When it comes to do laundry, who would think to toss their dog’s collar or leash in with a load. Not many; however, dog collars and leashes need a good washing from time to time too. Leashes collect dirt, particularly if they drag on the ground. Collars naturally begin to build up with dirt from dead skin cells, oil, and your dogs’ typical love of rolling in the dirt.
To clean your dogs’ nylon or canvas leash or collar, first scrub off any embedded dirt with a stiff bristled toothbrush and mild soap. Remove all tags. Put your dogs collar and leashes into a pillow case and tie it shut and run it through the washing machine. The pillowcase will help to protect the inside of your washing machine from the metal parts on both leash and collar. Use a mild detergent to ensure no irritation later for your dog. When done washing, simply lie them out to dry. DO NOT put them into your dryer.
If you use a leather collar or leash, do not wash them in this fashion. Leather should never be submerged in water. Rather clean these up by wiping them down with a damp cloth. Rub any stubborn dirt with saddle soap and dry clean with a dry clean cloth. You can spruce them up even more by finishing off with a leather conditioner, but only first, if you know your dog does not have sensitive skin or allergies.
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I always throw them away when they get to that condition and buy a new one. I never would have thought of putting them through the wash. Now that you mention it, it makes good sense.
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