Dog beds – cleaning and washing - By: Limoeg Veigroeg

We all know that dogs are not the best clean keepers.
They just like running outside in free where they are often rolling in all kinds of dirt and mud, they step in the piles, get dirty, drench, stinky. They bring home different kind of mess, bacteria, smells, fleas, ticks, lice etc.
All those odors and microbes absorb in the dog’s bed, and from there they’ve been spread into the entire house.
That’s why it is extremely important to find the way to keep the dog’s bed clean as a health prevention for the pet himself and for all members of the family, and in order to keep a tidy and cosy home.

Steps in cleaning dog beds

Dog beds are different in sizes, shapes, fabrics, so you have to consider the model you have and its specific cleaning instructions that come with the bed together. There are washable beds, such with removable covers, some beds are liable to complete laundering, while others can not be put in the washing machine at all.
In spite of all – here are some general steps you can follow in order to keep your pet’s bed clean and free from infections.
1. Start the cleaning with spraying the whole surface with a static eliminator. This will help to remove the hairs and the dirt from the bedding. Try the reaction on a small section of the bed first.
2. Vacuum the bed thoroughly and suck out all the mess. With a lint roller at the end you can remove all the rests that the vacuum cleaner has missed.
3. If the cover is removable, wash it in the washing machine. Use a mild detergent. If the cover is not removable, check the instructions to see if the bed itself is machine washable.
4. After washing of the bed cover or the whole bed, put it in the dryer in low. Beware the low temperature to avoid shrinking. Beds that not fit in the dryer, you should lay in air-dry on the sun.
5. Don’t let your dog sit on the bed again before it is completely dry.
6. If the dog has fleas, ticks or mange, you may use an application of insecticide spray to completely eliminate the bugs.

Tips and tricks:

1. You can remove and shake the bed cover frequently, which will help to loosen the hairs, dust and insects.
2. You may put some blankets, sheets or towels over the bed or even consider buying an additional waterproof seal, which will make cleaning easier and won’t let the odours to infuse into the fabrics.
3. Do always use warm water and mild and hypoallergenic detergents when washing the covers and the beds.
4. Remember that foam dogs are only washed by hand by carefully squeezing off the water. If you have a foam dog bed, you’d better follow the washing instructions of the manufacturer.
5. You should wash the dog’s bed every month. While doing it you’d better wash the dog as well.
For a longer lasting effect and freshness!

About the Author

Daci Georgieva writes for Dog Beds Comfort.com who specialize in Quality and Designer Dog Beds. Visit the website for more details.

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