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HOG & DOGS => DOGS ON HOGS => Topic started by: Bryant on August 17, 2009, 08:28:53 am



Title: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: Bryant on August 17, 2009, 08:28:53 am
What are you all using to clean the kennels other than just water?

I'm thinking a good periodic cleaning with some kind of solution would be beneficial, but I'm hesitant to use bleach because of the septic system.  I've seen some products on vet supply sites, and am curious as to there effectiveness. 

Anyone have any experience?


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: Little Timmy on August 17, 2009, 08:34:54 am
i say use simple green


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: chancebrown on August 17, 2009, 08:36:29 am
i use a powerwasher and some basic soap. and just wash it down then add the soap and let it set for a little while then wash all the soap off and let the kennel dry


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: Cutter Bay Kennels on August 17, 2009, 08:37:54 am
I am a bleach man.   Reroute the wash out during these "cleanings".


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: Monteria on August 17, 2009, 08:41:59 am
Simple Green is biodegradable and should not effect the septic. There is another, very similar, industrial product that I used to get in 35 gal totes for ~1/4 the price of SG, but I do not remember what it was called. I got it from an industrial cleaning supply warehouse in south Houston when I lived down there.

I don't have septic so I just use bleach....

Steve


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: Little Timmy on August 17, 2009, 08:45:14 am
i use a powerwasher and some basic soap. and just wash it down then add the soap and let it set for a little while then wash all the soap off and let the kennel dry
another good way to go


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: Circle C on August 17, 2009, 08:56:50 am
I have been using my pressure washer to clean the concrete and then putting out powdered laundry soap. 


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: cantexduck on August 17, 2009, 09:40:37 am
 There is a cleaner that is pink. Moo????? something. Safe for use around animals and wont harm your septic. I buy it from wal mart in small amounts. I delute it and it works fine. I use it around the house. Good stuff. 4 bucks a gallon.


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: Flatbroke on August 17, 2009, 09:50:12 am
I use bleach. Is the septic tank the same as the one your house is using?  If so does anybody in your household use bleach in the wash, toilets? 


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: Bryant on August 17, 2009, 10:19:50 am
Thanks for the replies.  I haven't thought about simple green.

I use bleach. Is the septic tank the same as the one your house is using?  If so does anybody in your household use bleach in the wash, toilets? 

No...I installed a seperate system just for the kennels.  Lots of poop going in this thing, and I don't want to risk upsetting the process if possible.  So far, it's working great.


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: Scott on August 17, 2009, 10:40:52 am
From what I hear, this is supposed to be good stuff.

http://wysiwash.com/


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: sfboarbuster on August 17, 2009, 05:20:12 pm
I've used bleach in mine with septic system for 10 years and have never had a problem with it.


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: NT-HOGGIN on August 17, 2009, 05:56:05 pm
Hey Bryant, I use Kenl'L-Lan.  I get it from KVVET.com  You can get it in 1 gallon containers and it mixes at a ratio of 1 to 128 or 1 ounce to 1 gallon of water.  It smells pretty dang good and best of all it kills Parvo virus.  You also don't have to rinse it off.  Just let it dry and move on.  The dogs can walk or lay on it right after it is applied.  I just pressure wash the kennel and then spray it down. 

I know Tractor Supply sales a similar product for about $8.00 less but I haven't tried it yet.


Title: Re: Those with Concrete Kennels
Post by: lonewolf on August 17, 2009, 06:03:54 pm
I've used dawn dish soap for years without any trouble!