The following is invaluable! Sometimes we cannot keep up with all the new-fangled products on the pet marketplace; those which promise to make our pups smell good as well as clean their toys and dog bed! Look below and read what baking soda can do for your doggie!
1. Dry bath
How many times has your dog come in from outside after rolling in stinky mud or even garbage? If you find you don’t have time for a proper bath at the moment, a dry baking soda bath is a great back-up plan.
Making sure your dog’s fur is completely dry, sprinkle baking soda lightly over his coat, rub it in a little, then brush it through.
2. Cleaning dog toys
Dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda per 1 quart of water and scrub the toys with an old toothbrush. For stuffed toys that shouldn’t get wet, sprinkle the surface with baking soda, allow it to sit for 15 minutes, then brush it off.
3. Sweetening dog rugs and carpets
Where dogs lie down or hang out, a fragrance sometimes becomes evident that warrants action. Sprinkle baking soda over the surface and allow it to sit for 15 to 30 minutes, then vacuum.
4. Cleaning up an accident
To quell the smell and rein in the stain, apply a small amount of club soda to the scene of the accident and leave it long enough for it to dry. Then follow it up with a sprinkling of baking soda. Allow that to sit for about 15 to 30 minutes, then vacuum it up.
5. Skunked again: A smelly reception
Anyone whose dog has been the unhappy recipient of a skunk’s smelly calling card will likely never forget it! Get your dog in a bath that contains one-quarter cup baking soda, 1 quart of hydrogen peroxide and 1 teaspoon of liquid soap.1 Lather it in, rinse it off, and the odor will be greatly diminished.
There is a #6 as well and you will need to head over to Healthy Pets to read it!
For years we’ve known the many uses of baking soda and it’s good to know it is just as beneficial to our pets as it is to our human selves! Why buy all sorts of cleaners and skin soothers when you can use this convenient remedy? It will not hurt Fido and is so handy!
