4 large shedding dogs, foster puppies, and a house full of carpet

General Cleaning

My biggest fear is having a smelly house and I’m afraid everyone is too kind to tell me. I bought a new house last year and went through a depressive episode in the winter and now I need a new start. I want to deeply cleaning my house again and then work on a daily/weekly/monthly schedule and I’m lost on how to stay organized.

I have three floors and stairs all carpet except the kitchen which is hardwood and a room in the basement that’s tile. It’s a large house and I’m nervous on how to keep it clean.

My bissell carpet cleaner just broke, but I felt it wasn’t that great so I’m looking for any suggestions on a new one along with cleaning products to use with it? I already have a bissell green machine spot cleaner for small spills.

I have an O-Cedar mop and multiple vacuums (Shark, Dyson, and Oreck), and a germ guardian air purifier for each floor.

I’m looking for good cleaning products for all rooms (bathroom and kitchen too) that are dog safe and effective. Along with a suggestion on a schedule for how people maintain it.

Any advice or suggestions help.
Thanks for your time

Posted May 5, 2026, 5:29 PM UTC

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