PausitoRoutine BuilderHow often should you wash your pet’s bowls?
Wash your pet’s food and water bowls every day. Disinfect them once a week.
In NSF’s study, pet bowls were among the germiest items in the home. Food scraps and saliva form a film in which bacteria grow. Washing daily and disinfecting weekly keeps that under control.
- Throw away leftover food and old water
- Wash the bowls with hot soapy water or in the dishwasher
- Disinfect them once a week and rinse well
- Fill them with fresh food and water
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Why does it matter?
In NSF’s study, pet bowls were among the germiest items in the home. Food scraps and saliva form a film in which bacteria grow. Washing daily and disinfecting weekly keeps that under control.
How do you go about it?
Throw away leftover food and old water. Wash the bowls with hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. Disinfect them once a week and rinse well. Fill them with fresh food and water.
What source is this answer based on?
This answer is based on: NSF.
2 to 5 minutes.
- washing-up liquid or dishwasher
- separate brush
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This is a general guideline, not veterinary advice. If in doubt, or if your animal seems unwell, follow your vet’s advice.
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