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July 15, 2015

How to Remove Pet Smells From Blankets

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How to Remove Pet Smells From Blankets - Got a stinky blanket that you just can't seem to get the smell out of? This cleaning solution really works!
A big thank you to Maids.com for sponsoring this post. 

Aww. . .our furry family members. What would we do without these cuties? In return for their unconditional love we tend to their every need, we baby them, we talk to them in high pitched voices (because we think they like it) and we let them get away with some things even our children aren’t allowed to do. Are you with me? I’m guilty as charged.

How to Remove Pet Smells From Blankets - Got a stinky blanket that you just can't seem to get the smell out of? This cleaning solution really works!

Meet Belle. Belle came into our family this last February and she just turned 9 months old at the beginning of July. She’s an English Cream Golden Retriever. . . and a complete firecracker. We love her to pieces.

When we brought her home, it was important to set some ground rules around the house right away.

There were certain things I didn’t want her doing that our last golden retriever was famous for. From the beginning, we taught Belle that she was not allowed to:

  • Jump up on guests (or anyone for that matter)
  • Eat people food
  • Jump, climb, lay or sleep on our furniture (including our beds)

We’re also crate training her, so to make her feel at home (since she’s not allowed on our bed), we have an oversize crate that she sleeps in at night (we’ve upgraded since a few months ago) and bought Belle, her very own monkey blanket. She likes monkeys? Well, we think so. She likes the blanket, so that means she must like monkeys, too, right? Right.

So, she takes this blanket everywhere. She sleeps with it at night, she takes it on car rides, and once and awhile, she likes to drag it outside into the front yard with her, too. For those of you who have a pup (or a kitty for that matter) that loves to cuddle up with blankets (even those that are not their own) you’re going to start nodding your head after this next statement. . .after some time, the blankets tend to get. . .well, STINKY. Truth. 

For those of you who may allow your pets up on your bed (we did for our last dog), you may have the same problem with your comforter or duvet. Because let’s face it, when animals are laying on something soft like a blanket or a comforter, they’re in their happy place.

How to Remove Pet Smells From Blankets - Got a stinky blanket that you just can't seem to get the smell out of? This cleaning solution really works!

They’re thinking, “Whew, it’s been a day. Thank goodness for this nice, soft, comfy spot to relax. I think I’ll lay right here and clean myself up real good – lick all the dirt out of my fur and paws. This blanket doesn’t taste half bad either, you know? I think I’ll just chew on it awhile – hmmm. . . maybe just hold it here in my mouth. Hey, there’s a piece of one of my favorite treats stuck to the corner over here. Wow, what a good day – WHAT a good day!”

You can only imagine what goes through their fuzzy little minds.

All I know is what goes through mine when I picked up the blanket and got a whiff of that wonderful doggy odor. 

Let’s set the story straight before we get too far along. Belle is really a very clean dog. Belle, herself, does not smell “doggy.” The only time she really smells like a dog is when she’s wet. And all dogs smell like a dog when they’re wet, right? If I’m wrong on this one, let me know, but from my experience, this is the gosh darn truth.

Why am I so caught up about cleanliness? She’s a dog! Yes, she is, but one of my pet peeves (“pet” peeve, get it?) is petting (that may be the most times I’ve said “pet” in a sentence ever) a dog and ending up with a smelly hand. Ick. It just turns me off and I purposely avoid the dog. Which is really sad, because I’m completely and utterly in love with pups. 

I do what I can to make sure Belle never turns anyone’s hand ripe. I use Dry Dog Shampoo on her about once a week and give her a deeper cleaning if she ever gets in a real dirty situation. 

How to Remove Pet Smells From Blankets - Got a stinky blanket that you just can't seem to get the smell out of? This cleaning solution really works!

Ummm. . .like that one. Yep, that was a good day (for her). Boy did she have fun (this happens a lot).

Even though I’m pretty meticulous about keeping Belle clean – over time, even the cleanest pets can muster up enough stink to make you turn up your nose. That’s what happened with Belle’s monkey blanket. I held it up to my nose one day and couldn’t believe what I was smelling. I immediately took it to the laundry room and threw it in the washer – then the dryer – with a couple extra dryer sheets. 

