Floor Floor We Restore

If you have cats, you’re going to have
issues with your floors. Whether it’s carpeting that catches every
single cat hair and thrown-up hairball, wood floors that stain if your
cat pees or vomits on them, or any number of other problems, keeping your
floors in good shape is certainly a challenge. Here are some tips on
getting the best flooring for cats:

1. Carpets and cats don’t mix

If you have carpets, you already know
why I’m recommending this. I don’t know about you, but my carpets have
endured just about every kind of cat mess possible. The carpet is very
difficult to clean, especially if your cat urinates on it because the
urine goes through all the layers of the carpet and sometimes even into
the underlayment and floorboards beneath. This makes the smell almost
impossible to remove.

2. Avoid porous flooring if you have cats

Hardwood floors are beautiful, and
they’re very popular for that reason. The trouble with hardwoods is that
they are porous, and if a cat urinates or vomits on them, it will leave
a stain that’s almost impossible to remove. Add to that the fact that
if there are any gaps between the floorboards, the urine or vomit will
sink into the cracks and stay there until you remove the flooring.

3. Use area rugs that can be easily washed

If you need carpeting for noise
abatement or comfort purposes, use area rugs that you can easily toss in
the washing machine. Carpet tiles are another good option because you
can easily replace soiled tiles before any liquids soak through to the
flooring beneath.

4. Invest in litter and food mats

If you don’t want your cats tracking
kitty litter all over your house, invest in some good-size litter mats —
at least a foot long and 6 inches wider than your litter box. Also
use inexpensive, easy-to-wash, 3-by-5-foot throw rugs as litter mats.
Put mats under your cat’s food and water dishes to avoid problems from
spills there, too.

5. Flat flooring is best if you have cats

Any time you can use a flooring material
that doesn’t have cracks or crevices, you’ll have better results. Some
of those choices include poured concrete (this must be sealed, otherwise
you’ll have a porous floor that will trap odors and liquids), terrazzo
and even vinyl/linoleum.

And the best flooring for cats is…

• Bamboo – This is a
  great choice for homes with cats. It’s stain-resistant, harder than the
  hardest of hardwoods, and completely renewable. Although it may cost a
  bit more upfront, you’ll save money in the long run because bamboo is
  so durable.
•  Cork – Another green
  choice, cork is antimicrobial, so it will reduce the growth of mold and
  other allergens. It’s sound absorbent and will help to calm the
  thundering noise of cats at play. Although it’s also water-resistant,
  you should still clean up any urine, vomit, or other liquids quickly.
• Tile – Whether you go
  with stone, porcelain, or ceramic, tile is a great choice because of its
  water resistance. Some porous types of stone, such as marble, slate, or
  travertine, should be sealed in order to avoid staining.
• Vinyl- I know — if
  you’re of a certain age, vinyl floors are the stuff of nightmares. But
  vinyl and linoleum have come a long way. You can buy vinyl flooring that
  looks like hardwood, for example. It’s scratch- and stain-resistant,
  low in allergens, and easy to clean and maintain. An extra bonus: It’s quiet
  to walk on.
• Laminate – Laminate is
  popular because it looks like traditional hardwood floors. Because of
  the way it’s made, it may be more stain-resistant than hardwood. It also
  tends to be scratch-resistant, so it’s a good choice to avoid damage
  from kitty claws.

Source: catster

Floor Floor We Restore has re-established its attractiveness in hundreds of homes and businesses throughout the Houston Area for Over 20 Years. Since 1984, we have provided maintenance and restoration that is essential to the beauty of floors and surfaces everywhere. With 30+ years of experience and never using subcontractors, we have perfected our trade to better serve you. We are a local, family-owned and operated company that guarantees all of our work.