How To Clean Dog Toys

How to clean dog toys?

Hard Toys

Start by cleaning dried, hardened debris and dirt from hard toys with a brush. Then wash your dogs toys with warm, soapy water and thoroughly rinse. You can use a water-diluted bleach on nonporous toys to sanitise your dog toys. Make sure that your dogs toys are fully dry before allowing your dog to play with them.

Plush and rope toys

Soft toys can house mould and bacteria easily. To keep your soft dog toys clean, first brush away any dry dirt before sanitising your dog toys in the dishwasher. You can do this by placing the toys in the top rack and running the machine on a hot cycle to clean using very hot water and strong water pressure. Allow soft toys to air dry afterwards.

The benefits of dog toys

Exercise

Exercise is often the primary reason why many dog owners invest in toys. It¿s extremely important that dogs get enough exercise to keep them physically and mentally well. Toys such as balls that can be thrown and caught are great for keeping dogs active, and also for making exercise fun for both pet and owner.

Intellectual Stimulation

All dogs need mental stimulation and well as physical exercise, and without it, they can become destructive and disobedlent

Bonding

Playtime is also a positive way to bond with your pet. Games such as tug of war are interactive ways to spend quality time bonding with your pet. If you have more than one dog, toys can also be great for your pets to bond with each other.

Dental Health

Toys that help clean teeth are another way dog toys can be hugely beneficial to both pet and owner. Dental hygiene is extremely important to a dog‘’s health,and with toys that clean during playtime, you are keeping your pet stimulated and healthy.