What’s the Easiest Type of Flooring to Clean with Pets That Shed a Lot?

Your pets are part of the family. They deserve a home that feels warm and welcoming, and that means you need floors that can withstand paws and daily use — and that are easy to clean. 

Flooring That You and Your Pets Will Love 

These three flooring options are the easiest types of flooring to clean with pets, so you can keep your space pet-friendly and looking great. 

Luxury Vinyl Flooring 

Luxury vinyl features a printed design layer that mimics natural materials, along with multiple backing and core layers that help the floor stay stable. It offers several benefits for homes with pets: 

• Easy to clean: Many pets, like dogs, shed, and their fur ends up on every surface. With luxury vinyl flooring, you can quickly sweep up pet hair off the floor.
• Water resistance: Luxury vinyl is water-resistant, so everything from muddy pawprints to water splashes can be wiped up with ease, without damaging the floor.
• Durable: The durability of luxury vinyl can withstand even the most active paws, resisting scratches and wear.
• Offers traction for older pets: If you have an older pet, the slightly textured surface of luxury vinyl tile can help them maintain traction, so they can move around more easily.

Laminate Flooring 

Laminate flooring delivers a stylish surface that can stand up to the energy of an active home. Many pet families choose it because it can:

• Resist scratches: Playful pets can leave their mark on flooring over time. Laminate's protective top layer helps resist wear, keeping your floors looking good longer.
• Streamline cleaning chores: Even if your pet has a knack for knocking over their water bowl, spills wipe up easily from laminate's sealed and stain-resistant surface.
• Help control dander: Pet dander loves to hide in carpet fibers and other porous materials. Laminate's smooth, sealed finish gives it fewer places to settle. 
• Look luxurious: Saying yes to your pets doesn't mean sacrificing style. Laminate can offer the sophisticated look of stone or hardwood, often at a fraction of the cost. 

Tile Flooring

Tile can offer timeless beauty combined with exceptionally easy maintenance. This flooring material works well when you have furry family members because it helps:

• Manage daily messes: Tile lets you sweep up hair quickly, and spills from water bowls or wet paws wipe away just as easily. 
• Keep pets cool: On hot afternoons, notice where your pet goes to relax. There's a good chance they'll pick a spot on the tile because it tends to stay cooler.
• Stand up to daily wear: Tile handles wear well, so claws are less likely to leave visible marks the way they might on softer floors.
• Reduce places for dander to settle: Tile’s smooth finish gives dander fewer places to hide, and regular sweeping or mopping can help remove particles from the floor.
• Support better traction with the right finish: Some tile finishes offer more grip than others, which can make a difference for pets. Look for textured or slip-resistant tile options if secure footing is a priority in your home.

Find Flooring for Your Home Today 

Visit a Carpet & Tile Mart location and let us help you discover the floor you've been dreaming of. You can also use our Room Visualizer to test out styles in your space before you visit. 

When you're ready, schedule a free in-home flooring measurement to get started. Our pricing is backed by a 150% in-store price-match guarantee, and we offer a two-year installation warranty, so you can make your choice with confidence.