We use the washer for our dirty laundry collection just for the dog. His soiled items go into the washer immediately after they've been rinsed off (all the #2 goes into the trash or toilet.) and sprayed with nature's miracle which keeps it from smelling.
Once we have a full load (or on laundry day, whichever is first), the dog's laundry is washed first in Hot/Hot water. I used half as much detergent as the bottle calls for since it's usually a small load. (I use liquid Tide Free.) I also add about 1/4 cup baking soda.
From there his laundry goes into the dryer. I don't use dryer sheets since they're toxic to dogs and I've been known to forget to fish them off of his laundry before putting them in his crate or pen.
Usually I wash his laundry about once a week and have enough for a small to medium load. |