TLDR version : I'm going through a cleanse of my dog's stuff. Checking on bowls, food storage containers, treat dispensers, toys, brushes, etc. But I don't know how to tell if any need to be thrown away, replaced or can even be donated.
Examples:
• Dog bowls - I replace them if they have dents or if the steel bowls have scratches on them or they look very worn down. For the plastic or collapsible ones I just check on them to see they aren't too worn down.
(How often do you replace them? Clean or deep clean them? Can I donate them?)
• Dog leashes/collars - I tend to replace them when they smell like pure irreversible regret. Or when they just wear down from rope burning trees, my legs, the car, my patience, etc.
(is there a way to deep clean them without putting them in the washer? Should I even donated any of these? Can I keep the puppy ones bc they're so cute or is that too weird?)
• Food storage containers - I have only replaced it once for a bigger size, and give it a monthly hand wash with dishsoapy water. Others are for putting the resealable treat bags away from the nosy cat and dog.
(Should it be replaced more often? How do you know which is best in keeping the moisture out? Is sealing the plastic lid with painters tape okay? )
• Treat dispensers - Idk, I just started getting these for my dog and cat. I clean them before & after every use.
(How do you best get the drool smell out?)
•Brushes & grooming - Brushes are cleaned after use (which we rarely use since he just sheds n shakes). Toothbrushes are replaced around every 3-4 months.
(How do you get rid of the hair on the brush? efficiently I mean. Is it weird to donate dog toothbrushes to a shelter?)
• Blankets & toys - I can't get rid of them. He does this digging on the carpet thing if I get rid of anything in this category. Like a child throwing a tantrum.
(How do I get rid of the hair? The washer does nothing and I don't wanna clog the dryer. How do I detach my dog or cat out of old stuff? How often do I replace these? Are dog/cat toys even used in shelters, whenever I visit (pre-panera) I would rarely see any.)
• Any other stuff I should be checking and replacing?
• I know that cat stuff should be in another subreddit but let me sneak this in here cat litter boxes?
Sorry for the long post and for the ramble my dog saw me cleaning n he wants to deep clean his treat supply. Also I forgot clothes but some people don't like dressing their pets. Any advice or suggestions greatly appreciated.
Examples:
• Dog bowls - I replace them if they have dents or if the steel bowls have scratches on them or they look very worn down. For the plastic or collapsible ones I just check on them to see they aren't too worn down.
(How often do you replace them? Clean or deep clean them? Can I donate them?)
• Dog leashes/collars - I tend to replace them when they smell like pure irreversible regret. Or when they just wear down from rope burning trees, my legs, the car, my patience, etc.
(is there a way to deep clean them without putting them in the washer? Should I even donated any of these? Can I keep the puppy ones bc they're so cute or is that too weird?)
• Food storage containers - I have only replaced it once for a bigger size, and give it a monthly hand wash with dishsoapy water. Others are for putting the resealable treat bags away from the nosy cat and dog.
(Should it be replaced more often? How do you know which is best in keeping the moisture out? Is sealing the plastic lid with painters tape okay? )
• Treat dispensers - Idk, I just started getting these for my dog and cat. I clean them before & after every use.
(How do you best get the drool smell out?)
•Brushes & grooming - Brushes are cleaned after use (which we rarely use since he just sheds n shakes). Toothbrushes are replaced around every 3-4 months.
(How do you get rid of the hair on the brush? efficiently I mean. Is it weird to donate dog toothbrushes to a shelter?)
• Blankets & toys - I can't get rid of them. He does this digging on the carpet thing if I get rid of anything in this category. Like a child throwing a tantrum.
(How do I get rid of the hair? The washer does nothing and I don't wanna clog the dryer. How do I detach my dog or cat out of old stuff? How often do I replace these? Are dog/cat toys even used in shelters, whenever I visit (pre-panera) I would rarely see any.)
• Any other stuff I should be checking and replacing?
• I know that cat stuff should be in another subreddit but let me sneak this in here cat litter boxes?
Sorry for the long post and for the ramble my dog saw me cleaning n he wants to deep clean his treat supply. Also I forgot clothes but some people don't like dressing their pets. Any advice or suggestions greatly appreciated.
