{"id":169226,"date":"2022-07-27T15:50:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T15:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/"},"modified":"2022-07-28T09:40:33","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T09:40:33","slug":"how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you clean up dog poop cleanly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_clean_up_dog_poop_cleanly\" title=\"How do you clean up dog poop cleanly?\">How do you clean up dog poop cleanly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#What_is_the_easiest_way_to_pick_up_dog_poop\" title=\"What is the easiest way to pick up dog poop?\">What is the easiest way to pick up dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_pick_up_a_smeared_dog_poop\" title=\"How do you pick up a smeared dog poop?\">How do you pick up a smeared dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_clean_up_dog_poop_without_smearing\" title=\"How do you clean up dog poop without smearing?\">How do you clean up dog poop without smearing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#What_is_the_easiest_way_to_clean_up_dog_poop\" title=\"What is the easiest way to clean up dog poop?\">What is the easiest way to clean up dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_dog_poop_in_my_yard_without_scooping\" title=\"How do I get rid of dog poop in my yard without scooping?\">How do I get rid of dog poop in my yard without scooping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_collect_dog_poop\" title=\"How do you collect dog poop?\">How do you collect dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_without_smearing_grass\" title=\"How do you pick up dog poop without smearing grass?\">How do you pick up dog poop without smearing grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_pick_up_messy_dog_poop\" title=\"How do you pick up messy dog poop?\">How do you pick up messy dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_clean_smeared_dog_poop\" title=\"How do you clean smeared dog poop?\">How do you clean smeared dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_professionals_pick_up_dog_poop\" title=\"How do professionals pick up dog poop?\">How do professionals pick up dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_without_a_smear\" title=\"How do you pick up dog poop without a smear?\">How do you pick up dog poop without a smear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#What_is_the_easiest_way_to_clean_dog_poop_from_a_yard\" title=\"What is the easiest way to clean dog poop from a yard?\">What is the easiest way to clean dog poop from a yard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#What_is_the_most_eco_friendly_way_to_pick_up_dog_poop\" title=\"What is the most eco friendly way to pick up dog poop?\">What is the most eco friendly way to pick up dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_dog_poop_in_my_yard_naturally\" title=\"How do I get rid of dog poop in my yard naturally?\">How do I get rid of dog poop in my yard naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_dog_poop_on_my_lawn\" title=\"How do I get rid of dog poop on my lawn?\">How do I get rid of dog poop on my lawn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#Is_there_anything_that_dissolves_dog_poop\" title=\"Is there anything that dissolves dog poop?\">Is there anything that dissolves dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_pick_up_loose_dog_poop\" title=\"How do you pick up loose dog poop?\">How do you pick up loose dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_without_a_scooper\" title=\"How do you pick up dog poop without a scooper?\">How do you pick up dog poop without a scooper?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_in_your_garden\" title=\"How do you pick up dog poop in your garden?\">How do you pick up dog poop in your garden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#Does_dog_poop_need_to_be_picked_up\" title=\"Does dog poop need to be picked up?\">Does dog poop need to be picked up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_without_making_a_mess\" title=\"How do you pick up dog poop without making a mess?\">How do you pick up dog poop without making a mess?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_in_long_grass\" title=\"How do you pick up dog poop in long grass?\">How do you pick up dog poop in long grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#Is_there_an_easy_way_to_pick_up_dog_poop\" title=\"Is there an easy way to pick up dog poop?\">Is there an easy way to pick up dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-clean-up-dog-poop-cleanly\/#How_do_you_clean_messy_dog_poop\" title=\"How do you clean messy dog poop?\">How do you clean messy dog poop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_up_dog_poop_cleanly\"><\/span>How do you clean up dog poop cleanly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If on sand or grass, <b>use a thick plastic bag to cover the feces and entrap it, then turn the bag inside out immediately, trapping the feces in the bag, he said. Tie the open end of the bag together and discard into a wastebasket as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dog-poop-cause-mushrooms\/\">Can dog poop cause mushrooms?