Pets are nothing less than family members, and as such, they deserve all of our care and attention, which includes taking care of their hygiene. During the summer, washing your pets in the backyard can be a lot of fun for you and them but during colder months or rainy seasons is not so nice.
This is why here at Hudson Valley we have done our research and come up with the perfect solution for you and your pets: Adding a pet wash to your garage!
As your favorite Newburgh garage doors experts we care not only about your garage door but also about your home and your family, so read on and learn how to set up and seize to the maximum your pet washing station.
Build your pet wash station.
Start with the size of your pet in mind, the last thing you want to do is build a washing station that is too small or far too big for your pet; so, if necessary, measure the dimensions of your dog to avoid miscalculating the size of your washing station. Once you know exactly what size your station must be, you can start building.
- Consider your space.
You already know how big your pet station should be in order to comfortably fit and wash your pet. Now, you must consider the space you have in order to set up your station in a convenient spot of your garage. You must also take your plumbing lines into account and set up your drain in the right place as well.
- Choose the right fixtures and hardware.
A handheld shower head with a non-slip grip and a big drain are key. You should also consider, depending on the size of your pet, to add handlebars or something else for security, maybe a sink-like pet washing station is your way to go.
- Gear it up!
Think of all the things you are going to need! From hot water to brushes and from hangers to towels, you are going to need certain gear to make the experience comfortable for both you and your pet, including a non-slip floor pad or carpet. If your pet is not very fond of baths, you might need a bar or fixture to put a restrainer to your pet while you bathe it. And don’t forget your own gear for washing: non-slippery and impermeable shoes, apron and gloves.
- Leave room for storage and drying.
When washing your pets you are going to need more than just water and soap. You´ll need specialized products, towels, brushes and other things depending on the kind of pet you have and of course, you will need space to store it; which means , you better leave room around your pet wash station to keep all those things. You will also want to leave room to allow your pet to dry or even better gear up with a hair dryer for your station and set up space for this task.
Yes, you could allow your pet to air dry but on cold days let them out to dry is rather cruel, and unless you don’t mind your pets running around your home all wet and dripping, you should consider setting up a drying area.
- Add some style.
This is going to be a part of your home so, as the rest of it; this area should reflect your personal style. Don’t be afraid and add some personal touches, there are countless possibilities, styles and materials that you can use when building your pet wash station.
If you want to know in depth how to build the perfect pet-washing station for your garage, you can check out this tutorial with very detailed instructions, so you won’t miss a thing. And if what you want is a new garage door, maintenance for the one you already have or you need repairs for Newburgh garage doors, you can contact our professional team calling at (845) 876-2772.