

There’s shampoos that are safer for animals, it’s not unheard of to wash animals but completely unnecessary based on what you’re describing. So long as you don’t do it too often or cause undue stress, it’s your time and money so go for it.
Alternatively, you could provide them with specific dust to bath in that won’t discolor them. You can mix herbs and perfumed things in to the dust which can even have some health benefits.























Shoes ok downstairs, but usually off except for if I’m about to go out and roaming about finding things. Guests do what they prefer and I usually mention it’s fine to leave them if they prefer. I think the fact that I have dogs is important. My floor normally has paw prints and hair so I wouldn’t expect a person to take off their shoes downstairs, it’s pretty much like the dogs leave their shoes on spoiling it for everyone.