What is a good way to really wash this item? I just acquired a used one &amp; need to clean it to get the hair &amp; cat smell from it.
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Hair should come off easy, if its got a smell hand wash it with warm water and let it air dry.
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I always put mine in a cup of soapy water and let it run for a minute, then rinsed and dried. It always seem to come clean. Hope this helps.
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So far I just wash it out with soap and water but plan to run vinegar water thru it soon. Haven't had it that long.
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Hi there, I have had mine for over a year now and never really had to wash it. I don't think I would risk machine washing it, but I think gentle hand washing would be ok. Happy Hollidays, from one cat lover to another :)
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I haven't found a way too clean it. Yet. I'm going to try cleanWith hot water and let it dry.
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Does anybody have the instructions on how to clean this unit? I lost the box with the instructions in it... Thanks in advance
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After removing any hair in the bristles, I soaked in a bowl of warm water mixed with a little dish soap (dish soap does an excellent job breaking down oil). I didn't time how long I let it sit but it was probably only 5-10 mins. Then I rinsed it in hot water and let it air dry. I now just rinse it in hot water after I use it and I'm sure I won't have to soak it again. I love how easy it is to keep it clean.
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My cat threw up in hers, also. I wash it by hand, dry it in the sun (dries very quickly). In fact, have washed it several times, you just have to be careful not to bend the "stays" in it too much.
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Use a feminine wash and wash cloth to clean the unit after each use. This has worked extremely well for me...
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I just washed it out with dish washing detergent then let it dry. I put in the dish water. Lol I rinse it out first the swished it in the water. Idk
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I haven't tried washing it. It doesn't feel like it would "live" through the process. I would recommend dry cleaning.
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Sorry Norm - Never thought of washing it - when I have used it (winter) - I keep it in the back along w/ brush and 'sticky roller' - just a light fluffing, etc. and it is good as the day I bought it almost a year now - I myself would NOT recommend it, by try googling the company and ask - they might know - Sorry again for not having a most definitive ans. - james
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I've used the washer and dryer. It's not as soft as it was but I think that was probably inevitable. Nowadays I can't pull it away from my daughter long enough for a full wash cycle so I just give it a quick hand wash with a tiny bit of all free and clear, rinse well, ring it out- and give it back a little damp. It air dries fast.
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I hand wash my cat's toys in soapy water and air dry. I would recommend removing all the Catnip as it might spread the scent over the other clothes in the wash.
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I haven't had it for very long and my boys are only in the car 2 or 3 times a month so I really haven't found the need to wash it yet but ... not sure I would chance machine washing for $$$.It should be easy enuff to keep clean by just brushing or vacuuming any dry dirt and/or spot cleaning all else with damp spong and mild detergent.
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I have used mine for years & have never had to clean it. Although it is visibly dirty the instuctions say it works better the dirtier it gets which I have found to be true. However, I believe you can wash it in the washing machine (the fabric part only) but I would recommend maybe a commercial washing machine
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I rinsed it with warm water when it was new. Haven't washed it since. I just wipe it. I'm letting it age.