Choosing and Caring for Pet-Friendly Flooring

Many homes will welcome new four-legged family members this year. Introducing a furry companion into your household is an exciting time, but it also comes with significant challenges for your floors.  

From waterproof options to scratch-resistant materials, there are plenty of choices to ensure your floors can withstand the wear and tear of life with pets. This guide will help you understand the benefits of pet-friendly flooring options, the best materials available, and how to maintain your floors. 

Benefits of Pet-Friendly Flooring

Selecting flooring for a home with pets requires careful consideration, focusing on materials that are durable, easy to maintain, and resistant to stains and scratches. Opting for pet-friendly flooring can help minimize the constant upkeep, ensuring you savor more time with your fuzzy companions without fretting over the state of your floors.

The Gold Standard for Pet-Friendly Flooring

The easiest way to ensure you’re buying the best flooring for pets is to look for products with All Pet® Stain Protection & Warranty. This lifetime stain protection covers all pets and all accidents. Flooring with All Pet protection is guaranteed to resist staining from the unavoidable vomit, urine, and feces of any domestic pet. In fact, if your pet stains it, Mohawk will replace it.

And All Pet Gold™ Stain & Scratch Warranty guarantees that if your pet stains or scratches your floor, Mohawk will replace the affected planks. Now that’s peace of mind!

Best Pet-Friendly Flooring Options

Mohawk offers both hard and soft surface flooring that is designed to make life easier for pet lovers. Whether you’re looking for carpet or luxury vinyl, we’ve got beautiful, high-performance products guaranteed to stand up to Fluffy and Fido. 

PETPremier™ Carpet

PetPremier™ carpet was created for families with pets. Crafted from recycled plastic bottles, this carpet boasts inherent stain resistance and is supported by the All Pet® warranty. Not only is it eco-friendly, but it also provides softness underfoot and vivid colors for a stylish and sustainable choice you can feel good about.

SolidTech R^® Luxury Vinyl

SolidTech R^® is a superior luxury vinyl plank flooring that unites sustainability with exceptional performance. This waterproof flooring for pets — and their people — is equipped with our WetProtect® Gold Floodproof Warranty, and it offers three times the scratch resistance of standard LVT. It’s also PVC-free, composed of 25% recycled plastic and 75% natural stone.

PureTech^® Premier Luxury Vinyl 

PureTech™ Premier offers a lifetime WetProtect® surface and subfloor warranty, plus thicker, sturdier planks to stand up to whatever life brings it. Pets are no problem with Mohawk's no-hassle Pet Scratch Warranty and All Pet stain protection. So you no longer have to choose between sustainability, durability, and beauty.

Maintaining Pet-Friendly Flooring

To maintain the quality of your pet-friendly flooring, proper cleaning and maintenance is essential. Always follow the recommendations for your specific flooring, but these key habits will help any floor look beautiful for longer.  

• Vacuum carpet and rugs and sweep hard surface flooring once or twice a week to remove grit and fur, even if the floor doesn’t look dirty.  
• Spot clean carpet and rugs with ScentStop enzyme cleaner to help prevent stains and neutralize odors.
• Use mats in entryways and place area rugs in high-traffic zones to safeguard floors from tracked-in dirt and moisture. 
• Trim your pet's nails regularly to reduce the risk of scratching the floor.

Finding the right flooring for pets is critical to ensure a comfortable and clean living space. Whether you’re looking for carpet or luxury vinyl flooring, Mohawk offers a variety of top-quality options engineered to endure the challenges of life with pets. Explore our pet-friendly flooring choices today at MohawkFlooring.com, or find a retailer near you to discover the perfect solution for your home.