The cleaning frequency of pet kennels should be comprehensively judged based on the dog's living habits, health status, and living environment. The core principle is "regular cleaning+timely treatment of stains" to avoid bacterial growth and odor spread, and to ensure the dog's skin health and living environment hygiene.
For most indoor dogs with short fur, it is recommended to have a basic cleaning once a week, including patting to remove floating fur and wiping surface dust and stains with pet specific disinfectant wipes; Deep cleaning should be carried out every 2-3 weeks, and the dog house cover should be disassembled and machine washed (recommended water temperature is 30-40 ℃, using pet specific detergent to avoid residual irritation to the dog's skin). If the internal filling can be washed with water, it should be cleaned simultaneously. If it cannot be washed with water, it should be placed in a ventilated place and exposed to sunlight for 4-6 hours. UV sterilization should be used.
In special circumstances, it is necessary to shorten the cleaning cycle: firstly, when the dog has severe hair loss, skin diseases, or parasitic infections, it is recommended to conduct a deep cleaning once a week, while synchronously disinfecting the surrounding environment of the dog kennel; Secondly, in the hot and humid environment of summer, bacteria multiply rapidly and require deep cleaning every 1-2 weeks. Basic cleaning can be increased to once a day; Thirdly, dogs often go out to play, come home with dirt or sewage, and need to wipe the surface of the dog kennel at least twice a week for deep cleaning.

In addition, if there is a noticeable odor, stain infiltration, or moldy material in the dog kennel, it is necessary to immediately perform a deep cleaning. If the odor or moldy marks cannot be removed after cleaning, it is recommended to replace them in a timely manner to avoid affecting the health of the dog. After cleaning, it is necessary to ensure that the kennel is completely dry before allowing the dog to use it to prevent moisture from causing skin diseases.