28d • Doggy Daycare
🧼 Do You Struggle to Keep Your Workspace Clean?
Dog daycares can get dirty fast - especially in wet weather! 🌧️ here in the UK we have a lot of rain this time of year and it created so much mud!
Between muddy paws, wet towels and constant movement, it can feel like no matter how often you clean, the mess builds back up just as quickly.
But keeping your daycare tidy isn’t just about appearance, it’s about safety, hygiene and professionalism. A clean environment reduces the risk of illness, damage and accidents while making life much easier for your staff (and dogs!).
Here are some key areas to focus on 👇
🐭 1. Food & Treat Storage
It’s easy to forget a treat pouch or snack tub at the end of a long day but leaving food out overnight attracts rodents and insects.
Once they find food, they’ll come back… and chew through anything to get to it.
✅ Always remove all treats, food and pouches at the end of the day.
🧺 Store everything in sealed, rodent-proof containers.
💸 Make staff aware that damaged items will need replacing — it helps build accountability.
🧹 2. Cleaning Equipment
Dogs love to chew. Brooms, mops and buckets left out can become dangerous playthings.
✅ Always return equipment to secure storage after use.
⚠️ It’s not just about tidiness - it’s about preventing injuries and keeping the environment safe.
🧺 3. Laundry & Organisation
Towels, bedding and blankets pile up quickly and when storage gets messy, it becomes stressful and unhygienic.
✅ Create a daily system: dirty → washed → pegged to dry → folded → stored.
🌬️ Use outdoor drying racks or fences on dry days to improve airflow and reduce damp smells.
🗂️ Keep storage areas organised and clear - messy corners invite clutter and bacteria.
💧 4. Floors & Structural Care
If your daycare is in a converted barn, cabin or building with a wooden base, this one’s critical.
Wet floors lead to rot and holes, which can be expensive and unsafe.
✅ Mop and dry properly at the end of each day.
💨 Keep good airflow in your building to help dry the area.
📦 5. Event & Storage Areas
Your back or storage areas can easily become a dumping ground - especially if you host regular events.
✅ Keep these areas organised and reviewed daily.
📋 Label boxes and shelves so everything has a clear place.
🤝 6. Build a “Team Tidy” Culture
The weather makes it hard, but a clean daycare is a team effort.
Encourage everyone to tidy as they go and tackle small messes as soon as they spot them.
💬 Ask: “What can I provide to make this easier?” - sometimes a few pegs, baskets or extra storage hooks can make a big difference.
🌟 Remind your team that every small action adds up - the goal isn’t perfection, it’s consistency.
🐾 The Takeaway
Dog daycares will always get messy - that’s the nature of the job! But with the right systems and teamwork, you can stay on top of it without burning out.
A clean space creates a calmer, safer and more professional environment for both staff and dogs.
💬 What part of your daycare do you find the hardest to keep clean and what’s worked best for you so far?
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🧼 Do You Struggle to Keep Your Workspace Clean?
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