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Pet Perfect brand flooring by Shaw Floors most pet-friendly flooring collection, with options across carpet, laminate, and luxury vinyl. With features and highlights such as stain and soil resistance, bleach and fade resistance, claw-snag resistance, LifeGuard Spill-Proof Backing on Pet Perfect+ carpet styles, and the Pet Perfect Promise warranty language. Availability and warranty details should be confirmed by store and product style. All of our local Flooring America Iowa showrooms offer a variety of in-stock and custom options that meet the needs of any project or budget.(ShawFloors)
Pet-Friendly Flooring Tips for a Home That Looks Good and Lives Hard
Pet-Friendly Flooring Tips | Shaw Pet Perfect Flooring
Have pets at home? Learn practical flooring care tips and discover how Shaw Floors Pet Perfect helps protect your home with durable, easy-to-clean style.
Life with pets is full of joy, personality, muddy paws, unexpected messes, and plenty of love. Whether you just brought home a new puppy, adopted a new cat, moved into a new home, or simply want to take better care of the flooring you already have, the right products and a few smart habits can make a big difference.
At Flooring America, we believe your floors should work for the way you really live. That
means helping you find flooring that offers value, quality, durability, and style, without feeling like you have to sacrifice comfort or beauty because you share your home with pets.
That is why we love helping customers explore Shaw Floors Pet Perfect, a collection designed with pets, families, and everyday life in mind.
Pets are part of the family, but they can be hard on a home. Claws, pet hair, water bowls, accidents, tracked-in dirt, and zoomies through the living room all add up over time.
The right flooring can help your home stay cleaner, feel fresher, and look better longer. Shaw Pet Perfect carpet is designed to resist pet stains, soil, fading, and snags from pet claws. Pet Perfect+ styles offer added protection with spill-proof backing that helps prevent spills from reaching the subfloor.
For homeowners, that means more peace of mind. For pets, it means a soft, comfortable place to nap, play, and be part of the family.
Place washable rugs or mats near doors your pets use most often. Keep a small basket nearby with a towel, pet wipes, and a brush. A quick paw wipe after walks or backyard play can help reduce dirt, mud, salt, and moisture before it reaches your floors.
Pet hair and dander can settle into carpet fibers and along baseboards quickly. Regular vacuuming helps extend the life of your flooring and keeps your home feeling cleaner. Focus on high-traffic paths, favorite nap spots, stairs, and anywhere your pet likes to roll, scratch, or lounge.
The faster you act, the better. Blot, do not scrub. Use a clean white cloth or paper towel to absorb as much of the mess as possible, then follow the recommended care instructions for your specific flooring. Scrubbing can push the mess deeper into the carpet or damage fibers.
Claws can contribute to snags, scratches, and extra wear. Keeping your pet’s nails trimmed is one of the simplest ways to protect carpet, hard surface flooring, furniture, and even your doors.
If your dog always jumps from the same chair or your cat has a favorite sunny window spot, create a designated landing area with a washable throw, small rug, or pet bed. Little changes can help reduce repeated wear in the same spots.
Water bowls are one of the most overlooked flooring hazards. Place bowls on a waterproof mat, especially near carpet, wood-look flooring, or baseboards. If you have a messy drinker, consider a raised bowl station or a mat with a lip.
For busy homes with pets, texture can be your friend. A subtle pattern, fleck, or multi-tone carpet can help disguise everyday crumbs, hair, and paw prints between cleanings. Our local flooring experts can help you choose a style that works for your home, your pet, and your cleaning habits.
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