When it was dry, I held it up to my nose again. I sniffed even harder and deeper this time. I was so excited to take in that freshly-washed blanket smell. . .but wait, hold on. Something was wrong. I suddenly became disgusted AGAIN. The smell was STILL there! WHAT?!!

Why does this happen? It doesn’t happen with our clothes. What is it about pet smells that just seem to linger? I remember our good friends leaving one of their dogs blankets up at our lake cabin after a nice long holiday weekend. Wow did it stink. Like, fill a room up. . .stink. We put it in a garbage bag, tied it up tight and delivered it as soon as we were able. You know what they ended up doing with it? They threw it out. It was that bad.

So, remembering that incident, and now finding myself in a similar situation, I was on a mission to rid Belle’s monkey blanket of that stubborn doggy smell. Normal laundry detergent and softener just wasn’t cutting it.

I experimented with a few different things before I found the miracle combination – yep, I found it. I finally figured out how to remove pet smells from blankets!

If you’re facing the same stinky dilemma that I was, you best stick around. . . because if you try this, the results are going to blow your mind.

How to Remove Pet Smells From Blankets - Got a stinky blanket that you just can't seem to get the smell out of? This cleaning solution really works!

 So here’s what you’re going to need IN ADDITION to your normal laundry detergent:

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda (not to be confused with baking soda; WASHING soda)
  • 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
  • 1/2 cup white or apple cider vinegar

How to Remove Pet Smells From Blankets - Got a stinky blanket that you just can't seem to get the smell out of? This cleaning solution really works!Instructions

  1. Do a warm water wash and add your detergent to the washer like normal. Throw in the blanket or comforter.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of super washing soda.
  3. Add 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide
  4. Fill the softener dispenser with 1/2 cup vinegar. If your washer doesn’t have a dispenser add the vinegar during the last rinse cycle.

That’s it!

When the washer stopped, I went to smell my blanket again. This time, there was no doggy smell! None. Zilch. Nada. I ran to tell Josh right away with the blanket in hand. I stuck it right up to his nose yelling, “Smell this!” He initially resisted because he knew what it smelled like before, but when I explained to him I truly did get the smell out this time, he took a big whiff and was as amazed as I was.

You’re running to gather the ingredients already, aren’t you? Well, you should be! I hope this method works as well for you as it did for us. I am completely amazed, and can’t stop sharing my discovery with my friends!

They’ll be talking to me about a movie they just saw and I’ll just reply with, “Do you have any stinky blankets you need cleaned? Like real stinky? Cause’ I know how to get the smell out!” I’ve become a bit “obsessed.” LOL While I wouldn’t recommend you ask crazy questions like this of your friends, my friends have come to completely understand (they’ve known me awhile) my madness.

So, what are you waiting for? Start filling that washer, grab those smelly blankets and bedding and REMOVE THAT DOGGY STINK!!

Notes: I’ve used the hydrogen peroxide each time I’ve done this and I’ve never had a problem with it discoloring her blanket. The peroxide/washing soda combination basically acts like an oxygen bleach – similar to Oxy Clean that you would buy from the store. I do want to mention, however, that I DID use Oxy Clean in one of my earlier attempts to remove the smells and it was unsuccessful.

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  1. Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says

    July 15, 2015 at 7:57 am

    Ok first your dog is Gorgeous!!! Such a sweetie! I have 2 schnauzers and they are my babies! They do tend to get a little stinky sometimes too. This is a great tip! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      July 15, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      Thank you, Chandra! Your babies sound super sweet! Hope you try this solution!

      Reply
  2. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:07 am

    This is great! I have a Golden Retriever (we think he is mixed with Collie so lots of hair!) and he LOVES the water! The only downside is the smell afterwards… Thank you for the tips since my daughter always puts a blanket on him… Haha. The colour of your dog is beautiful!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      July 15, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you, Kacey! Your pup sounds adorable! Yes, you need to try this next time you wash his blanket!

