How to sanitize a dog park?
Stefan Eichmann
2025-07-30 18:20:23
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When disinfecting an outdoor run, remember to remove all bowls, toys and other objects. Replace the bowls with clean ones, or use a mild disinfectant to clean them and let them air-dry. Remove any feces. Hose down the run with hot water. Apply your disinfectant of choice, preferably with a sprayer, over every area of the run. With a stiff brush, thoroughly scrub every inch. Follow the manufacturer's directions for the length of time the disinfectant must remain on the surfaces. When that time is up, spray hot water and completely rinse the run. Let the run air-dry or use a squeegee to speed the process.
If you're trying to disinfect an outside area with just dirt on the ground, that's a different story. You can't really disinfect soil, but you can use certain substances to kill viruses harmful to pets. One of the best general and most economical disinfectants is bleach. A mix of one part bleach and 30 parts water will kill even tough viruses such as parvo. Leave the bleach on the contact surface for at least 10 minutes before rinsing.
While you can't truly disinfect grass, you can dilute the presence of any contaminants via watering -- if the pen has good drainage. Another option for disinfecting grassy areas is spraying with accelerated -- not regular -- hydrogen peroxide. Potassium peroxymonosulfate, used to disinfect swimming pools, also can be sprayed on grassy pens to kill parvo and other viruses. Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant If your goal in sanitizing an outside pet area is to kill specific viruses, sunlight aids in disinfection whether or not you've applied commercial remedies.
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