Your dog deserves to have a clean bed just like you do. Your little furry friend should feel comfy and cosy while lying in it just like you do in your own bed and this can be achieved only by keeping it clean. Having a clean bed isn't only good for your dog's health and well-being, but it's also good for keeping your home clean and tidy all the time. Keeping your dog's bed clean is extremely easy only if you put in a bit of effort.
Dust It Off Regularly
First things first, dusting it off is one of the first steps towards having a clean and tidy one. You should do this at least once a week because dogs can trap dust in their coat, but the bed itself can also trap dust daily. The easiest and best thing you can do is to vacuum it thoroughly every week. In case your dog has long hair that sheds easily, you should do this more than once a week if you want to live in a dust-free and hair-free home. By doing this, you'll also reduce the chance of your dog or someone close to you developing an allergy to dust which over the years has been quite common in people. Even if you have a breed like Bichon Frise and Toy Poodle which don't shed, still dusting off their bed regularly is more than important for keeping it clean.
Invest in a Removable Bed Cover
While choosing the bed is of vital importance in order to improve your dog's comfort and well-being, you should really consider the idea of investing in one that has a removable dog bed cover. A dog bed cover is hygienic and useful dog bed gear that allows you to keep your bed clean and tidy all the time. Usually, these covers are made from quality and waterproof materials that don't allow any dirt, dust or moisture to enter its core which will prolong its life. On the other hand, the cover itself makes it easy for you to keep your dog and your health at the needed level. Being able to remove it, allows you to toss it in the washing machine which is one of the easiest ways for removing germs, mites and bacteria from it. This removable cover will allow you to reduce allergens like dust mites, dander and pollen which, on the other hand, will improve your dog's respiratory comfort and will make your home a more enjoyable space for everyone living in it.
No matter how good and well-behaved your dog is, accidents can happen, and a cover of this kind will allow you to reduce the chances of bad odour and bacteria spread. Instead, with a cover of this kind you'll improve your home's air quality and hygiene. This is of vital importance especially when having little children. Most of these beds come with a removable cover, however, if you want to invest in a spare one, make sure to choose one that will meet your bed's size and shape. In the end, not all covers are made the same, so making sure to pick the right one is essential. Just make sure to also choose one that is made from quality and waterproof material.
Check for Wear and Tear
No matter how quality the bed is, wear and tear from daily use are quite common, so checking your bed from time to time is essential for improving your dog's comfort. In most cases, dogs love to play with their beds and sometimes all that chewing and throwing from one side to the other may contribute to its wear and tear. So, make sure to make yourself check on it for such signs.
Freshen It Up with Baking Soda
Given the fact that frequent washing may spoil the bed's material and core, baking soda is your best ally for freshening it up. In such cases, just take the soda, sprinkle it all over the bed and leave it as long as possible. If possible, leave it for 24 hours so that it can absorb all odour. You can even create a mixture with white vinegar and spray the bed to disinfect it. Once the bed is disinfected, odour-free and dry, just vacuum the baking soda and let your dog lay in it and enjoy its freshness.
Replace the Cover On Time
Using a cover is super easy and hygienic but just like the bed, the cover can wear the same, so make sure not to rely entirely on it, even if it's one made from thick, quality and waterproof material. From time to time check on its state for any signs of wear and if there are any, make sure to repair them and in case you can't do it, make sure to insert in a new bed cover.
