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🐾 Get Rid of Your Pet’s Fleas Using Dawn Dish Soap and Table Salt — Here’s How
But before you reach for expensive or harsh chemical treatments, here’s a gentle, effective, and affordable DIY method that’s been trusted by pet owners for years:
Dawn dish soap + table salt = flea-fighting duo
It might sound too simple to be true, but this combo is surprisingly powerful when it comes to eliminating fleas both on your pet and in your home.
🧼 Why Dawn Dish Soap Works on Fleas
Dawn (the classic blue one) isn’t just great at cutting grease — it’s also a non-toxic flea killer. Here’s why:
- Fleas have a waxy protective layer on their bodies that repels water.
- Dawn breaks down this wax, allowing water to penetrate and drown the flea.
- It also loosens flea eggs and larvae, washing them away before they hatch.
And unlike many harsh shampoos, Dawn is gentle on pets — as long as it’s used correctly and not overdone.
🧂 Why Table Salt Helps in Your Home
- Salt acts as a natural dehydrator, drying out flea eggs and killing larvae before they grow.
- It’s safe, affordable, and easy to sprinkle and vacuum up.
🐕 How to Use Dawn Dish Soap on Your Pet
✅ What You’ll Need:
- Warm water
- A small bowl of classic blue Dawn dish soap
- A fine-toothed flea comb
- Towels
🧴 Steps:
- Wet your pet’s coat thoroughly with warm water.
- Lather a small amount of Dawn into their fur, avoiding eyes and ears.
- Massage gently for 5–10 minutes, especially around the neck, belly, and tail (where fleas love to hide).
- Let it sit for a few minutes to kill the fleas.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry with a towel.
- Use a flea comb while the coat is still damp to remove dead fleas and eggs.
🔁 Repeat once a week if needed, but don’t overuse, as dish soap can dry out your pet’s skin over time.