      Reply
  3. Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:36 am

    This is so super helpful! I always wash our blankets after my in-laws bring their dogs for a visit.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      July 15, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      Michelle, this solution is sure to take any pet smells out when your guests leave!

      Reply
  4. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    July 15, 2015 at 11:13 am

    OH MY GOODNESS! Belle is absolutely beautiful! Love this post and love these tips! Thanks for sharing with us!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      July 15, 2015 at 9:15 pm

      Awww, thank you, Justine! She’s sure brought a lot of joy and excitement to our lives!

      Reply
  5. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says

    July 16, 2015 at 12:43 am

    Your doggy is so adorable, Sara! All of that fluffy, white fur is just beautiful on her. 🙂 And I CANNOT WAIT to try this out! We have an English Bulldog who snuggles on anything she can find; pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, whatever! And she can get pretty stinky. This sounds like the solution I’ve been needing!

    Reply
  6. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

    July 16, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Belle is so adorable! Animals really do bring so much joy to families but cleaning up after them can be a hassle. Love the tips here! Perfect for so many applications!

    Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    July 21, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    I was wondering if this could work in a top loader? I don’t think my dispenser will hold 3/4 cup of cleaner, plus they would mix right away before ever getting near the clothes. Does it matter if the washing soda and vinegar sit together for a bit? Thanks!

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    • Sara says

      August 3, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      Jennifer, my machine is a top loader as well. If you’re concerned about the vinegar mixing right away, just add it during the rinse cycle rather than putting it in the cup for the softener.

      Reply
  8. Roxie says

    August 10, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    tried it, and it came out fresh smelling. the last two comforters had to be thrown away.
    Thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 11, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      Oh I’m so glad it worked well for you, Roxie! It really is incredible! Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  9. Jamie says

    November 28, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Hi. I have a front loader. Can u tell me where to add the peroxide? Vinegar? Baking soda? Do I just throw these directly into the drum?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      November 29, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      The peroxide should be added to the detergent dispenser and the WASHING SODA (not baking soda) could be added to the drum. The vinegar should go into the softener dispenser. Good luck!

      Reply
      • M says

        September 9, 2016 at 3:42 pm

        So the regular detergent we use is added to the same place the peroxide goes? So it gets mixed? I initially got it wrong and put the washing soda in the drum, peroxide where detergent goes and vinegar to the fabric softener. It came out ok. Took the sour part of the dog smell out but not all of it. Basically good not great. but I never used detergent. Also are your measurements for a large load? Thanks for any input.

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        • Sara says

          September 10, 2016 at 10:13 pm

          I have a top loader, so I put the detergent and peroxide into the drum with the blanket and I put the vinegar in my softener dispenser. When I wash her blanket I normally don’t wash anything else with it, so it’s a pretty small load. If you’re washing a larger load, try doubling the peroxide and vinegar. Good luck and let me know how it turns out!

          Reply
  10. Kristi Saunders says

    December 14, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Such a great discovery! I will put the dog blankets for washing straightaway! I also have dogs and I know what kind of mess makers there fluffy and adorable doggies are so I am armed with a steam cleaner, Eureka Brushroll vacuum and a doggie bathroom. We spend a lot of time out with the dogs and sometimes after it rains they are very dirty and if you let them in the house like this it could be a disaster! Thanks for the helpful post! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 14, 2015 at 8:27 pm

      I get so excited when I hear that someone is going to try this at home. I promise you it works! You’re going to be so impressed!

      Reply
  11. Corey says

    January 22, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    Hi! Do you know if this is OK to do in a high efficiency washer?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 24, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      I wouldn’t see why not, Corey!

      Reply
  12. Barb Carroll says

    January 29, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    I have a furry baby the same breed except black. I come home from work -I am a nurse and crawl into bed only to get up and find the frebreze. I’ m ready to retire and getting recipes to make my own cleaning products. I am taking everything off the bed and into the washer.God bless . will be following you.

