How to Clean Basset Hound Drool
An overabundance of drool can be a sign of poor health in dogs. For instance, a lot of slobber may be the result of an infection or a damaged tooth. But some breeds drool more than others because of loose skin around their mouth. The adult basset hound is one such breed that produces excessive drool. If not cleaned up immediately, it resembles a substance similar to dried glue that can be difficult to remove. Learn how to clean basset hound drool in the following steps.
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Things You'll Need
- Dishrag
- Water
- Dishwashing liquid
- Laundry detergent
- Ammonia
- Spray bottle
- Vinegar
- Paper towel
Instructions
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Spot clean basset hound drool from clothes with a damp cloth for the best results. Remember to blot first to avoid spreading food particles and grime that inevitably accompany the drool. For caked-on drool, dot the spot with a laundry pretreatment product, scrub lightly with a stiff bristled brush and launder as normal.
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Get rid of drool on walls and floors. Mix 1 gallon of hot water with 1 tbsp. dishwashing liquid and 1 tbsp. ammonia. Dip a rag into the solution and wash the stain, then rinse with clear water and allow to air dry.
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Remove basset hound drool from upholstery with enzyme enriched laundry detergent. Mix a solution of ½ cup laundry detergent and 1 gallon of water. Apply the solution with a cotton ball at the edge of the stain, then work inward. Rinse suds from the upholstery fabric with clear water. To dry, pat first then blow with a hair dryer.
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Banish basset hound slobber from windows with vinegar. Fill a spray bottle with a solution of vinegar and water in equal parts. Spray the solution on the drool stain, then wipe with a paper towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Always have a towel ready to clean basset hound drool before it stains.
You can use a product such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to clean basset hound drool from your walls, but the product can also remove cheaper formulas of latex paint in the process.
A toothbrush is also effective in cleaning the drool from fabric.
Do not attempt to clean a large area of upholstery without pre-testing cleaning products first.
Never leave the dog's water bowl on an unprotected wooden floor. When a basset hound goes to drink, excess water and drool can drain from the sides of its mouth onto the floor. Over time the drool can cause stains and warp floorboards. So place the water dish on a large cutting board or cookie sheet.
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- Photo Credit ReneeV's sister, LeAnn
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Comments
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Better yet - for a Basset's water bowl - place the bowl on a water absorbent 3x5 door mat. Get the inexpensive kinds available at any home improvement store. With the non-skid surface of the mat combined with a rubber bottom dish, there's no issue at all. Are the solutions listed here also good for cleaning the spots left on wood furniture? That's where I seem to have the biggest problem.
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eelfish
Sep 17, 2009
If you add a bit of borax to the ammonia and dish soap solution it works even better.
