Essential oils can be toxic to your pet

[Catherine]

Quote: For washing floors, we use plain hot water, or if the dirt is stubborn then some plain detergent is added, followed by a rinse off. Dogs and cats often lick their paws. What we put on the floor should not contain anything toxic or overpowering. As for bleach, the smell makes me feel sick.....what about a dog?

I am with you. I won't even keep bleach in the house. The smell makes me feel sick too. If I do need soap I use dish washing liquid.  It is used to wash dishes we eat from so it must be safe. I rinse it and I use a plain lemon scented liquid. I use vinegar as well. Just a little in the water is enough. A dog might not like it, but it wouldn't hurt it.  

We use so many scented products that their smells compete with each other. My head aches sometimes. Dogs must hate it.
Strong scents are not a substitute for keeping things clean.