Dog toys in kennels need to be cleaned thoroughly.
Dog kennels and the products used by dog kennels should be cleaned on a regular basis. Clean everything inside the dog kennel thoroughly to help prevent contamination and the spread of bacteria and germs from one dog to another, or from dogs to humans. Products used by dog kennels include scoopers, spray bottles, dog toys, tennis balls, food bowls, water bowls, towels, blankets and any other products that might have contact with the dogs.
Instructions
1. Take the products out of the kennels and away from the dogs. You shouldn't be cleaning products around the dogs.
2. Dilute the disinfectant cleaning solution you're using with water. Dilute any cleaner containing bleach with one part cleaner, 32 parts water. You will usually need about twice as much of a cleaner without bleach, but it varies, depending on the specific chemicals being used. Follow the specific instructions laid out by the manufacturer.
3. Dip solid objects, such as toys, scoopers and bowls, into the diluted cleaning solution. Use a small scrub brush to clean any noticeable dirt or waste material. Rinse the objects thoroughly with hot water and let them dry completely before putting them back in with the dog.
4. If a dishwasher is available at the shelter, clean food and water dishes in it. You can clean many food and water dishes at once when using a dishwasher. Use disinfecting dishwashing liquid.
5. Run blankets, towels, and other soft items, such as stuffed animals and dog beds, through the washing machine. Clean these items when they're soiled, or before allowing a new dog to use them. Wash the items using regular laundry soap and hot water. Hang dry or use a dryer before placing them back in with the dog.
Related posts
Animal shelters that are not cleaned properly will have disease spread through them, and will not be likely to attract adopters. The animals living in the shelter will be unhealthy and unhappy, an...
Dog KennelA clean dog kennel is important for the health and safety of a dog. A dog that is allowed to live or sleep in an unclean kennel may suffer health problems due to the bacteria and germs t...
Cleaning Dog Kennels With BleachPreparing the KennelCleaning out a dog kennel with a bleach solution is the best way to ensure that germs, bacteria and other disease-causing agents aren't transfer...
Lime can eliminate kennel odors.Lime can change the pH factor in soils and acidic waste, which will help reduce odors. Lime can make an environment less supportive of pathogens and bacteria. Kenne...
Cleaning dog cages is probably everyone's least favorite job, but it must be done, especially if you have several dogs in and out of cages, such as what occurs at a kennel. Cleaning the cages prop...