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_way_to_pick_up_dog_poop\"><\/span>What is the easiest way to pick up dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s how.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use an old towel. Use an old towel or cloth to soak up any excess liquid.<\/li>\n<li>Use vinegar and water. Use equal parts of white vinegar and water to create a cleaning solution, and pour it directly onto the carpet.<\/li>\n<li>Use a scrubbing brush.<\/li>\n<li>Blot the stain.<\/li>\n<li>Allow to dry.<\/li>\n<li>Use hydrogen peroxide.<\/li>\n<li>Scrub, scrub, scrub.<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_a_smeared_dog_poop\"><\/span>How do you pick up a smeared dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Fortunately, there are plenty of greener solutions to the dog poop problem.<\/b><b>Here are some we&#8217;ve found:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biodegradable poop bags.<\/li>\n<li>Flushable poop bags.<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor flushing.<\/li>\n<li>Waste Digesters.<\/li>\n<li>Composting.<\/li>\n<li>Worm Farming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191629\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-pick-up-a-smeared-dog-poop.webp\" alt=\"How do you pick up a smeared dog poop?\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-pick-up-a-smeared-dog-poop.webp 600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-pick-up-a-smeared-dog-poop-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_up_dog_poop_without_smearing\"><\/span>How do you clean up dog poop without smearing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>9 Tips, Tricks, and Ways to Pick Up Dog Poop<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use Plastic Bags. The most common way pet owners pick up their pooch&#8217;s poop is with a plastic bag.<\/li>\n<li>Try a Pooper Scooper.<\/li>\n<li>Freeze It.<\/li>\n<li>Try Composting.<\/li>\n<li>Scan the Yard Regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a Poop Bag Dispenser on Your Dog&#8217;s Leash.<\/li>\n<li>Put More Poop Bags Near the Door.<\/li>\n<li>Throw It Away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_way_to_clean_up_dog_poop\"><\/span>What is the easiest way to clean up dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s how.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use an old towel. Use an old towel or cloth to soak up any excess liquid.<\/li>\n<li>Use vinegar and water. Use equal parts of white vinegar and water to create a cleaning solution, and pour it directly onto the carpet.<\/li>\n<li>Use a scrubbing brush.<\/li>\n<li>Blot the stain.<\/li>\n<li>Allow to dry.<\/li>\n<li>Use hydrogen peroxide.<\/li>\n<li>Scrub, scrub, scrub.<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_dog_poop_in_my_yard_without_scooping\"><\/span>How do I get rid of dog poop in my yard without scooping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to get rid of dog poop in the yard without scooping<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a pooper-scooper tool.<\/li>\n<li>Compost or bury your dog&#8217;s poop.<\/li>\n<li>Use a potty pad or indoor bathroom.<\/li>\n<li>Dog-poo-powered streetlamps.<\/li>\n<li>Bonus: Flushable dog poop bags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_collect_dog_poop\"><\/span>How do you collect dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to get rid of dog poop in the yard without scooping<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a pooper-scooper tool.<\/li>\n<li>Compost or bury your dog&#8217;s poop.<\/li>\n<li>Use a potty pad or indoor bathroom.<\/li>\n<li>Dog-poo-powered streetlamps.<\/li>\n<li>Bonus: Flushable dog poop bags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_without_smearing_grass\"><\/span>How do you pick up dog poop without smearing grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Obtaining a Fecal (Stool) Sample from Your Pet:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Samples must be FRESH (still soft and moist) within the last 4-6 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Use a ziplock baggie turned inside out over your hand, or a disposable utensil, to collect a sample into a ziplock baggie.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the bag is completely sealed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_messy_dog_poop\"><\/span>How do you pick up messy dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For messier deposits, such as loose stool or dog diarrhea, Family Handyman suggested <b>using compressed air to freeze the stool before picking it up. You could also sprinkle a small amount of clumping cat litter on top of the poop, which will make it easier to get it all.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cz3hgrim6Iw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_smeared_dog_poop\"><\/span>How do you clean smeared dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s how.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use an old towel. Use an old towel or cloth to soak up any excess liquid.<\/li>\n<li>Use vinegar and water. Use equal parts of white vinegar and water to create a cleaning solution, and pour it directly onto the carpet.<\/li>\n<li>Use a scrubbing brush.<\/li>\n<li>Blot the stain.