Here's How Often to Clean Your Floors if You Have Pets (It's More Than You Think!)

If you have pets, you’ll need to vacuum, mop, and sweep more often.

Here’s the frequency the experts recommend.

Marla Mock is the president ofMolly Maid, a Neighborly company.

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At least once a week youll want to sweep and vacuum for a more thorough job.

With this schedule, youll help keep buildup at bay while also ensuring the job never becomes overwhelming.

More frequent cleaning will result in quicker cleaning sessions and an overall cleaner home.

Another factor to consider is if you have more than one pet, Mock says.

Homes with multiple pets that shed would require frequent or daily cleaning to prevent pet hair accumulation.

These are the most effective tools for eliminating pet hair from your home.

Stay Consistent

As with any cleaning task, staying consistent matters.

For pet hair, the best offense is a good defense.