Hints & Tips

Here are tips for storing your dog’s winter gear:

Storing Dog Coats

  1. Clean and fully dry before storing (click here forwashing instructions). Particles left on clothing can stain and stink while in storage, and also more likely to attract insects.
  2. Secure all buckles and zippers.
  3. Fold garments from heaviest to lightest. Loosely folded clothes can trap air.
  4. Store in an air-tight container or storage bag to prevent dust from accumulating. Good storage containers include plastic bins, vacuum-seal bags, or even an old suitcase.
  5. If moths and insects are an issue, store with cedar hangers or blocks.
  6. Store in a clean, cool, dark, and dry place to prevent fading and mildew.

Storing Dog Boots

  1. Brush off loose dirt and dust with a dry cloth.
  2. Clean and fully dry before storing (click here for washing instructions).
  3. Particles left on boots can stain and stink while in storage, and are more likely to attract insects.
  4. Spray insides with shoe deodorizer.
  5. Stuff the boots with non-acid paper to help keep shape and absorb any left over scent.
  6. Secure all buckles and zippers.
  7. Store inside the Ruff Wear boot bag and original boot box if available.
  8. Store separately from dog’s other garments.
  9. Store in a closet if possible, or inside an air-tight container in a clean, cool, dark, and dry place.

 

Spring Clean Your Dogs Gear

Cleaning Dog Packs

  1. Secure all buckles and remove all contents including water bladders
  2. Hand wash in warm water, mild soap*
  3. Rinse thoroughly
  4. Hang dry
  5. Spot clean with a gentle brush or rag with soapy water

To clean water bladders (found inside the Palisades Pack™ and SingleTrak Pack™):

  1. Clean after each use with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly
  2. Inflate bladders and allow to fully dry before storing
  3. Leave off caps while in storage

*SingleTrak Pack can be machine-washed, cold water, gentle cycle

Cleaning Dog Boots

  1. Remove boots from storage bag
  2. Wash off loose dirt and dust with a clean cloth
  3. Secure all straps and closures
  4. Machine wash in warm water, gentle cycle, mild detergent
  5. Lay flat to dry

If boots still stink after washing, check out tips for cleaning stinky dog boots.

Cleaning Dog Boot Liners (Socks)

  1. Machine wash, warm water, gentle cycle, mild detergent, no bleach
  2. Lay flat to dry

Cleaning Dog Harnesses

  1. Secure all buckles and remove any spare items such as bladders
  2. Hand wash in warm water, mild soap*
  3. Rinse thoroughly
  4. Hang dry
  5. Spot clean with a gentle brush or rag with soapy water

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