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🐾 Get Rid of Your Pet’s Fleas Using Dawn Dish Soap and Table Salt — Here’s How
If your furry friend is scratching more than usual, chances are they’ve picked up some unwanted hitchhikers: fleas. These tiny pests are more than just annoying — they can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and even tapeworm infections in your pets.
Dawn dish soap + table salt = flea-fighting duo
It might sound too simple to be true, but this combo is surprisingly powerful when it comes to eliminating fleas both on your pet and in your home.
Let’s break down how it works — and how to do it safely.
🧼 Why Dawn Dish Soap Works on Fleas
Dawn (the classic blue one) isn’t just great at cutting grease — it’s also a non-toxic flea killer. Here’s why:
- Fleas have a waxy protective layer on their bodies that repels water.
- Dawn breaks down this wax, allowing water to penetrate and drown the flea.
- It also loosens flea eggs and larvae, washing them away before they hatch.
And unlike many harsh shampoos, Dawn is gentle on pets — as long as it’s used correctly and not overdone.
🧂 Why Table Salt Helps in Your Home
While Dawn helps with fleas on your pet, table salt is perfect for treating areas like carpets and pet bedding where flea eggs and larvae are hiding.
- Salt acts as a natural dehydrator, drying out flea eggs and killing larvae before they grow.
- It’s safe, affordable, and easy to sprinkle and vacuum up.
🐕 How to Use Dawn Dish Soap on Your Pet
✅ What You’ll Need:
- Warm water
- A small bowl of classic blue Dawn dish soap
- A fine-toothed flea comb
- Towels
🧴 Steps:
- Wet your pet’s coat thoroughly with warm water.
- Lather a small amount of Dawn into their fur, avoiding eyes and ears.
- Massage gently for 5–10 minutes, especially around the neck, belly, and tail (where fleas love to hide).
- Let it sit for a few minutes to kill the fleas.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry with a towel.
- Use a flea comb while the coat is still damp to remove dead fleas and eggs.
🔁 Repeat once a week if needed, but don’t overuse, as dish soap can dry out your pet’s skin over time.
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