How to Wash a Dog Bed Overview
Your dog’s bed is one of those places that harbor tons of bacteria and can cause some serious odor and dermatological issues for your pup.
Fortunately, there’s an easy fix to the stinky issue and in no time your clean furry friend will have a fresh and clean bed or mat to lay, play, and hoard their treats in!
- Can you actually wash a dog bed?
The answer is yes! While some dog beds may need a little more care and attention, others are easily thrown in the wash and can be set out to dry.
Depending on your dogs’ size, most small dog beds easily fit into the washer and, if advised on the manufacturers’ tag, can be tossed in the dryer shortly after.
Some of us like larger friends whose beds can not properly fit or be cleaned in a washing machine which requires a little more elbow grease.
Depending on the type of dog bed the cover may come right off and in that case, you can wash and dry the cover with pet-safe detergent and return it back to the bed once it’s clean.
- How to wash a dog bed with stuffing
The best way to wash a dog bed with stuffing depends on the size. For small beds, they can be put in the washer with pet-safe detergent and laid out to dry or put in the dryer.
For larger dog beds the easiest way to clean them is to fill your bathtub with warm water and pet-safe detergent and hand wash it.
Once clean you need to rinse and wring out the excess water and bubbles. After its all free and clear of soap and dripping water, set it aside to dry!
- How to wash a dog bed with foam
When washing foam dog beds, remove the outer cover and wash with warm soapy water or put in the washer.
Take the foam mattress and place it in a tub of warm soapy detergent and begin washing the mattress.
Once dry put the cover and mattress to the side to dry. Simple! Some covers are safe in the dryer but it’s always best to read the tag on your dogs’ bed to ensure its safekeeping.
- Are dog beds expensive?
Depending on the size, quality, and brand of your dog bed you could be paying anywhere from $12.00 to well over $100, it all depends on your pup’s needs.
Dog beds come in every shape, size, fabric, and there are even beds for dogs with joint concerns. It really all depends on your budget and what you feel is best.
The best way to find a dog bed that fits your dogs’ needs is to do a little research.
Some things to consider are, does your dog have predisposed joint issues, does your dog like to tear up really soft things, are they seniors, do they need something large or small?
- How much does a bed bug dog inspection cost?
Have you ever heard of a bed bug dog inspection? There are actually pups that are trained to detect bed bugs in homes and can run you between $200-$500, depending upon location.
While some professional exterminators are still very skeptical about the issue, these k9’s are trained and can detect live infestations 97% of the time while humans only have a 30% accuracy rate.
Canines are trained to sniff them out while humans can only detect with the naked eye which is why there is such a huge difference in detecting these microscopic pests.
Whether your furry friend was just groomed or their bed is starting to have a little stench to it, there is always a way to clean, dry, and have a germ free, odor-free bed!