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Store-bought pet shampoo can be expensive. Making your own 5 minute dog shampoo for your dog at home takes only a few minutes and is very inexpensive.
Dawn dish soap and white vinegar are great to add to homemade dog shampoo.I usually use dawn dish detergent for washing dishes, but you can use it for other things, too.
They designed dawn to cut through grease, but it also gets rid of buildup on your dog's skin and coat to make him look and feel better.
Using Dawn Dish Detergent
Dawn dish detergent, available in stores, includes a lavender scent that repels fleas.
Fleas can be a serious problem if you have a pet infested, so this bonus will come in handy.
Your pet will also smell great after his bath, so it’s a win-win all the way around.
Vinegar
White vinegar is a natural deodorant and antibacterial, so it makes a great addition to dog shampoo. It will make your pet's coat look healthy and shiny.
While vinegar is ideal in dog shampoo for several reasons, we should not use it on your dog's eyes. Household vinegar is mildly acidic, so it might sting.
How to Make 5 Minute Dog Shampoo for Oily Hair and Fleas
- Makes: 1 cup of Shampoo
- Skill: Easy
- Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
Supplies Needed:
Directions:
Step 1: Add water and dawn and vinegar to a container bottle with a top.
Step 2: Shake vigorously until everything is fully mixed.
How to Use Homemade Dog Shampoo
- Wet dog with water.
- Apply a generous amount of oily hair dog shampoo and work into the coat with fingers.
- Allow to set for two to three minutes.
- Then rinse thoroughly.
- Repeat as needed.
Printable 5 Minute Dog Shampoo for Oily Hair and Fleas
📖 Recipe
5 Minute Dog Shampoo for Oily Hair and Fleas
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup dawn dishwashing liquid
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
Instructions
Step 1: Add water and dawn and vinegar to a container bottle with a top.
Step 2: Shake vigorously until everything is fully mixed.
Notes
How to Use Homemade Dog Shampoo
Wet dog with water.
Apply a generous amount of oily hair dog shampoo and work into the coat with fingers.
Allow setting for two to three minutes.
Then rinse thoroughly.
Repeat as needed.
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