The Lab Notes

Your pet eats from the same bowl every day and unless it's washed properly, it's quietly becoming one of the dirtiest things in your home. Here's how often to wash it, why biofilm builds up so fast, and why what your dishwash leaves behind matters more for pets than for your own plates. Tags:

Creating a pet-friendly home goes beyond keeping your space tidy. From grooming and bowl hygiene to floor cleaning, accident management, pet-proofing, and preventive healthcare, every aspect of your home can impact your pet's well-being. In this comprehensive guide, discover practical tips for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for dogs, cats, birds, and small pets. Learn how to choose pet-safe cleaning products, establish effective hygiene routines, and create a healthier home for every member of the family, including the four-legged ones.

Most floor cleaners contain ammonia, bleach, benzalkonium chloride, PEGs, parabens, and synthetic fragrance. Most labels do not tell you this. Here is what is actually in your floor cleaner and why it matters for every person and animal who lives close to the ground.

I am not a scientist by trade. I am a Chartered Accountant, a mother, a daughter, and a dog mum to ten beautiful souls. A one eyed rescue dog and a father lost to cancer taught me everything I needed to know about what we bring into our homes.