{"id":30494,"date":"2025-04-05T03:11:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T01:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/cleaning-and-disinfecting-dog-areas\/"},"modified":"2025-04-05T03:11:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T01:11:45","slug":"cleaning-and-disinfecting-dog-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/cleaning-and-disinfecting-dog-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning and Disinfecting Dog Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cleaning and Disinfecting Dog Areas: Real-Life Tips That Actually Work<\/h1>\n

Let\u2019s talk about something people tend to overlook, but that\u2019s absolutely crucial when you have dogs at home: cleaning<\/strong>. And I\u2019m not talking about basic surface cleaning\u2014I mean real hygiene, inside and outside. If you\u2019ve got a dog (or more than one), this is something you\u2019ll want to know. And if your dogs sleep indoors? Even more reason to pay attention.<\/p>\n

Because here\u2019s the thing\u2014you might not notice the smell anymore, but visitors? Oh, they do. So yeah, let\u2019s dive into the real tips I use every day<\/strong>, stuff that works and will save your nose (and your sanity).<\/p>\n

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What to Do About the Smell Indoors<\/h2>\n

If your dogs live inside, the smell shows up. Every time. Especially if they sleep in there or you\u2019ve got multiple. There\u2019s a product I use that works like magic. I always tell people about it because it\u2019s honestly amazing.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s menthol-based, not cheap<\/strong>, but with just a couple of sprays\u2014boom! Smell gone. Completely. Doesn\u2019t just mask it, it eliminates it<\/strong>. Huge difference.<\/p>\n

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The Power of Ozone: Goodbye Bacteria<\/h2>\n

Now, for serious disinfecting inside the house, I use this little device that\u2019s a game-changer. It\u2019s an ozone generator. Super simple, one of the smallest ones, just plug it in, set the timer for an hour, and let it do its thing.<\/p>\n

What does it do? Kills bacteria, bugs, and any nasty stuff<\/strong> floating around in the air\u2014even the stuff you can\u2019t see.<\/p>\n

One important thing: leave the house when you use it<\/strong>. It works like a beast. The smell it leaves behind is like clean pool water. Honestly, it\u2019s amazing.<\/p>\n

Pro tip: I even use it in the car. Let it run for a while and boom\u2014car smells brand new.<\/p>\n

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Outdoor Disinfection That Works (And It\u2019s Cheap)<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve got dogs doing their business in the yard, you\u2019ve gotta stay on top of cleaning and disinfecting. Pee and poop start to pile up, and if you don\u2019t clean regularly, it turns into a biohazard zone.<\/p>\n

People used to use a product called Fotal, which is good, but I\u2019ve found something better and cheaper<\/strong> that works just as well.<\/p>\n

My Go-To Homemade Disinfectant<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s the mix:<\/p>\n

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    1 part cleaning vinegar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    1 part bleach<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    2 to 3 parts water<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Mix that up, pour it into a backpack sprayer (the kind for spraying pesticides), and go to town on the areas where your dogs pee and poop. Spray it all.<\/p>\n

    You can also use a pressure washer<\/strong> (like a Karcher) to get even deeper cleaning action. This combo disinfects and blasts away the mess. Total game changer.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019ve got just 1 or 2 dogs, maybe you can get away with a lighter routine. But if you\u2019ve got 4, 5, 6 dogs? No joke. You need to take this seriously.<\/p>\n

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    Skipping Cleaning Can Cost You\u2014Big Time<\/h2>\n

    I\u2019ve seen it happen. People with great dogs\u2014show dogs, even\u2014and they let things slide. Next thing you know? Sick dogs. Skin infections, rashes, fungus, constant vet visits. All because of poor hygiene.<\/p>\n

    Like I always say, cleaning is just as important as feeding<\/strong> your dog.<\/p>\n

    Yeah, food matters. But so does hygiene. Baths, brushing, affection, care\u2026 It\u2019s all part of the package.<\/p>\n

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    How to Get Rid of That \u201cDog Smell\u201d at Home<\/h2>\n

    If your place always smells like dog and you\u2019re used to it\u2014fine. But guests notice. So here\u2019s what works:<\/p>\n

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      Use Pur Essential<\/strong> or any solid odor neutralizer (menthol ones work great).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Open the windows<\/strong> every day for at least 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Wash dog beds and blankets once a week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Run the ozone generator every 15 days<\/strong> to kill airborne bacteria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      You\u2019ll notice the difference right away.<\/p>\n

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      Taking Care of Your Dog Includes Their Space<\/h2>\n

      This stuff matters. Just like we shower, use deodorant, brush our teeth\u2014dogs need a clean space too<\/strong>. It\u2019s not just about what you feed them or how often you walk them. Where they live plays a huge role in their health.<\/p>\n

      And the best part? You don\u2019t need to spend a fortune. There are homemade solutions that work great. What matters is being consistent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      If your dog\u2019s happy and healthy, you will be too<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":28390,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[115],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cane-corso-breed"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30494"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30496,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30494\/revisions\/30496"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.canecorsobarcelona.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}