In“Can I Use Vinegar To Clean Pet Water Fountain?”we learned that vinegar is a natural cleaning product. We can use vinegar to clean the dog water drinking fountain. The effect of sterilization and disinfection. At the same time, vinegar can dissolve the scale that accumulates in the pet water dispenser. The slime generated in the dog water drinking fountain can also be solved by vinegar. Let's learn: how to clean pet water dispenser with vinegar?
Pet water dispenser cleaning steps:
Before cleaning the dog water drinking fountain with vinegar, we need to prepare several tools: cleaning sponge, soft brush, dry rag, spray bottle (available or not).
Step 1: disassemble the pet water dispenser. We first disassemble the pet water dispenser into tiny parts. Easy to clean. When disassembling the parts, we have to remember how each part is installed. This is convenient for us to install after cleaning.
Step 2: Preliminary cleaning. Disassembled parts we first use water for preliminary cleaning. The tools used here are soft bristle brush and cleaning sponge. First clean up the stains that are easy to clean.
Step 3: Blend cleaner. Mix vinegar and water in proportion. The ratio of vinegar to water is 1:2 or 1:3. For example, 200g of vinegar should be added to 400g or 600g of water. Too low vinegar content will affect the disinfection effect. Pour the blended cleaner into the spray bottle. If you have warm water, it is best to use warm water and vinegar blend.
Step 4: Soak. Use the spray bottle to spray the vinegar on the limescale of your dog water drinking fountain. Wait 30 minutes. If you do not have a spray bottle, you can pour vinegar water directly into the cute cat fountain to soak. Small parts of the pet water dispenser also need to be put into the vinegar water and soaked for 30 minutes. Let the limescale dissolve.
Step 5: Clean with water. Finally we need to wash the pet water dispenser with water a few more times. The vinegar smell needs to be rinsed off. Pets do not like the smell of vinegar. Then use a dry rag to wipe the water stains clean. Dry the water dispenser. After drying, the dog water drinking fountain will not smell like vinegar. Finally, put the cute cat fountain in place according to the steps we took to disassemble it.
If there is no vinegar, what can be used instead?
Without vinegar, we can use lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide instead. Hydrogen peroxide is a bleaching agent. But it is not the same as other bleaching agents. Hydrogen peroxide is a mild bleaching agent. Hydrogen peroxide has bactericidal and anti-fungal properties. It is very effective at removing stubborn stains and killing mold. Most bleach residues can affect the health of your pet. But when hydrogen peroxide dissolves, it turns into water and oxygen. It will not leave any substance that may harm your pet.
After cleaning the cute cat fountain with vinegar. We get a clean pet drinking fountain. Pets can drink healthy and safe water through the water fountain.
