Pro Tips for Washing Your Dog’s Bedding

We all love our furry friends. However, our dogs aren’t known for being the cleanliest of creatures. When their messiness is too much to handle, it’s time to do some deep cleaning, which includes their dog bed. We’ve got the best tips for how to wash your dog’s bed.

Why wash my dog’s bed?

Not only is a dirty bed unsanitary, but it’s also uncomfortable. A dirty dog bed can even lead to health issues like skin infections. Washing your dog’s bed periodically is essential to avoid further skin issues.

How do I wash my dog’s bed?

Washing Fido’s bed is a multi-step process.

Clean the bed

The first step for washing your dog’s bed is cleaning the cushion and bedding. You can remove debris like dirt or dog hair with a lint roller or even a vacuum. You can use this time to also spot-clean your dog’s bed if there are any glaring stains or issues.

Machine wash the bed/cover.

Before you proceed to the next step, check to see if your furry friend’s bed or bed cover is machine washable. If not, proceed to the next step. First, remove the stuffing from the dog bed. Then, place your doggy bed cover in either a mesh case or pillow case, and wash on a gentle cycle! For a whole dog bed, you can just wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle. Dry the bed on a gentle cycle as well!

Hand wash the bed/cover.

If your dog bed is not machine washable, follow these tips. First, remove any stains on the bed. Dab unscented and dye-free detergent onto the bed, and work it into the bed with a soft-bristled brush. Then, let the detergent sit for at least 15 minutes. After pre-treating the bed, submerge it in cold water. Then, add two teaspoons of detergent to the water and mix together. Let the bedding sit for 15 minutes, and then rinse. Finally, let the bed air dry, and you’re finished.

Our furry friends can be very dirty, so practicing laundry hygiene is very important. Follow these tips the next time you need to wash your pooch’s bed.