Can anyone recommend some sort of detergent/disinfectant that I can use to scrub my kennels down with. I have a run paved with concrete slabs and am very conscious I don`t want urine to get absorbed in, smell constantly and attract all sorts of unpleasant things. I have three huskies so urine is in plentiful supply!

Is there a solution someone can recommend and is relatively cheap as I do this once a day generally (neighbours must wonder what I`m doing at 6 in the morning!) Obviously I don`t want to use anything that may upset the dogs.

Hi!
I know several people who use professional choice cleaning products.
www.profchoice.co.uk
They do a cleaning range and a bathtime range. I like all of their peoducts.
Alternatively you may be able to get hold of a good disinfectant through your vet.

Caz

I use the Professional Choice disinfectant combined with their deodoriser - expensive, but it works (no pongs!)

I also use it in the summerhouse for the cats - no pongs there either - not even from Buster my (shortly to be) ex-stud cat!

Margot

Tri-gene is very good, you can get it in large containers, several litres (sorry, dont know how much without looking)
Shoulkd be able to find it on google, vet surgeries use it as well as kennels.

I use Oderkill but don't need to use it much in the kennel as the dogs aren't there much so not sure how good it is for regular use. (sorry, not much help)

Helen

What about good old jeys fluid a little goes a long way it may smell a bit strong but it does the job

One warning about Jeyes fluid - can't use it near cats! I can't think what the ingredient is that causes problems - but you should never use a disinfectant that turns "milky" when diluted near cats.

Margot

It's Phenol that is the chemical that is toxic to cats
Anne

Thanks - blonde moment coinciding with a senior moment........ happening far to frequently....

Er - what's my name?:D

Margotx!

You also have to be careful if the drain runs into a sceptic tank, as some disinfectants kill everything, including the bacteria which breaks down the effluent, thus causing problems.

I can recommend Bac to Nature for cleaning and removal of odour - it is entirely biological and is safe for animals - can even use it on them if they have an accident! It uses microbes I think to eat the matter that causes the smell so it is not masking but removing it. It really works - I have been using it on concrete and gravel for about a year and it is wonderful stuff. You buy it in concentrated form but it lasts for ages and in fact you find yourself needing to use it less often over time (seems to have a residual effect).

http://www.bioscienceyork.org.uk/members/Company_Details.cfm?CompanyID=1197 for details.
I have no connection to this company except as a satisfied customer!
good luck, Janet

I have house cats which on occasion go into the garden when dogs are in the run. Altho they don`t go near it I would be really worried about using something like Jeyes that might hurt them. Is it the vapours or contact that could do it. Is it poisoness to them then.

This sounds like something I should use perhaps everynow and then rather than every day otherwise I would worry myself too much

Thanks

I don't have kennels and runs but I do have a lot of terraces and hard areas where the dogs "go". I have used Tri-gene for the last few years and it is very good, seems to deodorise as well as clean and disinfect. Smells nice too!

SB

Hi

I use 'Battles Black'. info

It works as good as JEYS but its cheeper (it still turns milky when diluted though).

HTH.

Hi yes Jeyes is poisionous to cats so you need to be very careful with it.Gillian

hi,i use zoflora it is anti-bacterial,smells nice (comes in 4 different aromas) and it is very cheap.

Zoflora and Odourkill are whatr I use for my kennels and runs. They smell great. A little bleach added with one of the above really scrubs up well.

Freddie,
its really dangerous to mix products as they can lead to very dangerous fumes.... (or so im told)

Donna and charliex

I have for years now washed down with diluted bleach in a bucket of water. Jeyes fluid reacts with the ammonia in urine and will start to stink, also there is a warning on Jeyes that it is harmfull and can burn.

I use Dettol every other day and then diluted oudourkill everyday !

It gets rid of all nasty niffs ! :)

Lucy

I know it is not quite the same thing but when we have pups we rotate the cleansing agent. One day we use "Tri-gene" the next "Fairy Liquid" and the third bleach, we don't mix the chemicals ever. The logic is that whilst the Tri-gene is excellent for general bugs etc. some "nasties" have a protective waxy coat and so are not penetrated by the disinfectant. The fairy Liquid degreases the waxy coat and the bugs dry out and die, the bleach kills everything but I prefer to use that fairly sparingly. It was a regime recommended by my vet yonks ago and it has worked for me.

SB

at home i use either jeyes, normally only once a fortnight, then either pine disinfectant, zoflora, or 'lime' disinfectant from the wholesalers.
at work i use dettol, and zoflora because of the birds of prey and a jet wash, no nasty niffs at home or work

Just bumping this one up to the top.

I've just got some "Professional Choice" disinfectant, "Viruside plus". It doesn't state whether or not it needs to be rinsed off after use - I'll give them a ring later on to find out.

Cathy.

I rang them today & they said it is safer to rinse.
Cathy.

Thanks Jackyjat

I must have a memory like a sieve !!

Lucy
xx

Is it just me or does the Professional Choice site no longer sell products other than shampoo?

I was trying to buy some of their disinfectant to wash down the yard......it smelt great and is just what is needed as the weather warms up.

Anyone have any other equally good suggestions to alternative products in the same sort of price/quality range please?

Biological Soap Powder.

Have used this for years-soak in very hot water and then scrub the kennel then leave for couple hours then rinse with cold water.

Can leave a white residue behind if not given a rinse-soon goes when rain comes.

Kills all smells.

I use supermarkets own brands not the expensive brands.

My pal let a house out and the owners had ten toy breeds-when they left there was a strong smell of urine-she threw on several buckets of soap powder/water, left for two days rinsed off and smell gone.

I use either zoflora lily fresh, or my fave is safe 4 (apple flavour) it is lovely, but expensive.

Biological Washing Liquid, scrub, leave for about half an hour then rinse - I use Tesco's 'Prisoner' or Morrisons Value - both work a treat :)

You're not wrong about Safe4 being expensive! :-O
Decided to go back to Mistral 4 x 5l inc postage = £28. 

http://www.mistral.ie/index.php

In my opinion not quite as good as Professional Choice but it seems Professional Choice (disinfectants range) no longer exist :-(

I will soon have a yard that smells of bubblegum, floral and lemon! :-D

> I will soon have a yard that smells of bubblegum, floral and lemon! :-D

:-)  I think we all have our favourites!  Having tried all the range, I now only order spearmint and eucalyptus.  Both smell nice and fresh.

I love Jeyes fluid, but do not now use it where dogs or cat are. the E.E.C. class it as a carcinogenic ( could cause forms of cancer), and apparently can be absorbed through their feet pads. so I don't like to risk it.