Your fur baby is the best, but that smell coming from its bed is not.

A removable cover makes cleaning your pet bed a breeze.

Simply unzip the cover and pop it into the washing machine with unscented laundry detergent.

Dachshund puppy sleeping cozy at home in his dog bed

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While the cover is in the washer, remember to vacuum the pet bed pillow insert.

This includeslaundry detergent, as well as stain removers andodor eliminating powders or sprays.

Messes from accidents are best treated with anunscented enzyme-based cleaner.

Dispose of the mess.

Avoid over-saturating the area with cleaner, which will make it difficult to rinse away.

Rinse the area thoroughly, as residue left behind can cause skin irritation in your pet.

Allow the pet bed to air dry after spot treating.

you could also take the pet bed to a laundromat to take advantage of the oversized washers available there.

Regular vacuuming will alsoreduce allergensin the home and help prevent odors from taking over.

Avoid the use of scented powders or odor-eliminating sprays on a pet’s bed.