How do you clean horse brushes?

Question

What type of soap do you need to use and what is the easiest way?

Answer 1

Well... if you just want to clean the brushes a little... here's some info:

Take another brush and comb it through the brush that you want to clean. The brush that u are combing through the dirty one, will pick up all the horse hair that is stuck in the brushes.

BUT... it also depends on what kind of brush you would like to use. If you are talking about a curry comb or a hoof pick (not a brush.... but just in case) then you could just wash those with soap and water.


But... if you want to wash a hard brush, soft brush, etc. Then, they make items that are made to clean them. Just go to your nearest tack shop, horse shop, saddle shop, etc. and ask one of the workers. They should have it.

GOOD LUCK! AND HAPPY RIDING!

Answer 2

Well, for quick cleaning of built up hair and dirt use a shedding blade-- and just run it through the brush from top to bottom in quick, jerking movements =D They are made to help remove a horses winter coat, come spring time-- but they are great for cleaning the brushes too. You can just see the dirt and dust fly out! Here is a picture of one if you don't know what it is or can't place the name with the object...

http://www.kyhorse.com/store/groomingequipment/sheddingblade.htm

They are shown as around 4$ here but you can find them at petsmart for like . 99 cents-- they make them for dogs too.

You can soak the brushes in hot/warm water and just put dish soap in-- as long as it's rinsed out it won't cause any harm at all-- leave them in the sun to dry and when they are done drop a few drops of baby oil onto the bristles and gently rub it through to keep the brush soft!

Answer 3

Please find a link attached on Disinfecting Your Horse Stalls, Clothes, Brushes i hope this helps alot with your question.

To Disinfect Your Grooming Tools:
Clean your brushes and grooming tools at least once a month to help prevent skin problems from developing and spreading, particularly if grooming tools are shared among several horses.
Remove all hair.
Soak and scrub your brushes and tools in hot water and dish detergent to loosen and remove all oils, dander, scabs and other residue.
Prepare Lysol disinfectant solution (2 1/2 tablespoons per gallon of water); soak all grooming tools for 30 minutes. Discard solution. Allow tools to air dry, preferably in the sun. (Note: Wooden-handled tools might be damaged by soaking. Use tools that are made of materials that can be soaked safely--such as plastic or metal.)

Good Luck the horses

Answer 4

It depends on the brush. Some people bleach theirs and make sure they wash out all of the bleach really well afterwards. Otherwise, I just rinse 'em out, unless the last horse I groomed had fungus or something..

Answer 5

I soak mine in one part bleach, 3 parts warm water for about 30 minutes and then rinse them really well. Then I let them air-dry in the sun.

Answer 6

I sock mine in hot water and bleach then make sure you rinse them well and let them air dry!! the bleach will sanitize them and makes everything on them just disappear!!! to one bucket of hot water I add 1/4 cup bleach!! The key is to make sure they are rinsed and dry!!!

Answer 7

I soak mine in warm soapy water, rinse well, and let them dry in the sun.

Answer 8

When they get dirty or lots of hair in them I just buy another there not exspensive then you dont have to deal with soaking it with bleach & all that.

Answer 9

Soak it in urine.