Think about how often you wash your own dishes. After every meal, right? Imagine only washing them once in a while, or just giving them a rinse after each use only to eat off of it again in a few hours. So how often should you clean your pet’s dishes? You should wash your pet’s dishes after every single use, just as you would do for your own dishes.
Most pet parents that ask us this question say that they’re okay with rinsing it under hot water and getting grime off of the bowl, but we can tell you that is just not enough. With that being said, please do use soap to get your pet’s bowls as fresh and clean as possible.
In addition to hand washing, we recommend running them through the dishwasher whenever you get a chance. Typically, dishwashers run in the range of 130-170 degrees Fahrenheit, enough to kill the nasty grime living in your pet’s bowls. We promise your pets will appreciate the extra work you’ve put in to give them a fresh bowl to eat or drink out of.
Want to cut back on even more bacteria living in your pet’s bowls? Stick to materials that are not plastic, as they not susceptible to harbouring bacteria like plastic does. Our pets are family, and they deserve the same cleanliness that we require of our dishes daily. The three minutes of handwashing every day will keep your pet much happier and healthier in the long run.
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