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    How to clean and disinfect pet items

    Most pet items have cleaning instructions on the packaging or tags. Follow the cleaning instructions.

    For pet items without cleaning instructions, you can use these methods:

  • Soft items, such as blankets, beds, clothes, plush toys, and rope toys:
    • Clean and disinfect using a washing machine and dryer.
  • Wash items with soap or detergent and warm water.
  • Scrub with a sponge or brush.
  • Rinse with water to remove any remaining dirt and soapy water.
  • Air dry or wipe with a clean towel.
  • Put dishwasher-safe items in a dishwasher. It’s okay to put pet items in the dishwasher with your dishes.
  • Add dishwasher detergent.
  • Use any wash setting. To disinfect, use the high temperature or sanitizing setting.
  • Dry using any dry setting or air dry. To disinfect, use the heat dry setting.
  • Put items in a washing machine. It’s okay to put pet items in the washing machine with your clothes.
  • Add laundry detergent. Detergents with no dyes and no fragrance may be a better choice if your pet has sensitive skin.
  • Use the appropriate cycle and water temperature based on the type of fabric.
  • Air dry or use a dryer. To disinfect, use a dryer at the highest heat setting for 30 minutes.
  • Clean and scrub with soapy water first to remove dirt.
    • Why? Cleaning using soapy water physically removes most germs and dirt from surfaces, so that the disinfectant can reach and kill the remaining germs on the surfaces.
  • Rinse with water to remove any remaining dirt and soapy water.
  • Prepare a diluted household bleach solution by mixing 2 oz (1/4 cup) bleach and 1 gallon water.
  • Disinfect the item by soaking it in the bleach solution for at least 10 minutes. If the item is too big to soak, wipe it with the bleach solution and leave the solution on for at least 10 minutes.
    • Why? This gives the bleach solution enough time to kill germs on the item.
  • Rinse with water to remove any remaining bleach solution.
    • Why? If you don’t, your pet may lick the bleach solution on the item, or the bleach solution may get on their skin. This can cause irritation and hurt your pet.
  • Let the item dry completely (air dry or wipe dry with a clean towel) before letting your pet use it.
  • Use EPA-registered disinfecting wipes or spray.
  • Follow the instructions exactly as written on the label.
  • Make sure to leave the disinfectant on for the time stated on the label.
    • Why? This gives the disinfectant enough time to kill germs on the item.
  • Let the disinfectant dry fully before letting your pets use it.
    • Why? Most disinfectants are toxic when wet but are safe when dry.
  • To be safer, you can wipe dry with a clean towel or wash the disinfectant away with water before letting your pet use it.

    • Some websites may recommend vinegar as a pet-safe way to clean or disinfect items.

    However, there is currently not enough research showing how well vinegar removes dirt (cleans) or kills germs (disinfects). Vinegar can kill some germs when it is on an item’s surface for a long enough time, but it does not kill all germs.

    This is why CDC recommends using soap or detergent for removing dirt and disinfectants for killing germs. Disinfectants are safe to use around your pets if you follow the safety tips below. Your veterinarian uses disinfectants to prevent the spread of diseases in animal clinics or hospitals too.

    Sanitation and Parvovirus

    “Accelerated hydrogen peroxide or potassium peroxymonosulfate may be the best choice to decontaminate a grassy area soiled by parvovirus”

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