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dani23d · 11-19-2007, 03:29 PM

Hi guys,

Some of you might know that I am getting a Yorkie next month. I am slowly preparing for his arrival. I have bought a second-hand play pen for him (looks like attached pic). How do you go about cleaning the ones that you currently own? I am not sure which disinfectant/cleaner to use and am worried that residue might stay behind and he might lick it and get sick!

Look forward to your responses,
Danielle

hha · 11-19-2007, 03:42 PM

I never had the playpen, have an xpen, and I just wipe up the floor with water..you can put some natures miracle in it to clean it, that won't hurt him

makemepretty · 11-19-2007, 03:48 PM

I use one almost exactly like that. I just washed it normally(soap and water). I put a wee wee pad inside, a dome shaped puppy bed and a small two dish feeder(that's stationary so it can't splash). Then you can put in a toy if you have to leave them to go to the store or something.

They have a nice narrow one at Babies R Us but I couldn't talk myself into spending $100. I bought mine at a garage sale last year.

Just make sure they don't have any clothing, tags or collars on that could snag on the netting if left alone.

dakotama95 · 11-19-2007, 07:48 PM

I have a small playpen that I use when the litters are very small. I get a cheap plastic table cloth from Big Lots or Walmart and cut it to size then tape in to the sides a few inches up (just below the mesh) Then I can clean it with a mixture of white vinegar and water to help eliminate any odors. But I do cover the bottom with the pee pads and the tablecloth is just a back up for any leaks.

meglaulanmar · 11-19-2007, 10:20 PM

great idea w/ the table cloth. I am about to grad. the baby from his playpen... skin baby... and make it the furbabies!

What is an xpen. I thought it just meant various exercise pens... but is it a brand name?

yogisdad · 11-20-2007, 12:57 AM

i have the same exact pen as the picture you posted. i have a 2nd one coming for the yorkie girl thats coming to me after the holidays. I have always just used any ol household disinfectant spray and then used a hot wash rag to wipe it down thoroughly after a couple minutes of letting the spray work its magic. if you are reusing the pen from a previous dog the soap and hot water is fine. just make sure you disinfect the pen and wash his bed and whatever else is in there every so often to keep germs away. ill usually spray down everyhing with disinfectant and then wash em in the washer.

keep it that simple and you'll have a healthy yorky for a long time to come. its amazing how simple things like that keep you and your yorkie healthy.

welcome to the club btw

kathrynS · 11-20-2007, 03:47 AM

I have same one. I got lucky and have a 4 yr old grandson who's parents save things.LOL I washed it down with soap and water and sprayed it with lysol.

GG3 · 11-20-2007, 05:58 AM

We did use a play pen till Roxy was 6 months old. She fig a way to get out of there. She is so funny she scales up the sides with her paws then gets to the top and jumps out. She has it down to a science now. It takes her only one min to get out. I wish I could fig out a way to keep her in there. I cleaned it was nature's miracle.

dakotama95 · 11-21-2007, 09:02 AM

Here is alink to an Xpen. This is what I use when the pups get older. To protect my carpet I just got some large pieces of heavy duty vinyl and sewed them together to place under the xpen. I bought 2 sets with six panels each and it makes quite a large area. I will post a video of it in the video section so you can see the little ones in action.

http://www.petedge.com/Pet-Yard-Exercise-Pen-ZX191.pro

dani23d · 11-21-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dakotama95

Here is alink to an Xpen. This is what I use when the pups get older. To protect my carpet I just got some large pieces of heavy duty vinyl and sewed them together to place under the xpen. I bought 2 sets with six panels each and it makes quite a large area. I will post a video of it in the video section so you can see the little ones in action.

http://www.petedge.com/Pet-Yard-Exercise-Pen-ZX191.pro

awesome! thanks!

Yorkiekids · 11-21-2007, 11:20 AM

I would think using warm water with vinegar in it would disinfect it without getting your baby sick. Just wipe it out good with clear water when your done.

YorkieTime07 · 11-21-2007, 08:50 PM

Nathan has slept in a pac and play portable playpen similar to the one you have ,ever since i got him..The pad floor comes out and I will wash it down every day with the natures miracle and if its a day we are going to be out all day I will also wash it down with lysol and then natures miracle and put it out on the patio to air dry!! it works great!!!
congrats on your new baby and can't wait to see pictures

GG3 · 11-21-2007, 09:06 PM

My lil monkey scales her way out of there. I had her nails cut and fig she can't her out still. I have to put her in her lil camo dress and make a video. She def is a monkey.

dani23d · 11-21-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GG3

My lil monkey scales her way out of there. I had her nails cut and fig she can't her out still. I have to put her in her lil camo dress and make a video. She def is a monkey.

haha i wonder if my boy will be as adventurous! i'd love to see a video!!!

so i guess i'm using a combination of or either vinegar, soap, nature's miracle, and lysol w/ water...these are great remedies! thanks so much! i'm actually excited to clean something for once! hehehe.

