Got a stinky pooch? Whip up this simple DIY coat freshening spray for dogs! We all love our pets, but we don’t necessarily love how they smell. Most dogs only need a bath every few weeks, but in-between baths the dirty dog smell can set in. Save your nose, furniture, and rugs with this coat freshening spray. This spray is easy to make and gentle on your dog’s coat and skin.
Each ingredient in the spray has a purpose. The apple cider vinegar balances pH and kills harmful bacteria. Both rosemary and peppermint are known for their antimicrobial properties and their ability to deodorize. Aloe vera alleviates itch and irritation. Glycerin is often found in soap to combat dry skin.
Together you have a fantastic smelling spray that will freshen your dog’s coat between baths without irritating or drying out their skin. Check out the video tutorial, then print out the instruction card to make this later!
DIY Coat Freshening Spray
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Material:
- 32 oz. plastic spray bottle
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 peppermint tea bag
- 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. aloe vera
- 1 tsp. glycerin
- 1 cup cold water (optional)
Directions:
- Add rosemary to peppermint tea bag by removing the staple and opening the bag. Use twine attached to tea bag to tie the bag closed.
- Drop the tea bag into the boiling water. Pour in apple cider vinegar, aloe, and glycerin.
- Stir and let sit until it cools to room temperature.
- Pour into spray bottle and discard any leftovers. If a lot of water evaporated while boiling, just top bottle off with an extra cup of water.
- To apply spray on pet’s coat, then gently rub away with a dry towel. Store spray in a cool dry place and shake before each use.
Print this DIY project for later:
PrintDIY Coat Freshening Spray for Dogs
Ingredients
- 32 oz. plastic spray bottle
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 peppermint tea bag
- 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. aloe vera
- 1 tsp. glycerin
- 1 cup cold water (optional)
Instructions
- Add rosemary to peppermint tea bag by removing the staple and opening the bag. Use twine attached to tea bag to tie the bag closed.
- Drop the tea bag into the boiling water. Pour in apple cider vinegar, aloe, and glycerin.
- Stir and let sit until it cools to room temperature.
- Pour into spray bottle and discard any leftovers. If a lot of water evaporated while boiling, just top bottle off with an extra cup of water.
- To apply spray on pet’s coat, then gently rub away with a dry towel. Store spray in a cool dry place and shake before each use.
You can also use this to clean your dog’s toys and bedding. Just be sure to spot-test it on any of your fancier dog beds. Do those exist? I’m sure they must, I’ve seen some pretty fancy-schmancy doggie stuff in my day! While you’re in the crafting mood, check out a few of our other doggy DIY’s!
DIY Homemade Dog Food Stand Made from Pallets: This is definitely a bigger project than our DIY coat freshening spray, so you might want to save it for a weekend.
DIY Mason Jar Dog Treat Holder: Not quite as involved as the dog food stand, this treat holder is a fun Saturday afternoon project!
Easy DIY Upcycled Jean Chew and Tug Dog Toy: As far as easy DIYs go, it really doesn’t get much simpler than this one. You can whip up a bunch of these in under an hour!
