momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Jan 24, 2020 14:11:25 GMT
Ugh, I just washed our dogs beds using that new Lysol sanitizer additive and a scent free detergent (one dog has allergies so I try to go light on detergents.) I used hot water of course.
I feel like they still smell doggy. Worst part is they are both hypo allergenic dogs with hair not fur so they generally don't smell much.
It's driving me insane... The insides are some sort of memory foam so I don't know if that is where the issue lies. Anyone know if the memory foam traps odors? Any advice?
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 24, 2020 14:26:39 GMT
What about spraying some Frebreeze on it??? I just washed one of our dog beds and I didn't notice a funky smell... It's got a big foam pad but not memory.
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schizo319
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Post by schizo319 on Jan 24, 2020 14:32:29 GMT
I think foam in general does tend to hold odors. Did you wash the foam as well or just the covers? Try baking soda in the wash and vinegar in the rinse, then if at all possible, set the foam part outside in the sun/wind for a day.
I have a really thick dog cushion (it was actually an old foam couch cushion) that stunk to high heaven. I put it in a bathtub full of baking soda & water and walked around on it for about 10 minutes making the water squish in and out of the foam. After I squeezed all of the water out of the cushion that I could, I wrapped it in old towels and walked on it again, then put it outside for a few days to dry. It was a giant pain, but it did work.
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momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Jan 24, 2020 14:44:39 GMT
I think foam in general does tend to hold odors. Did you wash the foam as well or just the covers? Try baking soda in the wash and vinegar in the rinse, then if at all possible, set the foam part outside in the sun/wind for a day. I have a really thick dog cushion (it was actually an old foam couch cushion) that stunk to high heaven. I put it in a bathtub full of baking soda & water and walked around on it for about 10 minutes making the water squish in and out of the foam. After I squeezed all of the water out of the cushion that I could, I wrapped it in old towels and walked on it again, then put it outside for a few days to dry. It was a giant pain, but it did work. Washed it altogether...and I was thinking outside in the sun, but it's Winter and snowy  Might have to look harder for an alternative bed because I they use them in their crates...so I have to have them dry and back in their crates before evening. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jan 24, 2020 14:47:16 GMT
I know that smell and I feel your pain, LOL. In my case, the inner cushion part can’t be washed but contained cedar shavings so that part didn’t smell, it was really just the outer covers of the two dog beds we had at the cabin. I aired out the inner cushions and that helped take away any minor smell there.
One of the dogs we used to have was a lot greasier and generally dirtier than the other dog, so the trick was figuring out what would strip that oil out of the fabric. I think the first time I washed it, I did a presoak with Dawn dish soap in the laundry tub to try to break some of it down, then washed it with an extra cup of vinegar in the washer and on the high dirt setting. It still had somewhat of a dog smell after that, so I ran it through another wash cycle with more vinegar, extra rinse, and then hung it outside in the sun. No more stink. Good luck!
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Post by schizo319 on Jan 24, 2020 14:48:40 GMT
I think foam in general does tend to hold odors. Did you wash the foam as well or just the covers? Try baking soda in the wash and vinegar in the rinse, then if at all possible, set the foam part outside in the sun/wind for a day. I have a really thick dog cushion (it was actually an old foam couch cushion) that stunk to high heaven. I put it in a bathtub full of baking soda & water and walked around on it for about 10 minutes making the water squish in and out of the foam. After I squeezed all of the water out of the cushion that I could, I wrapped it in old towels and walked on it again, then put it outside for a few days to dry. It was a giant pain, but it did work. Washed it altogether...and I was thinking outside in the sun, but it's Winter and snowy Might have to look harder for an alternative bed because I they use them in their crates...so I have to have them dry and back in their crates before evening. I wonder if you could get one of those waterproof zippered cases (like for baby mattresses or pillows - depending on the size of your dogs' crates)? That would probably encase the smell if nothing else. I hate wintertime, my house ALWAYS smells like dog when I can't open up the windows and air their beds outside. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2020 14:52:03 GMT
I think foam in general does tend to hold odors. Did you wash the foam as well or just the covers? Try baking soda in the wash and vinegar in the rinse, then if at all possible, set the foam part outside in the sun/wind for a day. I have a really thick dog cushion (it was actually an old foam couch cushion) that stunk to high heaven. I put it in a bathtub full of baking soda & water and walked around on it for about 10 minutes making the water squish in and out of the foam. After I squeezed all of the water out of the cushion that I could, I wrapped it in old towels and walked on it again, then put it outside for a few days to dry. It was a giant pain, but it did work. Washed it altogether...and I was thinking outside in the sun, but it's Winter and snowy Might have to look harder for an alternative bed because I they use them in their crates...so I have to have them dry and back in their crates before evening. All types of foams trap odors. You may want to get a second set of crate pads so you can rotate them. One in the crate and one drying. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jan 24, 2020 15:00:51 GMT
I think foam in general does tend to hold odors. Did you wash the foam as well or just the covers? Try baking soda in the wash and vinegar in the rinse, then if at all possible, set the foam part outside in the sun/wind for a day. I have a really thick dog cushion (it was actually an old foam couch cushion) that stunk to high heaven. I put it in a bathtub full of baking soda & water and walked around on it for about 10 minutes making the water squish in and out of the foam. After I squeezed all of the water out of the cushion that I could, I wrapped it in old towels and walked on it again, then put it outside for a few days to dry. It was a giant pain, but it did work. Washed it altogether...and I was thinking outside in the sun, but it's Winter and snowy Might have to look harder for an alternative bed because I they use them in their crates...so I have to have them dry and back in their crates before evening. Do you have a garage or basement (garage would be better) where they could be hung up to air out? I’d look at getting a second set for now so you can take more time to make sure the other ones get completely dry before putting them back in their crates. |
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Post by nicolep on Jan 24, 2020 15:29:19 GMT
I feel like with any dog bed I've had they've all stunk after washing. They're just never the same. I've never been able to figure out how to get them thoroughly clean.
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Post by sabrinae on Jan 24, 2020 15:57:24 GMT
Spray the foam with an enzyme based cleaner and saturate it. Then let it dry completely— it will take at least 24 hours to dry
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Post by chitchatgirl on Jan 24, 2020 16:02:35 GMT
I started only getting beds that you could remove the cushion from. I then tossed the cushion (they've all been cheap fabric that would rip easily and lose stuffing) and got a bed pillow and a waterproof allergy protector for it. Then stuff all that inside the bed and zip it up. I can still wash the pillow if needed, but if that doesn't work I can always get another pillow if needed. My dog is only 17 pounds so a regular pillow is fine. Not sure if your dog was larger.
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Might have to look harder for an alternative bed because I they use them in their crates...so I have to have them dry and back in their crates before evening.
