How to Clean a Chihuahua’s Clothes
Because dogs are hyperactive animals, they are constantly running around and love to dig in your backyard or roll around on the ground, so with this type of activity your dog is having, expect to have very dirty chihuahua clothes. This is one of the reasons why, as a dog owner, you should buy dog clothes from time to time. You can never expect the clothes you bought for your pet to be intact a month from now, unless your dog is the type that sleeps all day and does nothing.
Second, with this energetic activity that your dog enjoys, be prepared for smelly, stained clothes. Smelly dog clothes and stains are very difficult to remove. There are techniques that you should consider before proceeding to clean your Chihuahua’s clothes. To help you in this task, here are the guidelines you must follow so that your dog’s clothes are odorless and free of stains:
• If you plan to wash these dog clothes in your washing machine, separate them from other dog clothes that are knitted or crocheted. Knitted and crocheted dog outfits should be hand washed and not machine washed. If you machine wash these types of garments, they are easily destroyed. The stitches will unravel and it’s not a pretty sight once you’re done washing it.
• In addition, washing knitted and crocheted dog outfits should be done carefully. Don’t rub it. To make the stain easier to remove, soak the clothes first in soapy water. The solution will lighten the stain and make it very easy to remove. You can use bleach for best results.
Make sure the bleach you use is suitable for the type of clothes you’ll be washing. If the fabric is white, use white fabric-safe bleach. Do not use this type of bleach on colored fabrics, as it can damage colored dog clothing. Use color-safe bleach.
• Follow the same procedure if you plan to wash Chihuahua’s clothes in your washing machine.
• To make sure the smell goes away, use a scented soap. Then add a scented fabric conditioner to make the dog’s clothes soft and comfortable to wear.