But if there’s an effective way to speed up that labor, we’re all for it.
But here’s what you should know before running them in a load alongside your human dishes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)backs up this claim.
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Most companies print their care instructions directly on the bowl or somewhere on the original packaging.
Trevor White is the co-founder of dogged, which sells signature slow-feeder dog bowls, among other pet supplies.
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He’s in charge of understanding the ins and outs of their pet bowl materials and care instructions.
However, he shared a quick cheat sheet with us on which materials are typically dishwasher safe vs.hand-wash only.
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It’s also important to understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting pet bowls.