Washing Instructions for Barker Bilt Dog Beds

All of man's best friends deserve a comfortable place to take their many naps and dream of dog bones and chew toys, and many people choose to buy a dog bed such as the Barker Bilt Dog Bed. However, Fido's bed can become a little dirty and stinky with frequent use. Periodic washing of your Barker Bilt Dog Bed will keep your dog's space fresh and clean.

  1. Washing the Cover

    • Barker Bilt Dog Beds are made up of inner bedding surrounded by a cover that can be removed. Locate the zipper on the cover, unzip it and remove the inner bedding from the cover. This cover can be washed in your washing machine on a gentle cycle using cold water. Just add the appropriate amount of laundry detergent depending on the brand you are using and let your washing machine do all of the work.

    Washing the Inside Bedding

    • Meanwhile, you will need to address the inside bedding as well. While the outside cover deflects many of your dog's messes, the inner bedding is still likely to collect a little grime. To wash the bedding, fill a bathtub or a large tote with warm water and a bit of laundry detergent. Hand wash the bedding and rinse it with fresh water until the water coming from the bedding when you squeeze it is no longer soapy.

    Drying

    • Your dryer should not be used on either the outer cover or the inside bedding to dry them. The outer cover could shrink in the dryer, and the inside bedding might become damaged from the heat and fall apart. Instead, you should hang the cover up to air dry for several hours or overnight. The inside bedding should be placed outside in a dry, sunny area to air dry as well. Once the two pieces are dry, you can put the bedding back inside the cover.

    Upkeep

    • While the periodic washing of your dog's bed is recommended for sanitary reasons, there will be times when you may not have the time or ability to wash it. Between these washings, there are measures you can take to keep your dog's bed smelling fresh until the next washing. Spray the bed with a fabric deodorizer and let the dog bed air dry completely before reintroducing it to your dog's environment.