pee pads - washable vs. disposable which one do you use? and which one would you recommend? for those of you who use washable peepads. how do you clean it in general and how do you clean it if the dog has diarrhea on it? thank you! |
I use the washable ones and put the disposable ones on top. That way if they miss the pad I have the washable one to catch it. I wash seperatley and dry in the dryer. |
I use washable and love them. If I had the disposable, I know for certain these pups of mine would shread them :) The washable are easy to take care of. If they poop I pick it up. If its diahrea, I wipe it and apply a spray on stain remover. Usually, I just use regular unscented tide detergent and throw in some arm and hammer baking soda. I've seen arm and hammer detergent and tried that as well but didn;t notice any difference. What I'm currently doing seems to work. No odor, no staining so far after about 3 months of use with 3 yorkies. I order mine online and there are a number of distributors. I know Ryan sells some on YT and people have good things to say about him. I need to order mine elsewhere only because i am looking for a specific size 18x24 which he does not carry because that size fits perfectly in the pee pad holders. Pee pad holders are a good idea because they help hold down the pads whether disposable or washable. Before I got the pee pad holders, the pups would flip over the pads on me. |
...a couple things I forgot. I wash in hot and dry them in the dryer on Med or High heat. They are very durable...at least the ones I've had experience with. |
My dogs are outside trained now but I did use washable while potty training and while raising a litter of pups. If there was any solid material left on the pad I would just rinse the pad well in my laundry sink before putting it in the washer. I also use a little bleach in the pee pad loads. The disposable pads quickly were shredded by my yorkies and it was QUITE the mess. |
I use Shamwow's with a plastic liner underneath. When I wash them I throw a scoop of Oxyclean in with the regular detergent. I am going to be buying some underpads from the hospital in a couple of weeks, and use them as washable pads. I'm hoping to learn how to make some washable pads myself as I just recently was given a sewing machine! |
I use the washable and really love them - I think I have about 10 of them, and I rotate thru. I have a few placed throughout the house. If they have a yuck poo, it does wash out pretty well, actually. I think there are a few stains on a few pads, I suppose? But really, they wash up very easily bc they're meant for bodily fluid stains, so they're pretty durable. I wash a bunch of pads together at a time when the dogs are w/ me in 1 room, then dry. |
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I have use so many disposable one but to mo this are the best so far http://www.precisionpet.com/pdf/free...ad%20offer.pdf |
I know the disposible pads are expensive, but I can't see myself throwing washable pads in the same washer I put my clothes in. |
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Actually I thought it felt strange to put the pee pads in the same washer in which we wash everyone's clothes but I've gotten used to it and I usually follow a certain pattern where I will run a hot sanitizing whites load as the first load after. Thats a thought? I also have a couple dozen pads to I can a bit before washing them. |
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I got over that after my first Son was born ;):D |
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Its amazing what we are forced to get accustomed to seeing, smelling and handling when we have kids. :eek: |
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I love the washables, I have about 5 of them and I wait til all are dirty and wash them all at once. I dont think I could wash them with my own clothes but I have no problem washing them in my washer together. So much better than disposables. |
I use washable pads. I wash them about four or five at a time. I first run them through a pre-wash cycle without detergent (you could use a short wash cycle if you don't have a pre-wash cycle) just to rinse everything out. Then I run them through a regular wash cycle with detergent and dry on medium heat. I wash them separately from other clothing, etc. If there is soiling I just pick it up and flush it. If it is soft I wipe off what I can with tissues and flush it, then wash the pad. When I am waiting to have enough pads for a wash I fold the used pads in fourths with the dirty side in and stack them next to the washer. (My washer is in the garage). When I have four I do a load. This contains all the smell that may develop over time. |
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I have some that I got from Petsmart a few years ago that still work and look fine, but they were really expensive. The last ones I got I ordered from YT member RDB911 and they are great. They're just as sturdy but cost much less. |
Although I did not buy pads from YT member RDB911 I wanted to let you know that he (Ryan) is a pleasure to do business with and his prices are good. You might want to PM him for prices. I use disposable ones as there is a high water table where I live and the cesspools fill FAST! One good rain and they are full of ground water. So I envy all of you "washable" users!! : ) |
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I use disposable cause I fear with the washable ones it is too much like carpet or a throw rug.\ JMO |
I love the ezwhelp used washable pads. They are thick and absorbent and look like new. Reclaimed Pads After washing many a diaper when my skin girl were babies, washing pee pads does not bother me. I just use detergent and bleach when I wash them. |
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what's a sanitary way to treat poop before throwing it in the washer? or you don't think it's necessary to treat it first before putting in the washer? |
I think it's all personal preference....I wouldn't want to wash the pee pads in my washer and mine doesn't use one enough so I couldn't just wash one at a time (and I wouldn't want to store them up until I had enough). I prefer the disposable ones. Also, if they are used to the disposable ones it's good for travel. I'm not sure how you would take the cloth ones on vacation (not sure where you would wash them). Also, I feel like if I used cloth ones it would confuse her and she would think she could pee on area rugs. |
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I use the washable ones, and I love them. I got my first ones from Little Bit:) and they are great. I have had my first order for almost two years and they are good as new! I found some on line about nine months ago when I was looking for Little Bits web site. I ordered them, but they have already riped on the backing, or the sewing has came out. I am ready to order more. This time I will know where to look;) |
Disposable vs washable potty pads Don't get my puppy till next week but have gotten much information from your thread. Thank you all for giving your opinions. It really helps someone like me. Bunny |
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No way would I ever buy pee pads I had to wash. :D I like just throwing them in the trash and be done with it. Easy to travel with too. I also like conserving on water, electric and soap. ;) |
I found these online. I haven't tried them, but it might be worth a try. SIMPLE S BioDegradable Pads 46 from King Wholesale Pet Supplies |
I use disposable pee pads. Honestly , I just didn't want to have to wash the other ones :) I use the pee pad holder with the side locks and hard bottom so there are no leaks. I change her pad about three times a day and put a fresh one in her pen at night... I also will just pick up and flush the poo so it doesn't stink up the place. |
I use waterproof crib liners. they last longer and are washable. I just pick up the poo and flush it. I wait until I have a 1/2 load full and run them threw a rinse then a wash cycle by themselves. just like I did with the cloth diapers for my son. I only use disposables when traveling. As far as the ecology goes, you either add to a land fill or use water, which is worse? I don't know! :rolleyes: Donna |
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