DIY Dog Paw Cleaner

DIY Dog Paw Cleaner

Ever take your dog for a walk and they end up with dirty paws? That is when a DIY dog paw cleaner is really handy to have around.

These are great for those rainy days when your dog comes home with muddy paws. A paw washer is also really handy when you go for walks on the beach.

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When you get back to the car you can rinse off all that salt and sand before getting into the car. It also helps to keep your dog from licking and ingesting all that salt.

While you can buy a paw washer at pretty much any pet store or online at places like Amazon. We are going to show you how to DIY one from Dollar Tree supplies.

What Is A Paw Cleaner?

It is a cup-size container that normally has little rubber or silicone fringes or brushes inside. While there are some powered ones that spin or swash the water to clean the paw, most are simply done by donking the paw inside the cup.

It is used to clean dirt and debris off of the paw.

What to clean dog’s paws with?

Many like to use these handy little cleaners for a few reasons. First, it helps to keep mud, dirt, and sand out of your car or home. Makes for much less clean-up this way when a dog comes back from a muddy walk or a trip to the beach.

The other reason people like to use these is that it also helps with the health of your pet. The paws are what come in contact with all kinds of germs, bacteria, and salt.

Giving them a good washing when they have been exposed to such things will keep the dog from licking the paws to clean them and then ingesting such things.

If you like this DIY paw cleaner, here are a few others to try.

• DIY Dog Snuffle Mat – A Dollar Tree Craft
• DIY Dollar Tree Slow Feeder Dog Bowl
• Pet Bed – Dollar Tree No-Sew Dog Craft

DIY Dog Paw Washer

Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 1
Skill: easy

Supplies Needed to make a DIY Dog Paw Washer

• Razor Knife
• Epoxy
• 6 Silicone Basting Brushes
• Hot Glue Gun & Glue Stick
• 1 Travel Coffee Mug
• Wood Craft Stick
• Paper Plate

How to Make a DIY Dog Paw Cleaner

Cut the ends of the brushes with a razor knife. You only need to cut about a 1/4 inch from where the fringe starts.

Then on two of the cut-off ends, cut heads down the middle lengthwise to make two pieces.

On the paper plate mix some epoxy together using the craft stick.

Now add a small amount of the mixed epoxy to the flat-cut end of the brushes that you split in half. Leave a little space at each end as you will add some hot glue there.

Add a small dot of hot glue on those bare ends to hold the brush while the epoxy dries.

Press the brush with glue about halfway down on the inside of the cup. You want the brush to be up and down like the length of the cup.

Then glue one on the opposite side of the cup. Repeat with the other two cut pieces on the other two sides of the cup.

Around the top inner edge, we will glue the other four brush pieces. Use epoxy and hot glue just as before.

This time don’t glue them so they are up and down but glue them so you see the side of them. Allow to fully dry before using.

How to clean dog paws after walk?

After you are done walking your dog, take your dog paw cleaner cup and simply remove the top from the cup. Add a little water to the cup.

You can also add a few drops of your favorite dog shampoo or paw cleaner if you like but it is not required.

Then simply lift the dog’s paw and dip it in and out of the cup a few times until it is clean. Repeat the steps with the other paws.

It may take a few times of doing this before your dog allows you to do all four paws.

When you are done, discard the water and rinse the cup with water, and allow it to fully dry before placing the lid back on the cup.