Cleaning 101

When removing the loose dirt and hair from your brushes isn’t enough, grooming tool cleaning will require you to get soapy. Fill up a bucket with warm water, squirt in some gentle dish soap, and mix up the suds.

Once your soapy mixture is ready, dunk your brushes and let them soak for a couple of minutes. Swirl, swish, and scrub them around in the soapy water, making sure to get between the bristles to remove that deep-down grunge that is sometimes hard to see.

This sudsy step will help kill germs and remove irritants that can get trapped in grooming tools from daily use.

3. The final rinse

After you’ve gotten your brushes all soapy and scrubbed, it’s time for the final rinse. Lay your brushes down, bristle-side up, and rinse with fresh water from the hose or sink until all the soapy bubbles have disappeared.

This final rinse will wash away whatever hair and dirt is left on your brushes, and also helps to make sure that you aren’t left with a soapy film after all your hard work.

4. Let your grooming tools dry

Now that your brushes have gotten a good washing, the last step is to let them dry. To let your brushes dry out naturally, lay them out in a clean, sunny spot with plenty of fresh air that is away from the hustle and bustle of the barn aisle. This step prevents the excess moisture from getting trapped between the bristles, which could cause mold.

Once your brushes are completely dry, they should be neatly put away in your grooming tote so they’ll be ready the next time your pony comes in from the field after a nice roll in the mud.

Grooming your pony can be very relaxing for both of you, and you definitely don’t want grime intruding on your precious time together. Giving your grooming supplies a deep clean can help make sure you’re not leaving any gunk behind during a grooming session and guarantee your pony’s coat has a megawatt shine.