Do you feel like no matter how much you clean, your home still smells like pets and looks like a fur factory? You’re not alone!

In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Fosterling, pet foster mom and social media favorite, to break down simple, realistic cleaning habits that actually work when you live with pets. Forget the overwhelming deep-clean weekends and the guilt over what your home “should” look like—we’re getting practical.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• How to stop pet odors before they start (without masking them)
• The key daily habits that keep fur and mess from taking over
• Smart product swaps that save time, money, and your sanity

If you’ve been drowning in pet mess and wondering if you’ll ever get ahead of it, this episode is your permission slip to finally create a clean, calm home you and your pets can enjoy.

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Products mentioned in this show: Germ Guardian Air Purifier, KOE- Kennel Odor Eliminator, Black and Decker Dustbuster. 

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Pet parenting is tough, but The Pet Parent Hotline helps solve real pet parenting struggles with practical pet advice. Each week, we provide pet care advice and pet saving hacks for overwhelmed pet parents trying to save money at the pet store and on vet bills, make puppy training easy, fix cat behavior problems like litter box issues and scratching, and keep multi-pet households in balance. We share pet advice on pet budgeting, cat care, dog training tips, dog behavior, stress-free vet visits, and home cleaning with pets. Follow for the pet parent support you need to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying life with pets.

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