What's the best way to clean the crate?
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I would spot clean with a mild cleaner. The fabric is similar to canvas, so I imagine you could take it outside and hose it down if the mess is bad enough, as long as you let it dry completely.
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I agree that hosing it or spot cleaning would work. I have spilled something on the carrying case, and washed it in the washing machine - but did not put it in the dryer.
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Depends on the issue. Heavy soiling I would hose it out, wash with something- like Simple Green - hose again and air dry.Just dirty-wipe willl Simple Green then a clean damp towel
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I would love to give you a more definitive answer but my dog destroyed the crate. I think you can take the frame out and then you can clean the fabric. I don't know if you can put it in the washer or dryer but you can probably hand wash it and then let it dry. Once you collapse the crate it should come apart. I hope that helps!
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I took a bucket of water with vinegar, then put the soiled part of the pup tent in the bucket to soak. The vinegar softened the soiled area and I was able to scrub with a soft bristle brush and finish cleaning soiled area. Hope this helps! Vinegar is a natural softening agent in water, and disinfects as well.
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I washed the crate. Sprayed it with Nature's Miracle and then washed it again with Dawn and water. Rinsed it and the smell did go away. My dog loves the crate and sleeps in it at night. I have two and carry one in the car constantly. When I visit etc. I use it for my peace of mind. Lorraine
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Rinse the spout and inside of pouch with hot water. Use a bottle nipple brush to clean any particles and put in top rack of dish washer
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Use a Teflon safe sponge like scrubeez, and Dawn dish detergent. Soak for a while and then scrub.
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Just unlatch the sides at bottom lift cage off bottom. Really easy to clean
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The best method to clean is a damp micro-fiber cloth. If you use windex, use it from the can as it contains a bit of oil.
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I always put some paper on the tray to protect it from poop droppings. If I need to clean it I use hot water with a drop of antibacterial dishwashing soap and give it a good wipe with a washcloth. You may alternate using warm water and vinegaer solution to clean if you prefer. Hope this helps. Good luck
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Just pull the fur off with your fingers and put in the trash (or compost pile). If you need to, rinse it out with soap and water. Very low tech and works wonders.
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Very easy! I soak it in a bin with detergent, rub it together, and it's clean. Much easier than cleaning an aluminum sheet or George Foreman grill.
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We rinse it clean with warm water and pat dry with a towel. You could also use a type of wipe to clean it.
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Use a baby bottle cleaner. It has a small tip for the bite valve and a brush head for the bottle. Works great!
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lightly wipe it down with rubbinbg alchohol until it is clean, works perfectly - good luck
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once you get the smell it is hard to get out!!! What i have done to get the mildew or wet dog smell out is soak similar colors for up to an hour or overnight is they are close colors...i have had problems with the colors leaking onto lighter colors...so make sure they are similar. I would use a big heaping scoop in a bucket of hot water and soak away and wash in hot water with another scoop after soaking. took care of my stuff:) Hope I helped!! OOh and as the person below said vinegar is amazing!!! I just wash it once with vinegar, wash again with baking soda if needed, then another round with detergent also...that is for the really bad stuff. once you get the smell it is hard to get out!!! What i have done to get the mildew or wet dog smell out is soak similar colors for up to an hour or overnight is they are close colors...i have had problems with the colors leaking onto lighter colors...so make sure they are similar. I would use a big heaping scoop in a bucket of hot water and soak away and wash in hot water with another scoop after soaking. took care of my stuff:) Hope I helped!! OOh and as the person below said vinegar is amazing!!! I just wash it once with vinegar, wash again with baking soda if needed, then another round... » Read More once you get the smell it is hard to get out!!! What i have done to get the mildew or wet dog smell out is soak similar colors for up to an hour or overnight is they are close colors...i have had problems with the colors leaking onto lighter colors...so make sure they are similar. I would use a big heaping scoop in a bucket of hot water and soak away and wash in hot water with another scoop after soaking. took care of my stuff:) Hope I helped!! OOh and as the person below said vinegar is amazing!!! I just wash it once with vinegar, wash again with baking soda if needed, then another round with detergent also...that is for the really bad stuff. « Show Less
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I am sorry I cant help as I havent used yet, given mine to my puppy families in their 'puppy pack' , I would imagine just rinsed out as just a water bowl and shouldnt get that dirty ..........maybe gently scrub the dirty spot carefully with a tooth brush .........I am not sure ..............
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Try the cleaning procedure demonstrated on this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L5zufsA3-c
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I use a process of sweeping up most of it and then use a shop vac with a bag system inside to clean everything. You can put it down with a rose sprayer. Hope this helps.