Housekeeping - Odor Prevention - Arranging Your Home Around Cats

Review of the powerful Dyson DC14 Animal Vacuum by a cat writer whose home includes four cats.

This is my wish list for products to simplify housework in a cat-owned house, if price were no object. Not all of them are extremely pricey, but all of them perform a role in making housekeeping much easier and less time-consuming.

Try this recipe for a DIY roach trap. It is safe only if you keep it out of reach of your cats, as borax can be toxic to cats if ingested in quantity.

In recent years, compelling evidence has accumulated that essential oils can be toxic to cats, whether taken internally, applied to the skin, or simply inhaled. Learn more about essential oils and aromatherapy, and where and how they can be used safely.

You can have a clean house and save money too, without sacrificing the safety of your cats by learning to clean green with safe ingredients, using products you already have on hand. Learn how vinegar, bleach, and baking soda can leave your kitchen counters and floors bacteria-free and safe for your cats. Loads of other safe cleaning tips are...

Guide review for About Cats of the Litter box Neutralizer by Aromacat.

Quick Tip for cat hair removal from furniture.

Are you bothered by ants, but don't want to cause potential harm to your cats by using toxic ant control means? Here are a few quick tips for getting rid of ants in a cat-safe home.

If you already use the Swiffer WetJet Cleaning System and are satisfied with its efficiency, there should be no need to toss it out because of email rumors.

Ant invasions are always a nuisance, and they do not seem to have a seasonal preference. This reader was concerned with the problem of eradicating ants while still keeping her cats safe.