pulls and fray from animal claws. On the other hand, porcelain tile has an extremely hard and durable surface that will not scratch or wear from animal claws. No matter how much your dog runs through the house, the flooring will show no evidence of this misbehavior.
In Summary
A pet owner can enjoy the fact that their tile flooring will be easy to keep clean, won’t absorb pet odors and will not scratch. While this seems like the obvious flooring choice for pet owners, one has to keep in mind that some pets, specifically dogs, do not like hard surfaces, as they fear slipping. Rambunctious pets may have the occasional slip on a tile floor and if you have a psychotic cat like mine, he’s prone to sliding into walls and doors if he gets spooked. All in all, having a tile floor in a household with pets offers you less maintenance and worries so you can spend more time enjoying your animals, not stressing about odors, scratches and stains. Plus, it will last much longer than the alternative flooring choices available.
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