After using a dog raincoat in the snow, it needs to be thoroughly cleaned and maintained to ensure its waterproof performance, extend its service life, and safeguard the dog’s health. The following are the specific cleaning and maintenance steps:
Cleaning steps
Remove snow water and stains:
When the dog comes back from the snow wearing a raincoat, the first thing to do is to gently pat the raincoat to remove large chunks of snow water and obvious stains on the surface.
Use a soft brush or a clean damp cloth to gently wipe the stains on the surface of the raincoat. Be careful not to use overly rough tools to avoid damaging the waterproof coating of the raincoat.
Wash the raincoat
If the stains on the raincoat are quite serious or it is necessary to remove the salt and impurities in the snow water, you can soak the raincoat in warm water for a while, and then rinse it clean with running water.
Avoid using hot water or water that is too hot to prevent damage to the material and waterproof performance of the raincoat.
Natural drying
The washed raincoat should be hung in a cool and well-ventilated place to dry naturally. Avoid direct sunlight and high-temperature drying to prevent the raincoat from deforming, shrinking or damaging the waterproof coating.
Maintenance suggestions
Regular cleaning
Even if the raincoat doesn’t look dirty after being used on the snow, it is still recommended to clean it regularly. This can remove dust, stains and salt from the surface of the raincoat, maintaining its waterproof performance and breathability.
Use waterproof spray:
To enhance the waterproof performance of the raincoat, it can be sprayed with pet-specific waterproof spray or care agent after drying. This can form a protective film on the surface of the raincoat, effectively blocking water penetration.
Store properly
When the raincoat is not in use, it should be folded neatly and stored in a dry and well-ventilated place. Avoid placing the raincoat in damp or direct sunlight environments to prevent it from getting moldy, deformed or damaged.
Check the waterproof performance:
Regularly check the waterproof performance of the raincoat to ensure that it can provide effective protection when needed. If water seepage or a decline in waterproof performance is found in the raincoat, it should be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
Precautions
Avoid using bleach or strongly alkaline cleaners:
These cleaning agents may damage the material and waterproof coating of the raincoat, causing it to lose its waterproof performance.
Don’t scrub vigorously.
When washing raincoats, avoid scrubbing them vigorously or wring them out to prevent damage to the material and shape of the raincoats.
Deal with stains in a timely manner
If there are stains on the raincoat, they should be dealt with in time to avoid the stains remaining on the raincoat for a long time and becoming difficult to clean.
By following the above cleaning and maintenance steps and precautions, it can be ensured that the dog raincoat remains clean, dry and has good waterproof performance after use in the snow, providing continuous protection for the dog.