Our dog got sprayed by a skunk. Can I wash green canvas cover machine cold water/machine to get extra skunk smell out w/o effecting water resistancy?
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Have not as yet used this cover so I can not answer. I would contact the company.
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We've washed the canvas cover several times without any effect on the waterproofing
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Yes. I wash it inside out in cold water. Have done it 2x now with no problems.
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I have not....but I wouldn't try it unless you are willing to have it be ruined. Ever wash a wool sweater in the machine? The combination of water and friction causes the wool to "felt," which makes it shrink and get dense. Since the wool filling is inside a cotton cover, it seems that it would get enough friction to felt, and it's not like you can comb it out. You might be left with a lots-o-lumps comforter. And since the cover is 100% cotton that could shrink too. Also, the wool would soak up so much water and it could become so heavy it might damage your machine, or the water may never spin out and you could be left with a moldy mess. If you just want to freshen it up, hang it in the sun (if you are in an area that has sun this time of year!) or throw it in the dryer on extra low (if you have it) or fluff, and add a sachet of lavender, or a rag that has your favorite essential oils dripped on it. Try to avoid putting a dryer sheet in there, dryer sheets contain chemicals that can coat the fibers. If you had a spill or something, treat it like you would carpet with spot treating and a mild soap. Try to dab instead of scrubbing. Or look for a "green" dry cleaner such as Blue Sky. Sorry I can't give you a definite answer, but my experience with washing machine disasters has taught me caution!
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I have 4 basset hounds that drink a lot of water. I put a little drop of dawn in the empty container. I put very hot tap water up to top. I then put top on & then I shake really hard. I rinse with hot water so there is no soap. That seems to take the smell out. Also I clean this 1 once a week. I also clean the filter. I change the filter monthly. The instructions say you don't have to do it this often but I find that it works better. I love this product. I have tried most of the others. This by far is the best for all my needs. I hope this will help you solve the problem. Bethe
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This is probably too late to help you but... this doesn't really have any lasting preventive effect so washing off isn't relevant anyway. But it will kill all the fleas/ticks on the dog when you spray. And it doesn't smell too bad considering what it is. For lasting effect (like through puddle jumping) go with a flea/tick DIP or better yet the stuff you put on a spot on their back once a month. Works the best. We've been fighting a really bad flea infestation outside this year as we back to open space and have lots of wildlife visitors carrying fleas and deer ticks. Good luck.
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I have never tried it for skunks. We bought it to keep the deer away. It works well for that.
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I thoroughly rinse the green mesh and grid using hot water through a handheld shower in the shower stall. After removing the spent pee pad, I wipe down the base using an antiseptic wipe and put in a new pee pad then reassemble. No odor problem and dog uses it religiously. I suppose you could spray the mesh with some kind of pet odor killer if necessary. It is important that you use the Spotty pee pads as they fit the tray perfectly and the plastic bottom prevents urine from leaking into the tray. If you are not, you will have problems.
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yes, permethrin is a great choice to add to the water you make this with. if spraying dogs bedding, etc then use the 10% permethrin stuff. I also recommend k9 advantix 2 for the dogs. I had a terrible infestation and it was not until I did a 3 way action of using this Martins IGR mixed with permithrin and water sprayed inside and out, under and around house and yard, sprayed bedding area carpets, etc. plus put k9 advantix 2 on the dogs that I got the problem under control. Here is a link to the 10% permethrin: http://smile.amazon.com/Martins-Permethrin-10%25-Indoor-Outdoor/dp/B001EVKCKM/
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I don't know about that one. I'd read up on the product before I'd put it on my animal. I've heard tomato juice works for skunk, but I've never had a dog that tangled with one so not sure about that either, sorry!
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I would say yes. It smells like cedar. The top part has a plastic, I guess incase of an accident and there's no way IMO to wash it, so I haven't opened it to look. Its two haves of a bed with a dip in the middle where they are sewn together, so a smaller dog sinks in the middle, that just more information. I have washed the cover and after being appalled how it looked afterwards, I was happy again within a few hours. It looked like it shrunk, and was fuzzy as if it would shed off, but it looked new again once it got back into use. We were skunked, so it had to be washed before I would normally have done so. I would say yes. It smells like cedar. The top part has a plastic, I guess incase of an accident and there's no way IMO to wash it, so I haven't opened it to look. Its two haves of a bed with a dip in the middle where they are sewn together, so a smaller dog sinks in the middle, that just more information. I have washed the cover and after being appalled how it looked afterwards, I was happy again within a few hours. It looked like it shrunk, and was fuzzy as if it would shed off, but it looked new again once it got back into use. We were skunked, so it had to be washed before I would... » Read More I would say yes. It smells like cedar. The top part has a plastic, I guess incase of an accident and there's no way IMO to wash it, so I haven't opened it to look. Its two haves of a bed with a dip in the middle where they are sewn together, so a smaller dog sinks in the middle, that just more information. I have washed the cover and after being appalled how it looked afterwards, I was happy again within a few hours. It looked like it shrunk, and was fuzzy as if it would shed off, but it looked new again once it got back into use. We were skunked, so it had to be washed before I would normally have done so. « Show Less
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There is a cleaning fluid that should be used with the machine. Plain water can work but will not be as effective.
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I don't know why you are asking so I'll just throw out ideas. When my washing machine became smelly with mildew I tried many products. What worked best was vinegar. I put in a large amount, started the washer on hot, and let it not spin out overnight. Then I'd add a quarter cup of vinegar in the final rinse, especially with towels. That worked well. I would try pouring a half gallon of vinegar into the dishwasher and leave it for a few hours, then let it run to completion. Wipe down the seals and around the door. I don't think that would cause harm, but do it at your win risk. I think smelly washer is citric acid like is in soda pop and is an acid like vinegar.
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I trust Mary Hunt at Everyday Cheapskate and that is who I heard about Nok-Out from. However, it did not work to get skunk smell out of my dogs fur! and that is primarily why I bought it. You might have better luck with the mold smell, which I have not used it on. Other than that, there is always bleach, baking soda and vinegar, or even Peppermint or Lavender Essential Oils that may work. Good Luck!
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I would suggest to give your pet a bath then at the end of the bath spay some on the pet then add water to delude it on the fur then towel try/ blow dry.
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We used havahart critter ridder on skunks that forage on our yard. It seems to work for awhile, but they got used to the smell or the water from the sprinkler system washed it out. If it worked, it was only temporary. And then, they were back......
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You can wash the cover on low temperature, just remove the filling and the bow; you will find the hole through which to remove the bow on the left side of the bow, about 2 inches above the base of it, it is hidden in the fur. You will only find it because you know it is there....
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I have not yet tried to wash the entire cover. However, I have cleaned coffee and dog drool with a damp cloth and occasionally with a fabric spray. Cleans up very easily. If you use cold water in the washing machine to avoid fading or shrinking, I think it would work. Fabric spray and a soft wash cloth works really well for stains and odors. Hope this was helpful.