    Reply
  13. Maria says

    February 21, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Thanks Sara for this tip, I knew that baking soda is good to remove pet smells from blankets, but it is better when I use with hydrogen peroxide and vinegar

    Reply
    • Sara says

      February 21, 2016 at 9:24 pm

      You are so welcome! Yes, the peroxide really is the magic ingredient I think! Some people have also had luck just washing with baking soda, but I think the hydrogen peroxide is a must!

      Reply
  14. Debbie says

    April 11, 2016 at 8:11 am

    Where do you find the washing soda? We have 3 fur babies…..2 Yorkies and a English Springer Spaniel (he’s 9 months old). I really need to do this!!!!! ??

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    • Sara says

      April 11, 2016 at 8:34 am

      Hi Debbie! You have your hands full with those fur babies! 🙂 You can find washing soda in the same aisle as laundry detergent. In our local Walmart it is usually by some of the stain fighting products like Oxiclean, etc.

      Reply
  15. Raven says

    June 16, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    Did this today with my dogs bed and blanket. It certainly worked and I will be washing his stuff this way from now on!!

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    • Sara says

      June 18, 2016 at 11:17 pm

      Isn’t it amazing?! So glad it worked for you!

      Reply
  16. Silas Knight says

    July 22, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    I hate having blankets that smell like dog. Don’t get me wrong, I love my dog, but she does not smell very good. So, thanks for the tips on getting the smell out. I have never heard of washing soda before, but I will have to try it out.

    Reply
  17. Jenna jensen says

    September 4, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    I’m very excited to try this tonight! I had two questions, but the first question about where to put everything in a front loader was already asked and answered! Thank you!

    My second question is on how to dry?

    I have two catahoula leopards (yes, they are dogs!). Both are about 75 pounds and big babies! Aros is 7 and Barbie is 9.5. Barbie has very sensitive skin to chemicals such as Febreze, so I try to keep her stuff as natural as possible which is why I’m excited for your post.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 7, 2016 at 5:44 am

      I can’t wait to hear how your blankets turned out, Jenna. In winter I do throw the blankets in the dryer – in summer, I’ll hang them outside on the side of our deck or a clothesline.

      Reply
    • Barb Roy says

      May 16, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      My Olde English Bulldog is very allergic to Febreeze. My vet said most dogs have an allergic reaction to it.

      Reply
  18. Michelle says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    I have 2 Black and Tan Coonhounds and a Bloodhound. They get a good funk going as a pack, but mostly our Bloodhound is the big stinker! I made custom beds out of washable heavy upholstery and couldn’t get the smell out when I washed. I used 1/2 cup Borax, 1/2 cup Oxi Clean, 1/2 cup vodka, 1/4 cup peroxide (in my front loader detergent compartments) and then 1/2 cup vinegar in rinse (fabric softer compartment). Amazing results! Completely smell free when it came out! I freshen up with 1/2 water, 1/2 vodka and a few drops of tea tree oil on beds, chairs, couches, and carpets. Thank you for the wonderful advice.

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  19. Shelleen says

    March 18, 2017 at 11:24 am

    OMG….thank you so much for this recipe!!! I have two fur babies that like to take over all my blankets and even though they get regular baths they STINK up all my blankets ??. I have washed two loads already and am now washing my towels in the same stuff. Everything smells so fresh!! Now off to bath the fur babies so they smell just as clean!!

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    • Sara says

      March 21, 2017 at 10:14 pm

      I’m so glad it worked so well for you! Glad your blankets, towels and fur babies are now all squeaky clean!

      Reply
  20. anon says

    June 16, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    Just get to the point.

    I Dont care to read a novel first, about your dog and then eventually read about the remedy to remove the smells from blankets twenty chapters later.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      June 16, 2017 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks for stopping by. I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy reading about our dog, Belle. We’re pretty fond of her around here and she’s part of our family. . .and this site. I hope the recipe works for you and I appreciate you leaving a comment.

      Reply
  21. Priscilla says

    September 25, 2017 at 9:46 am

    Is there a formula using washing soda for something that can’t go in the washer? Say…a stinky outdoor rug that can be hosed down? Thanks for your tips!

