How to Clean a Dog Collar

A dog’s collar can get dirty if the dog wears it constantly. If the necklace is in good condition except dirty, you can clean it immediately to make it shine like new.

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Use baking soda

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Mix baking soda with water. Stir 1 teaspoon of baking soda into hot water. This mixture can clean any residue on the dog’s collar.

The collar should be removed from the dog’s collar before cleaning the collar.

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Use the mixture to rub the necklace. Dip the brush in the mixture and rub it on the necklace.

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Wash. Place the necklace under running water to rinse off the mixture.

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Let dry. You can leave the necklace on a dry towel or let it air dry, but keep it out of direct sunlight. After being dried, the necklace will be clean and beautiful again.

Leather necklaces should not be left near strong heat sources or in direct sunlight to avoid cracking the skin.

Use mint soap

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Mint soap helps to remove odors from leather collars. This soap is especially useful in cases where dogs wear leather collars and swim in stinky water.

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Mix mint soap with water until foamy. Remove the leather collar from the dog’s neck and rub the collar evenly over the collar.

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Scrub the necklace with a brush. You should remove all visible residue from the necklace and try to coat the necklace with soap and scrub the entire necklace to remove the odor.

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Wash the necklace in extremely hot water. When washing, you should smell the necklace to see if there is still an odor. If it is, you should rub soap on the necklace and then rinse it with water again or repeat continuously until the necklace is no longer smelly.

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Let dry. You can leave the necklace on a towel to dry or let it dry naturally and out of direct sunlight. The smell of the necklace will completely disappear after drying.

Use the dishwasher

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The dishwasher can only clean non-leather necklaces. Leather necklaces should not be placed in the dishwasher. Other collars and dog leashes can be cleaned in this way.

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Place the necklace on the first tray of the dishwasher. Fasten the holder so that the necklace does not slide down during washing.

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Turn on the dishwasher on normal spin. You need to dry the necklace after washing.

Cleaning necklaces from synthetic materials

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Use the solutions below for nylon or plastic collars. These cleaning solutions can damage necklaces made of natural materials such as cotton, wool, and leather. However, they can completely remove dirt and odors from necklaces made from synthetic materials. Another method for cleaning necklaces from synthetic materials is to put them in the washer/dryer drum. Bleach, hot water, and heat from the dryer can disinfect necklaces/chains. It is recommended that you put the necklace in a padded bag or foam bag before putting it in the washer/dryer to prevent clanking from impact and protect the machine and the accessories in the drum.

Remove the collar from the dog’s collar before you start cleaning.

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Try vinegar and baking soda. Mix white vinegar with baking soda in a 1:1 ratio. Soak the necklace in the solution for 15-30 minutes.

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Use hydrogen peroxide instead. Alternatively, you can soak the necklace in a hydrogen peroxide solution for about an hour.

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Rinse off the cleaning solution on the necklace. Wash the necklace after soaking in the solution. Rinse with soapy water if you soak the necklace in hydrogen peroxide.

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Let dry. Gently shake the necklace to dry, then place it on a dry towel or hang it to dry in the air.

Advice

If you want to use a dryer to dry your necklace, it is recommended that you wrap the necklace in a bag or pillow first to prevent the noise generated by the necklace hitting the wall of the dryer during drying.
If your dog regularly wades in the water, you should have him wear a neoprene collar. Rubber collars are water resistant, so won’t absorb as much odor as necklaces from other materials.
If you’re washing your dog’s bedding in the washing machine, you can put the collar in a padded bag and wash it with the bedding.
The above cleaning methods can also be applied to dog leashes.
If you often take your dog to polish, you can ask a polisher to help you clean the dog’s collar.
Saddle soap (soap that cleans and holds hides) is a great solution for cleaning leather collars. It is best to apply extra skin conditioner to the necklace after cleaning.

Warning

A broken collar should be replaced to avoid endangering the dog if it chews or stumbles.
Avoid using bleach on necklaces made from natural materials (cotton, leather, bamboo, etc.) as these can damage or discolor necklaces, depending on the material. You can use bleach for most artificial necklaces.

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