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DIY Dog Dry Shampoo

An easy-to-make dog dry shampoo with baking soda and essential oils. It neutralizes odors and helps pull excess dirt and oil out of your dog's coat. Use for a dry dog bath without stripping your dog's coat of its natural oils!
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Keyword: diy

Materials

  • ½ Cup Baking Soda
  • ½ Cup Cornstarch (can sub arrowroot powder)
  • 2-3 drops Lavender Essential Oil (optional)

Instructions

  • Mix together the baking soda and cornstarch until combined.
  • Take a tablespoon of the powder and put into a small bowl. Add your Lavender essential oil and use a fork to combine by "mashing" the mix together.
  • Add the scented powder back to the the rest of the batch and mix thoroughly to distribute scent. Store in a jar until you need it!

How to Use

  • Sprinkle a small amount of dry shampoo into your dog's coat. A fine mesh strainer can help evenly distribute powder.
  • Use your fingers to work the powder into your dog's coat like a massage. Let sit for 10 minutes or so.
  • Brush out excess powder. You can also use your fingers to tousle your dog's fur to shake out the excess.

Notes

If your dog has sensitive skin, skip the scent and do a little test patch to ensure the baking soda won't irritate.