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Carpet - Dogs - Eeek!

By bippityboppity

I'm looking for a way to avoid having to steam clean my BEIGE carpet so often. I have two medium-sized dogs, one of which is a new addition to our family and has had a few slight accidents. On rainy days they also tend to zoom in from the door, leaving muddy, watery marks on the carpet.

I HATE carpet, but my other half won't allow me to remove it and expose what beautiful wood floors we actually have.  I have even tried comprimising with area rugs, but it's a no go.

So I am wondering if anyone has any ideas with respect to designing a "play area" for our doggies, of which I will devise a way to streamline them straight to such play area when coming in from muddy times outdoors. I have seen some stuff here or there on television, but it's all done by pro's in a day's time. I'm looking for examples of things "real" diy'ers have done.

 

Any and all ideas would be greatly appreciated... thanks in advance!!!

 

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joye68

September 12, 2007

Ok. For your consideration:

  • If I'm not mistaken, there should be a product that you can put on carpeting to keep stains at bay and (theoretically) make it easier for spot cleaning. I think Dupont makes it.
  • I have a couple of friends who show dogs. They initially used a "corral" at the door when their "kids" came in.  I'm not sure what sorts of space requirements you have, but it was effective in that it keep them in one spot long enough to clean off doggy paws.
  • Eventually, they installed a "clean room" which included a doggy tub with steps leading up into the tub(diy'd, of course). They were better able to clean their dog's paws without straining backs. This is where they also moved their cleaning supplies (locked in cabinets, of course), washer/dryer and "greenhouse" area.  It was just a practical "next move" for them.
  • Worst case scenario, put down green grass carpeting remnants (much like my grandparents had out on the outdoor steps) in the front area. Good if you can "corral" them, but if not it may offer something for them to sit on (especially if they listen well) until you can clean paws. Maybe you can roll it up and put it outdoors when company comes, but in the meantime, it's only a temporary fix.

I'm afraid that's all I got.

Good luck! 

 

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dentedvw

January 15, 2007

Flor tiles. If you have to have the carpet, but want to add some color, even some design, try them! A bit pricy, but on par with normal carpet. Also, they wash easily, and can be quickly rearranged. Spot be gone!

We use a wine colored carpet to simply hide things like that. Doesn't help with traffic marks, but ah well, can't have it all on the cheap, eh? 

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jasimar

January 15, 2007
My friends house enters in on her living room.  She pulled her sofas away from the walls and fit tables between to make a sort of channel the dogs could run around.  They seem to like it a lot and it keeps spots off of the main carpet area.  Plus, it's adorable when they peek out over the arms of the sofas.

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