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    • Sara says

      September 28, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      You could try hand washing/scrubbing the rug with the same ingredients. Amounts don’t need to be perfect. Just the combination should do the job. Good luck!

      Reply
  22. Anna R says

    November 3, 2017 at 10:41 am

    I have several dogs, never thought I’d find something that would take that doggie smell away. Thanks for your pin. I tried it and it works. I’m know using it all the time for other smells I want knocked out of my laundry.

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    • Sara says

      November 6, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      It’s amazing isn’t it? People never believe me when I tell them the recipe REALLY works! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Penny says

    November 14, 2017 at 11:51 am

    I can’t wait to try this! I have 3 fur babies and don’t have an odor problem with the 2 bigger dogs bedding it’s the mini pin chihuahua mix blankets that really smell. I can pre soak & wash multiple times with vinegar, odoBan & detergent, they come out smelling really clean, the problem is when I go to change out her bedding all the clean blankets smell again. I even have to keep her blankets in the garage because they made the closet smell so bad. So my question is does this recipe last longer than just out of the wash?

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    • Sara says

      November 17, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      Penny, I can’t wait to hear if this worked for you and what you think. To make things last longer, maybe you could try applying dry shampoo on your pups between baths. It may keep their bedding smelling nicer for longer, too!

      Reply
  24. Marlena says

    March 2, 2018 at 1:23 am

    Will this work on animal pee too?

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    • Sara says

      March 3, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      Yes it will! Good luck and let me know your thoughts on the results!

      Reply
      • Marlena says

        March 7, 2018 at 3:18 am

        So itll work on any kind of a pee in general? Could I just wash it in warm water with detergent and softener, or will there still me a smell or a stain? My blanket is light purple on the inside and purple floral flowers on the front.

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  25. massie block says

    March 5, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    i tried this and really wanted it to work…..sadly, it did not.

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    • Sara says

      March 9, 2018 at 7:19 am

      Oh no, really?! What kind of smell were you trying to get out?

      Reply
      • Courtney Daniels says

        January 26, 2021 at 8:19 pm

        Hello. I have used your method several several times and it has always worked for me. I have even saved your recipe in my phone! I do have a question/concern though. My cocker spaniel recently peed on our bed. It soaked through the bed clothes into the mattress. Is there a solution I can make up that I could spray on the mattress to get this horrible smell out? 😀

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  26. Beth Fabel says

    March 19, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    I used this today in my front loader on some stinky dog smell blankets and it worked well, no smell at all. I put the peroxide in with the detergent, the vinegar in the fabric softener dispenser and the washing soda in the drum. Very happy, thank you!

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    • Sara says

      March 23, 2018 at 10:43 pm

      Oh, I’m so happy it worked for you! You are welcome!

      Reply
  27. Missy says

    April 10, 2018 at 10:47 pm

    Thank you!! Bought an old couch for the playroom and some of the cushion covers had a dog smell. I’d washed them several times and my bionic nose could still smell it but this actually made them smell sweet!!

    Also, I didn’t have washing powder so I used Borax, and it worked great.

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    • Sara says

      April 13, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      Awesome! So glad it worked and it’s great to know you can sub Borax for the washing powder!

      Reply
  28. Kirsten says

    May 27, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    This method worked WONDERS for me! Thank you so much! My throw blankets and couch covers always smell faintly dog like even after a wash and I hate offering them to guests but I just tried this method and the smell is ENTIRELY gone! I did a large load of blankets and just doubled the vinegar and peroxide and it worked perfectly. From a fellow pup lover/smell hater, thank you! Next step is to try the dry shampoo!

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    • Sara says

      May 30, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      I’m so glad it worked for you Kirsten!! It’s pretty amazing, isn’t it?!

      Reply
  29. Mari says

    July 9, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    OMG! It totally worked! I had a group of dog blankets that smelled like…ummmm, frankly, butt! I have had them cleaned many times and they’ve always returned with a foul smell. I tried your recipe and nothing. No butt, no foul! I am so happy…next, the dog bed….thank you for the wonderful suggestion!

