We love our furry best friends, but we also know that they and all their stuff can take over your home very quickly. Here's how you can keep your home tidy and your four-legged friends happy:
Set a time limit
If you have multiple pets or just one pet with a lot of stuff, trying to organize everything at once can be stressful. Set a timer on your phone for 60 minutes and focus on getting whatever you can get done in that chunk of time.
Divide the pet supplies into categories
Organize all your pet's stuff into categories such as leashes, collars, toys, food, clothing, etc.
Find a home for everything
We always like to say, "There's a place for everything, and everything in its place."
- Leashes: Keep it hung by the door so that it's easily accessible.
- Walk supplies: Poop bags, sweaters, towels should be kept in a basket or container by the door.
- Cat toys: Since cats tend to leave their toys everywhere, place small baskets around the house to collect any toys that are nearby.
- Dog toys: Since most dogs can be trained to retrieve toys from a single location, have one home for all their toys.
- Food, treats, and medication: Store these items on their own shelf in a kitchen or pantry cabinet.