How to clean your house without triggering pet panic

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

1. 1
   Putting off vacuuming for extended periods
2. 2
   Allowing the cat to go to another area before moving the vacuum
3. 3
   Taking the cat out to the car for a treat while someone else vacuums
4. 4
   Using a catio to keep pets outside while vacuuming
5. 5
   Keeping the dog out of the room while mechanical devices are operating
6. 6
   Slow acclimation to household triggers
7. 7
   Consulting a veterinarian about prescription anti-anxiety medication and veterinary behaviorists
8. 8
   Shielding the dog from triggers and creating a safe bunker away from household noises

In their words

Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.