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    • Sara says

      July 18, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      I’m so glad it worked for you, Mari! Isn’t it freeing to know you finally discovered a solution to remove the stink?! LOL

      Reply
  30. Csp says

    August 1, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Hi there any tips on where to find washing soda? All my local stores only carry there baking soda… anything else that would work that might be easier to find?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 3, 2018 at 10:38 pm

      Do you have a Walmart close by or are you in the states that you can order online? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Arm-Hammer-Super-Washing-Soda-Booster-55-Oz/19407690

      Reply
  31. Mary Kay Hawkshead says

    August 24, 2018 at 9:06 am

    This sounds like a real odor cure. I do have one question, though. Are the proportions you listed for a small, medium or large load? I have 2 queen size fleece blankets that my granddaughter’s dog plopped on while they were in the laundry basket waiting their turn for the dryer. My washer has a huge tub and both will fit at the same time.

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    • Sara says

      August 25, 2018 at 10:53 am

      I think you should be able to keep the recipe as is and see how the blankets turn out. If you still sense an odor, you can try to strengthen the amount of ingredients used.

      Reply
  32. Mary Kay Hawkshead says

    August 27, 2018 at 8:05 am

    This worked like a dream! My granddaughter’s 2 fleece blankets that her huge dog mistakenly cuddled up in were near being trashed, because after 3 attempts with expensive odor removers just failed miserably. I doubled the recipe because the blankets were each queen size, and used less detergent, as the blankets had just been through washings. What a surprise when removing them from the washer! Absolutely no odor. The same result after drying. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

    Reply
  33. pieter says

    August 27, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    sounds great when you have a blanket, we have 2 Dobermans laying on the outside furniture , what about pillowcases that dont come off the pillow can you make a mixture in a bowl ? or spray it on the pillows ? thanks pieter

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    • Sara says

      September 2, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      For a pillow spray, try this:

      1 cup hydrogen peroxide
      1 tsp baking soda
      1 drop liquid dish soap (I use Dawn)

      Mix all ingredients together in a spray bottle and then spray the pillows. Let me know if this fixes your problem! Good luck!

      Reply
  34. Jeanette says

    August 30, 2018 at 9:18 am

    This totally worked! Thank you so much, Rosie’s Bear blanket used to be my daughters “lovey” and is 21 years old.

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    • Sara says

      September 2, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      I’m so glad, Jeanette!

      Reply
  35. virginia english says

    September 3, 2018 at 7:21 am

    Would this combination of items work in a he washer? And, if so, do you add the arm and hammer and perioxide right into the tub or into the detergent cup? Thanks

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    • Sara says

      September 4, 2018 at 10:45 am

      I would add the washing soda to the detergent cup and the peroxide to the bleach dispenser.

      Reply
  36. Hadassah says

    September 19, 2018 at 11:17 am

    Thanks so much!! I have a poodle and they aren’t supposed to have a smell but he stinks so bad when he goes even just 1 1/2 weeks without a bath and his blanket and kennel reek of him!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 3, 2018 at 9:51 am

      How did the recipe work out for you, Hadassah?

      Reply
  37. Lawrence says

    September 25, 2018 at 12:00 am

    Some great ideas there. Very useful.

    Reply
  38. robert says

    October 29, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Hey there thanks for the tips. Pure awesomeness. How do you reccomend drying the blanket afterwards?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      November 17, 2018 at 11:33 pm

      I just put mine in the dryer. Air drying would also be an option if you have a place to hang the blanket up.

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  39. Yesenia says

    November 4, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    There’s still a faint smell of dog on everything I washed using this method D:

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    • Sara says

      November 21, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      I would put everything through the same cycle again. This method has worked for me every time.

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  40. Angel Bogart says

    March 18, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    Thank you for mentioning that blankets that have been soiled by pet odors could be washed by combining hydrogen peroxide with washing soda. Mom would surely love it that the mixture doesn’t stain and wouldn’t at all harm the soft, furry blanket that the twins use for their pet playtime. This is for simple pet odor and stains though that the cleaners could do themselves. For tougher stains, I’d suggest that Mom consider getting professional pet odor removal.