11-19-2007, 03:29 PM	#1
dani23d YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 560	play pen question Hi guys, Some of you might know that I am getting a Yorkie next month. I am slowly preparing for his arrival. I have bought a second-hand play pen for him (looks like attached pic). How do you go about cleaning the ones that you currently own? I am not sure which disinfectant/cleaner to use and am worried that residue might stay behind and he might lick it and get sick! Look forward to your responses, Danielle Attached Thumbnails

11-19-2007, 03:48 PM	#3
makemepretty YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middleville Posts: 933	I use one almost exactly like that. I just washed it normally(soap and water). I put a wee wee pad inside, a dome shaped puppy bed and a small two dish feeder(that's stationary so it can't splash). Then you can put in a toy if you have to leave them to go to the store or something. They have a nice narrow one at Babies R Us but I couldn't talk myself into spending $100. I bought mine at a garage sale last year. Just make sure they don't have any clothing, tags or collars on that could snag on the netting if left alone. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=369717

11-19-2007, 07:48 PM	#4
dakotama95 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 378	I have a small playpen that I use when the litters are very small. I get a cheap plastic table cloth from Big Lots or Walmart and cut it to size then tape in to the sides a few inches up (just below the mesh) Then I can clean it with a mixture of white vinegar and water to help eliminate any odors. But I do cover the bottom with the pee pads and the tablecloth is just a back up for any leaks. __________________ Dakota, Gizmo and Rudy's MA:

11-19-2007, 10:20 PM	#5
meglaulanmar YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 403	dakota great idea w/ the table cloth. I am about to grad. the baby from his playpen... skin baby... and make it the furbabies! What is an xpen. I thought it just meant various exercise pens... but is it a brand name?

11-20-2007, 12:57 AM	#6
yogisdad Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: california Posts: 136	same i have the same exact pen as the picture you posted. i have a 2nd one coming for the yorkie girl thats coming to me after the holidays. I have always just used any ol household disinfectant spray and then used a hot wash rag to wipe it down thoroughly after a couple minutes of letting the spray work its magic. if you are reusing the pen from a previous dog the soap and hot water is fine. just make sure you disinfect the pen and wash his bed and whatever else is in there every so often to keep germs away. ill usually spray down everyhing with disinfectant and then wash em in the washer. keep it that simple and you'll have a healthy yorky for a long time to come. its amazing how simple things like that keep you and your yorkie healthy. welcome to the club btw

11-19-2007, 03:42 PM	#2
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	I never had the playpen, have an xpen, and I just wipe up the floor with water..you can put some natures miracle in it to clean it, that won't hurt him

11-20-2007, 03:47 AM	#7
kathrynS Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA Posts: 726	I have same one. I got lucky and have a 4 yr old grandson who's parents save things.LOL I washed it down with soap and water and sprayed it with lysol.

11-20-2007, 05:58 AM	#8
GG3 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 480	We did use a play pen till Roxy was 6 months old. She fig a way to get out of there. She is so funny she scales up the sides with her paws then gets to the top and jumps out. She has it down to a science now. It takes her only one min to get out. I wish I could fig out a way to keep her in there. I cleaned it was nature's miracle. __________________ Foxy Roxy

11-21-2007, 09:02 AM	#9
dakotama95 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 378	Here is alink to an Xpen. This is what I use when the pups get older. To protect my carpet I just got some large pieces of heavy duty vinyl and sewed them together to place under the xpen. I bought 2 sets with six panels each and it makes quite a large area. I will post a video of it in the video section so you can see the little ones in action. http://www.petedge.com/Pet-Yard-Exercise-Pen-ZX191.pro __________________ Dakota, Gizmo and Rudy's MA:

11-21-2007, 11:20 AM	#11
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I would think using warm water with vinegar in it would disinfect it without getting your baby sick. Just wipe it out good with clear water when your done. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

11-21-2007, 08:50 PM	#12
YorkieTime07 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 920	Nathan has slept in a pac and play portable playpen similar to the one you have ,ever since i got him..The pad floor comes out and I will wash it down every day with the natures miracle and if its a day we are going to be out all day I will also wash it down with lysol and then natures miracle and put it out on the patio to air dry!! it works great!!! congrats on your new baby and can't wait to see pictures __________________ Nathan has a crush on Tatum!!!! The Gentlemens' Club is on the Run!! We're gonna Rock YT with some Fun!!! Last edited by YorkieTime07; 11-21-2007 at 08:50 PM. Reason: typo

11-21-2007, 09:06 PM	#13
GG3 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 480	My lil monkey scales her way out of there. I had her nails cut and fig she can't her out still. I have to put her in her lil camo dress and make a video. She def is a monkey. __________________ Foxy Roxy