{"id":9443,"date":"2019-05-03T11:00:49","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T15:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=9443"},"modified":"2019-05-03T11:00:49","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T15:00:49","slug":"6-ways-to-destroy-your-dog-grooming-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/6-ways-to-destroy-your-dog-grooming-equipment","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to DESTROY Your Dog Grooming Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>QC Pet Studies graduate Casey Bechard works as a full-time dog groomer and shop manager at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.offleashgrooming.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Off The Leash Pet Grooming<\/a>\u00a0in Regina, Canada. Today, she shares the 6 mistakes every rookie dog groomer makes their first year!<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]Behind every good dog groomer is a trusty grooming kit. Trust me, your tools can make-or-break your grooms. As you progress through your dog grooming career, you\u2019ll find what tools work and don\u2019t work for you.<\/p>\n<p>Once you know how to use your dog grooming equipment, you must know how to care for them. Taking good care of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2018\/05\/groomers-guide-whats-included-free-dog-grooming-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your professional dog grooming kit<\/a> is important if you want them to last. This can come down to a number of different measures: cleaning, disinfecting, handling properly, storing, etc\u2026 The best place to start is knowing what <em>not<\/em> to do!<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m going to share a list of 6 ways people <em>destroy <\/em>their professional dog grooming equipment, and then give insight on how to care for them. Keep reading!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/6-ways-to-destroy-your-dog-grooming-equipment\/#1_Dropping_your_grooming_scissors_and_clippers\" >1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dropping your grooming scissors and clippers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/6-ways-to-destroy-your-dog-grooming-equipment\/#2_Leaving_hair_in_your_clipper_comb_attachments\" >2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaving hair in your clipper comb attachments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/6-ways-to-destroy-your-dog-grooming-equipment\/#3_Not_paying_attention_to_your_tools_on_the_grooming_table\" >3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not paying attention to your tools on the grooming table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/6-ways-to-destroy-your-dog-grooming-equipment\/#4_Not_sanitizing_your_professional_dog_grooming_kit\" >4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not sanitizing your professional dog grooming kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/6-ways-to-destroy-your-dog-grooming-equipment\/#5_Not_cleaning_often\" >5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not cleaning often<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/6-ways-to-destroy-your-dog-grooming-equipment\/#6_Storing_your_dog_grooming_tools_while_wet\" >6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Storing your dog grooming tools while wet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dropping_your_grooming_scissors_and_clippers\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dropping your grooming scissors and clippers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be careful not to drop your scissors\u2014it can ruin their ability to work properly. Scissors are not cheap, but this happens often and it\u2019s somewhat preventable if you pay attention. The same goes for your clipper and its blades.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;9450&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Leaving_hair_in_your_clipper_comb_attachments\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaving hair in your clipper comb attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A lot of hair can get built up behind your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2016\/12\/groomers-guide-hair-clipping-blades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clipper blades<\/a>. The hair needs to be cleaned out often to prevent blockage. While you\u2019re clearing out the hair, take a look at your clipper drive. It needs to be replaced every so often\u2014I usually replace it when I spot any rust.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great idea to have a couple clipper drives on hand because if you continue to use the same drive, it will start to rust your blade\u2014<em>not good<\/em>! And the buildup of hair is disgusting\u2026.so always keep that in the back of your mind!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Not_paying_attention_to_your_tools_on_the_grooming_table\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not paying attention to your tools on the grooming table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Be mindful of where you put your tools while grooming so you don\u2019t step on them. You\u2019ll want to keep track of the smaller pieces of your dog grooming kit anyways if your grooming station is large.<\/p>\n<p>Some dogs can be nervous and may move around a lot. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/04\/puppy-care-101-first-groom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">anxious pup<\/a> may move around and knock around your tools if you\u2019re not careful. Ideally, have a smaller table or tray near you to safely hold your tools during the groom.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;9447&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_sanitizing_your_professional_dog_grooming_kit\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not sanitizing your professional dog grooming kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to keep lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/05\/7-must-haves-dog-grooming-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cleaning and disinfecting solution<\/a> on hand. After every appointment, I spray and wipe down my grooming table with essential oils or bleach. I usually only bleach my table at the end of the day or if I have a break between appointments. This allows the table to dry properly and the smell won\u2019t be overpowering for myself, other groomers, and the dogs.<\/p>\n<p>To clean my scissors, combs, brushes, and sometimes my blades, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbicide.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barbicide<\/a>. It\u2019s a disinfectant liquid for your tools. If you have a jar of it you can keep your scissors in there and then just spray down your brushes. I even sometimes use Lysol wipes for the handles of the brushes and even my handheld clipper. You never know what can be lingering on them!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Not_cleaning_often\"><\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not cleaning often<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to clean your tools regularly to prevent diseases form spreading and to extend the life of your tools. The frequency I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/2017\/08\/keep-dog-grooming-kit-clean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clean my dog grooming kit<\/a> depends on how many dogs I groom in a day or week.<\/p>\n<p>If I\u2019m not too busy with grooms for a couple of days, I\u2019ll skip cleaning them until the end of the week when I do my deep clean routine. If I\u2019m busy, I will clean them every other day or so, and give them a deep clean at the end of the week. Even if you notice something getting dirty, don\u2019t be afraid to wipe it down. The cleaner your tools, the better![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;9451&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Storing_your_dog_grooming_tools_while_wet\"><\/span>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Storing your dog grooming tools while wet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You always want to make sure your scissors are dry before storing them away. If you don\u2019t, the liquid will sit there and will eventually start to rust the metal. The same goes for your snap-on combs. Those get very dirty fast with skin and fur, so those should be cleaned frequently. I do it at the end of each day. Don\u2019t forget to make sure they\u2019re dry before storing them!<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you probably don\u2019t realize it, but your grooming table is one of the dirtiest things you will use. The top and bottom of your table should be cleaned daily, even throughout the day. You can use soap and water, bleach, or essential oils\u2014anything that will disinfect.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;40&#8243;][vc_column_text]Hopefully, this helps you maintain the quality of your dog grooming equipment. Getting your first set of tools is very exciting, and if you know how to take care of them, they will last you a long time! Happy grooming![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 align=\"center\">QC Pet Studies graduates have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/your-dog-grooming-career\/discounts-for-grooming-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">discounts for a variety of dog grooming equipment<\/a> and tools. 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