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  41. Sara says

    April 14, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    This mixture is absolutely AMAZING!!! I washed 2 large 1 medium and 2 small blankets all in one load using the exact measurments and no dog smell on any of them!!

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    • Sara says

      April 18, 2019 at 9:35 pm

      I am so glad it worked for you, Sara! It really is pretty incredible. Once you use it, you’re a believer! 🙂

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  42. Jennifer says

    May 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm

    It totally worked! Thank you for posting. I was ready to throw out all my fur baby blankets(6 total) she had gotten sick on them, and could not get the smell out, this was wash attempt number 4, and was finally a success. I’m sharing this with every dog owner I know.

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  43. Debbie Hunt says

    June 26, 2019 at 10:31 am

    thanks for the tip on how to get rid of that dog smell on blankets…
    I’m going to try it with Mavericks (dog) jacket. my question is…… The hydrogen peroxide comes a few different ways I’ve seen 3%…6%. unsure which bottle to buy?looking forward to hearing from you, so i can go and wash some somethings
    Thanks for your time Debbie

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    • Sara says

      June 29, 2019 at 12:05 am

      Debbie, I would use 3%. Let me know how your blankets turn out!

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  44. Saskia says

    August 12, 2019 at 9:51 am

    Do you think I could make this work for hand wash?

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    • Sara says

      August 19, 2019 at 10:27 pm

      Yes! I would try and soak the blanket in the solution for awhile before hand washing.

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  45. Millicent says

    August 28, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    We have a black/blue & white bully type dog with adorable crooked ears rescued from death row at a high kill shelter in S. Calif – after flying out there I drove him back to our Midwest home saving his life & he bringing joy to ours. Our effort to help get to “save them all” & not ignore nor contribute to the problem. No restrictions, we keep human sitting surfaces & beds covered with dog blankets. The artificial fibers get to smelling funky over time of normal use, after regurgitation of grass balls, licking paws n such. One thing had worked but the same strong odor retuned in a few days. Cannot wait to try this and hope it knocks out the funk longer. Appreciate you sharing your solution.

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    • Sara says

      September 6, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      Please check back with your results please! Would love to know your thoughts and whether or not the solution worked for you!

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      • Millicent says

        September 29, 2019 at 12:42 pm

        THIS WORKED – I AM DELIGHTED!!! It’s been about a month since I used this technique and still no funky odor has returned. Thank you for sharing! I have passed it along to my BFFs – one has a rescued German Shepherd kept in a kennel her whole life used for breeding then dumped at a shelter after she was too old to breed (she had never walked on carpet nor up/down stairs before) and the other two have rescued hunting breed dogs that had been kept in outdoor kennels (which are almost no better than shelters) then dumped by their owners for reasons like they didn’t win hunting titles. For all of our dogs, their new homes are thousands times better than with their former breeders/owners. We all have this same smelly blanket problem because all our dogs are indoors living with their family/pack and get blankets to snuggle in! I am delighted to finally have found a solution to keep them smelling fresh.

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        • Sara says

          October 1, 2019 at 8:44 am

          And I am DELIGHTED to hear that it worked for you and your friends. Thank you for everything you do for all the pups out there needing help!

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  46. Jackie says

    April 2, 2020 at 9:57 am

    Hi I have read through all the comments so far, but no one has asked the question regarding the hydrogen peroxide used in the recipe, what % is the hydrogen peroxide. Here in the UK it is sold in either 3%, 6%, or 9% solutions. I have tried to source solutions above 9% ie 100% & 35% but you need a license to buy chemicals that strong. Would be grateful of a quick answer as the smell is getting bad now. Many Thanks.

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    • Sara says

      April 2, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      Hi Jackie, I believe what I used was 3%. Good luck and let me know how the recipe works for you!

