The last thing you want is for your home to smell like a wet dog. But with a dog in the house (who probably does get wet, and muddy, and dirty) it’s inevitable that after a while things might end up smelling less than fresh. There are a lot of things you can do to keep your home smelling clean while still living an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Clean Regularly – Sweep up and vacuum at least once a week to keep pet hair from collecting and to get rid of the pet dander that causes allergies. If you have a larger dog, or one that sheds a lot, you might want to bump up your cleaning to twice a week. Don’t forget to clean couches and beds if you let your dogs up on them.

Wash Bedding – Your dog’s eco-friendly bed should be on your list of things to vacuum, and if you can remove the cover, you should wash it once a month along with any blankets your pet uses. Just like your bedding, without regular washing things will start to get not so fresh as dander and grime begin to build up.

Neutralize Odors – After you’ve cleaned up, you should be almost odor free. Part of the joy of living with a dog is accepting and loving them, smells, drool and all. But if you need a little extra help, there are several safe, green odor removing products out there that you can use. Light a candle and use some spray to give your home that extra burst of freshness it needs!