kitty Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I know this is a silly question, but i just need to ask, google is not my friend in this instance. We're bring our new cocker spaniel pup home tomorrow, and her long term confinement area will be the Laundry (with her crate etc) At the moment, the Laundry is where we feed the cats at night, but if we ever have other doggy guests, we feed them in our lounge room, so the cats are used to being fed in both places. I want to give a very very thorough clean of the Laundry this afternoon, to get the cat food, cat food smell etc. I'm guessing that using diluted bleach is not a good idea??? What else can i use as a cleaning agent that wont be potentially harmful to my pup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 That's exciting, getting a new puppy. White vinegar & water is a good cleaning product & cheap to use & won't hurt the pup. The most important thing is not to leave anything on the floor that the puppy can get into like cleaning products & dirty cloths. Puppys just love getting into everything they shouldn't have. Even the laundry basket can be a target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 i was thinking of using vinegar.... prob the best bet but i'm not sure. Is heavily diluted bleach bad? Thanks for the advice luvsdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 i was thinking of using vinegar.... prob the best bet but i'm not sure. Is heavily diluted bleach bad?Thanks for the advice luvsdogs I would stay clear of bleach Kitty; even diluted it has a strong ammonia scent (remember dogs can pick up smells a hundred times better than us) that could make him think it is ok to wee there... White vinegar, water and bicarb sodas are your friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobchic Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Vinegar is the thing to use!! I used to even clean my pet Lizaard cage with it. Gets rid of smells (the vinegar smell will go away fairly quickly) Goodluck with you puppy ps.. its also great on stings from ants, bees and wasps.. and if you have itchy hands/feet.. Works a treat the good ole vinegar!! Edited May 1, 2009 by bobchic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wish_4_cockerspaniel Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 We had to switch to just hot water for a while when Dylan was a bit itchy - but have found Myo which is dog friendly and smells nice, we use that now and dilute it a lot. Happy pup, sweet smelling kitchen (where he hangs out!) Good luck Kitty, looking forward to the pics tomorrow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 oh cool - thanks wish4cockerspaniel that Myo stuff sounds good. i went with vinegar and boiling water - cleans up good, but smells horrid!!! going to wait an hour then go over again just with boiling water. everything is ready now for the pup - it honestly hasn't sunk in yet that its all happening tomorrow - i've been waiting soooooo long!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacyk Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 YUP white vinegar and bicarb are great. Just a thought please ensure all chemicals even if they are in sealed containers are taken out even if they are up high they can be knocked down and cupboards and under sink cupboards can come open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 And electricity cords on washers, dryers, etc. Little paws can fish them out from behind appliances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) slight side track.... I would stay clear of bleach Kitty; even diluted it has a strong ammonia scent Bleach.... Sodium Hypochloride...can NOT smell like ammonia... ammonia is a completely different chemical. a lot of the Ordinary 'disinfectants' contain ammonia compounds.. but not the bleaches. Edited May 2, 2009 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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