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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Your dog's collar can be dirty if worn continuously. If the necklace is in good condition except dirty, you can clean it immediately to make it look like new.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Use baking soda

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   Mix baking soda with water. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in hot water. This mixture can remove any dirt on the dog's collar.
   • The collar should be removed from the dog's neck before cleaning the collar.

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   Use a necklace rubbing mixture. Dip the brush in the mixture and rub it on the necklace.

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   Wash. Keep the necklace under running water so the water rinses off the mixture.

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   Let dry. You can place the necklace on a dry towel or expose it to the air, but avoid direct sunlight. Once dried, the necklace will be clean and beautiful again.
   • The skin necklace should not be placed near strong heat sources or in direct sunlight to avoid cracking the skin.
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Method 2 of 4: Use a mint soap

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   Peppermint soap helps to remove odors from skin collars. This soap is especially helpful if the dog wears a leather collar and swims in foul water.

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   Mix the mint soap with water until lather. Remove the leather collar from the dog's neck, then rub the crossbar evenly over the collar.

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   Rub the necklace with a brush. You should remove all visible residue on the necklace and try to cover with soap and rub the entire necklace to get rid of the odor.

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   Wash the necklace in extremely hot water. When washing, you should smell the necklace to see if it still smells bad. If so, rub soap on the necklace and then rinse with water again or repeat until the necklace is gone.

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   Let dry. You can either place the necklace on a dry towel or let it dry naturally and away from direct sunlight. The necklace stink will completely disappear after drying. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Use a dishwasher

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   The dishwasher can only clean non-leather collars. Do not put the leather necklace in the dishwasher. Other collars and leash can be cleaned in this way.

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   Place the necklace on the first tray of the dishwasher. Fasten the support so that the necklace does not slide down during washing.

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   Turn on the dishwasher in normal rotation mode. You need to dry the necklace after washing it. advertisement

Method 4 of 4: Clean necklaces from synthetic materials

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   Use the solutions below for nylon or plastic collars. These cleaning solutions can damage necklaces made of natural materials such as cotton, wool and leather. However, they can completely remove dust and odor in necklaces made from synthetic materials. Another method of cleaning collars from synthetic materials is in the washer / dryer drum. Bleach, hot water and heat from the dryer can disinfect the necklace / chain. It is recommended that you put the necklace in a cushion bag or foam bag before placing it in the washer / dryer to prevent clattering noise and protect the machine and its accessories.
   • Remove the collar from the dog's neck before starting to clean.

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   Try vinegar and baking soda. Mix white vinegar with baking soda in a 1: 1 ratio. Soak the necklace in the solution for 15-30 minutes.

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   Use hydrogen peroxide instead. Alternatively, you can soak the necklace in hydrogen peroxide solution for about 1 hour.

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   Rinse off the detergent solution on the necklace. Wash the necklace after soaking in the solution. Wash off with soapy water if you soak the necklace in hydrogen peroxide.

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   Let dry. Gently shake the necklace to drain, then place it on a dry towel or hang the necklace in the air. advertisement

Advice

• If you want to use a dryer to dry your necklace, wrap it in a bag or cushion first to prevent the noise generated by the collar from colliding with the dryer side during the drying.
• If your dog wades frequently in water, you should have your dog wear a neoprene collar. Rubber collars are water resistant, so they won't absorb as much odors as collars from other materials.
• If you were using the washing machine to wash your dog bedding, you can put the necklace in the bag and wash it with the bedding.
• The above cleaning methods are also applicable to dog leashes.
• If you often lead your dog to polish the fur, you can ask the batter to help you clean the collar.
• Saddle soap (cleansing and keeping animal skin soap) is a great way to clean the skin collar. Ideally, you should apply more lotion on the necklace after cleaning.

Warning

• If your dog chews or falls over, change the collars that are damaged.
• Avoid using bleach on collars made of natural materials (cotton, leather, bamboo, etc.) as these can damage or discolor the necklace, depending on the material. You can use bleach for most artificial necklaces.