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  47. Emma says

    May 5, 2020 at 5:30 am

    I am so so grateful for this! I have two small dogs and they sleep with me at night. I sleep with two soft blankets in addition to my regular bed spread. My dogs cuddle with me and the blankets at night which resulted in the blankets ending up really smelly. I was really frustrated after washing them several times because they are my personal blankets and I didn’t want to have to throw them out! I was so excited to try this and I’m so glad it worked! Truly a life-saver! Thank you! (ps I know this thread/post is old, but I thought I’d share my thanks anyways!)

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    • Sara says

      May 5, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      Emma, recipes like this one never get old because THEY WORK! So glad it worked for you and I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.

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  48. Joanie Kirkpatrick says

    July 16, 2020 at 8:36 am

    This is great, thank you! Do you have any suggestions for getting all the dog hair out of the blankets at the same time? I pull them out of the washer and they are still covered in hair! Makes me crazy!

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    • Sara says

      July 18, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      So, this may sound crazy but I have a Dyson vacuum and I have my husband and kids hold the corners of the blanket tight while I vacuum it on the lowest setting (both sides). It actually gets quite a bit of the hair out. It’s a bit more difficult if you have short-haired dogs, but it’s worth giving it a try. I would do the vacuuming before throwing the blanket in the washer.

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  49. Angela says

    August 11, 2020 at 10:04 am

    I know this post is a few years old, but I stumbled across this when I was googling “how get pee smell out of blankets”. We have a new puppy and his crate blanket stinks! I was waiting for my special “dog pee” specific cleaner to arrive in the mail so I thought I’d give yours a shot. It worked incredibly! (And the first wash too!)

    I have an HE washer. I put the washing soda and peroxide in the drum and the vinger in my softener spot. Then detergent in the normal spot. (I’ve mixed detergent with the peroxide in the detergent slot and that works too) I couldn’t believe how well it worked. Literally no stink!

    A week later, I got the other cleaner in the mail. I tried it and the blanket was still stinky after wash! I followed up with your recipe and it came out perfect! I will always use this!

    (I tried it on my kids’ stinky hockey clothes and it worked mostly. I think those smells are for life, lol)

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    • Sara says

      August 14, 2020 at 7:37 am

      I’m so glad it worked for you, Angela! As far as the hockey clothes, maybe a bit of soaking in the solution before immediately washing would help to really penetrate the odors. So glad you found a homemade method that works better than store bought!

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  50. Largo says

    August 11, 2020 at 8:50 pm

    I have three Golden Retrievers. They have dog beds with blankets, and we use quilts for car rides in the back of the SUV, and for RV traveling. Although they get baths and grooming regularly, there’s still that stinky dog smell on their bedding. And they weren’t smelling any better after washing them… until I tried your “recipe! Super easy and works like a charm! Thank you so much for sharing!! And your pup is beautiful!

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    • Sara says

      August 14, 2020 at 7:35 am

      I’m so glad the recipe worked for you! Three golden retrievers? That sounds like heaven and lots of trouble at the same time! LOL I’ll make sure to share this comment with my Belle Boo. 🙂

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  51. Courtney Daniels says

    October 19, 2020 at 9:30 am

    How does it work on king size comforters? We have two cocker spaniels and a chihuaha and they all three sleep with us at night? I bought the ingredients but just wondering how all this would work on an actual comforter?

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    • Sara says

      October 20, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      It should work just fine on a king size comforter!

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      • Courtney Daniels says

        October 24, 2020 at 6:52 am

        So use the same amount of ingredients with the comforter?

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        • Sara says

          October 26, 2020 at 9:23 pm

          Yes! Let us know your results!

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  52. Peggy Sands says

    November 21, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    Tried everything.
    The only thing that worked for me was about 3 cups of bleach in wash water with HEX, soaked for a few hours or overnight.

    That was after multiple washings with pine sol, vinegar and baking soda. I’ve been working for 3 weeks to get the smell out of a pillow, comforter, sheets and comforter cover I loaned a friend for 2 mos.

    Good luck everyone.

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    • Peggy Sands says

      November 21, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      oh and then leave it in the sun / outside for awhile.

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