Most standard floor cleaning products are not harmful to pets, but some floor cleaners can cause health problems if the animal comes into direct contact with it. It’s always best to check the label and the manufacturer’s advice, or to buy floor cleaners that are marked with ‘pet safe’.
You can also follow some simple tips to keep your pet safe while cleaning floors. For example, keep them out of the room until the floor is completely dry and ventilate the room well to get rid of any fumes. You should also make sure you dilute the floor cleaner properly if stated on the usage instructions. If you’re worried about your pet’s health after using floor cleaner, you could also take the extra step of washing the floor in clean water after using a cleaning product.
You should avoid cleaners that contain bleach, chlorine or ammonia, sticking to pet safe products where possible. Always keep floor cleaners and other cleaning products out of reach of children, as well as your pets.