They're at the vet today getting neutered so I thought I'd take the opportunity to mop the floor. The whole flat is laminate so I'll mop the lot. I'm not sure what to use, it should it will be dry by the time they get back, is it ok to use a tiny bit of bleach?
2007-09-19 23:53:04 · 9 answers · asked by anon 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If the floor is dry by the time they get home, I'd say it's fine. I mop with Mr. Clean every week while my cats chase the mop and they are all fine. Great that you had them fixed!
2007-09-19 23:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your laminates will want bleach, but a combination of a small amount of washing-up liquid and warm water should do it. I'd also go back over the lot with a dry cloth to take up all of the excess fluid.
I don't think Kim and Aggie from 'How Clean is Your House?' have any tips for your floor, but I do know they tend to keep bleach for the tougher jobs (moulds, horrid toilets, etc.).
Good luck with the kitty recovery!
2007-09-20 07:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by AgonyAuntie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, no problem, as long as it will be dry by the time they're back. You'd better rinse it though (mop it again with clean water after you mop it with the bleach).You could also use Dettol.
Actually, cats like the smell of bleach. My vet cleans the litterboxes with bleach, to disinfect them, and then the cats love to lick tehm (they are rinsed and dry of course).
2007-09-20 07:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reference to the suggestion use Dettol. Do not use Dettol - it is toxic to cats. It has a chemical in it that is toxic, phenol. You can tell because it turns milky when mixed with water, so chemistry 101 don't use anything that turns a milky colour when mixed with water where cats are concerned. Bleach that is diluted is usually fine where cats are concerned.....note the use of the word DILUTED. Don't use straight bleach and if they're curious creatures ( as mine are ) I put them in another room so they don't track it on their paws while I'm working and have the possibility of grooming it into ingestion ; so the floor is just about dry when I let them out.
2013-11-15 16:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll be just fine....I actually use a bit of bleach whilst mopping when Madeline is there (and she's SO nosy!) and she's fine. I just keep her off the floor until it dries. She doesn't lick the floor and she only licks the bottom of her paws occassionally to groom. You should be okay!
2007-09-20 10:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by YSIC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bleach is okay to use. Just don't ever ever use Pine-Sol to clean floors when you have pets. Don't use any cleaners that are similar to Pine-Sol. These cleaners contain creosote and your pet will get this chemical on the pads of their paws. When they groom themselves they will ingest the creosote and it can be fatal for cats.
2007-09-20 20:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by tlw733 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hope you're not using straight bleach, that'll hurt your lungs.
Dilute it with water, 1 cup per 2 gallons of water, and that would be fine. Once it dries the cats won't be picking anything up of it on their paws.
2007-09-20 20:40:54 · answer #7 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my cats tend to follow my mum around when shes bleaching the floor and they roll in it...they are fine a bit crazy but i think thats jus their personality...if its dry you have no reason to worry... :)
2007-09-20 07:04:17 · answer #8 · answered by tinkabell31 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do that - it's never been a problem.
2007-09-20 07:06:18 · answer #9 · answered by Debi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