How to Clean Dog Bedding With Vinegar
Remove bedding., Pick settings for the washing machine., Add vinegar., Dry the bedding., Clean the machine.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remove bedding.
Remove the blankets or dog bed cover from your dog's sleeping spot.
Note whether the bedding smells bad enough to warrant a more intense cleaning.
Place items in the washing machine.If you notice stains on the bedding, treat them with a stain remover prior to washing. -
Step 2: Pick settings for the washing machine.
Look for any care labels on the dog's bedding that might offer specific cleaning instructions.
If no special directions are listed, choose a hot water wash cycle.
Add a mild detergent, in the normal quantity recommended for a single load. , Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of white vinegar to the softener dispenser of the machine.
Start the wash cycle.
If your machine does not have a softener dispenser, run the machine as usual and add the vinegar at the beginning of the final rinse cycle.If the smell on your dog's bedding is especially strong, add a full cup of vinegar to the final rinse cycle. , If possible, hang your dog's bedding on a clothesline to dry
- the outdoor air will help with neutralizing odors and freshen the bedding.
If line drying is not an option, air dry the items indoors or use the clothes dryer.
If you choose the latter option, be sure to clean out the lint trap carefully afterwards to remove all pet hair.Avoid using dryer sheets, which may irritate your dog's skin. , After washing your dog's bedding in the washing machine, clean the machine to remove any lingering odors or pet hair.
Add a 1/2 cup of chlorine bleach.
Run a full hot water wash cycle. -
Step 3: Add vinegar.
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Step 4: Dry the bedding.
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Step 5: Clean the machine.
Detailed Guide
Remove the blankets or dog bed cover from your dog's sleeping spot.
Note whether the bedding smells bad enough to warrant a more intense cleaning.
Place items in the washing machine.If you notice stains on the bedding, treat them with a stain remover prior to washing.
Look for any care labels on the dog's bedding that might offer specific cleaning instructions.
If no special directions are listed, choose a hot water wash cycle.
Add a mild detergent, in the normal quantity recommended for a single load. , Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) of white vinegar to the softener dispenser of the machine.
Start the wash cycle.
If your machine does not have a softener dispenser, run the machine as usual and add the vinegar at the beginning of the final rinse cycle.If the smell on your dog's bedding is especially strong, add a full cup of vinegar to the final rinse cycle. , If possible, hang your dog's bedding on a clothesline to dry
- the outdoor air will help with neutralizing odors and freshen the bedding.
If line drying is not an option, air dry the items indoors or use the clothes dryer.
If you choose the latter option, be sure to clean out the lint trap carefully afterwards to remove all pet hair.Avoid using dryer sheets, which may irritate your dog's skin. , After washing your dog's bedding in the washing machine, clean the machine to remove any lingering odors or pet hair.
Add a 1/2 cup of chlorine bleach.
Run a full hot water wash cycle.
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