<\/li>\n<li>Allow to dry.<\/li>\n<li>Use hydrogen peroxide.<\/li>\n<li>Scrub, scrub, scrub.<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_professionals_pick_up_dog_poop\"><\/span>How do professionals pick up dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pick up your dog&#8217;s poop. Alternatively, you could your grabber pooper scooper to grab the poop and drop it into the doggie bag. If you are cleaning up poop in the grass, <b>use your pooper scooper with a rake to gather the poop into a neat pile (if necessary) before you scoop it up to drop it into a doggie bag<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_without_a_smear\"><\/span>How do you pick up dog poop without a smear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>With that in mind, here are six ways to scoop the poop that require minimal effort to get the job done.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>01 of 06. Keep a Waste Bag Container on Your Leash. LightFieldStudios \/ Getty Images.<\/li>\n<li>02 of 06. Use a Pooper Scooper.<\/li>\n<li>03 of 06. Do a Daily Pick-Up.<\/li>\n<li>04 of 06. Flush It.<\/li>\n<li>05 of 06. Freeze It.<\/li>\n<li>06 of 06. Outsource the Job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_way_to_clean_dog_poop_from_a_yard\"><\/span>What is the easiest way to clean dog poop from a yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Using a scooper is much easier on most owners&#8217; backs. The Wee-Wee<\/b>xae Spring Action Scooper for Grass and Wire Rake Scooper for Grass are designed to help you rid your yard of your pet&#8217;s waste without hurting your lawn. The former tool can even be used with a single hand, making the job an even easier one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191630\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-easiest-way-to-clean-dog-poop-from-a-yard.jpg\" alt=\"What is the easiest way to clean dog poop from a yard?\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-easiest-way-to-clean-dog-poop-from-a-yard.jpg 700w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-is-the-easiest-way-to-clean-dog-poop-from-a-yard-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_eco_friendly_way_to_pick_up_dog_poop\"><\/span>What is the most eco friendly way to pick up dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If on sand or grass, <b>use a thick plastic bag to cover the feces and entrap it, then turn the bag inside out immediately, trapping the feces in the bag, he said. Tie the open end of the bag together and discard into a wastebasket as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_dog_poop_in_my_yard_naturally\"><\/span>How do I get rid of dog poop in my yard naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>White Vinegar<\/b> White vinegar is a simple, inexpensive way to dissolve the dog poop in your yard. Even better, it&#8217;s a relatively safe option for use around pets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_dog_poop_on_my_lawn\"><\/span>How do I get rid of dog poop on my lawn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Newspaper, toilet paper, paper towels, and disposable plastic gloves can all be used to pick up poop. After cleaning up as much loose stool as possible with a scooper or bag, you can use your water hose to dilute the stuff left on your grass so it does not get absorbed into the ground in a concentrated state.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_anything_that_dissolves_dog_poop\"><\/span>Is there anything that dissolves dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Doggie Doo Dissolver is the patented enzyme that when sprayed on dog poo, will dissolve it within minutes. It&#8217;s guaranteed to work; simply spray the product on the feces and watch it dissolve. The patented enzyme disperses the cells of the feces until there is nothing left.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_loose_dog_poop\"><\/span>How do you pick up loose dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For messier deposits, such as loose stool or dog diarrhea, Family Handyman suggested <b>using compressed air to freeze the stool before picking it up. You could also sprinkle a small amount of clumping cat litter on top of the poop, which will make it easier to get it all.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A7EYcZDlb3E\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_without_a_scooper\"><\/span>How do you pick up dog poop without a scooper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use Newspaper To Pick up Your Dog Poop<\/b> If you&#8217;re trying to use fewer plastic bags but would rather not clean a shovel or pooper scooper, a newspaper is a great alternative. It&#8217;s a great way to repurpose something you&#8217;ve already used, and it decomposes naturally. Newspaper is an easy, portable dog care tool.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_in_your_garden\"><\/span>How do you pick up dog poop in your garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Basically, you have three options for lifting the dog poop up from the surfaces in your yard so that you can deposit it somewhere: <b>Pick it up by hand, scoop it up with a pooper scooper, or vacuum it up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dog_poop_need_to_be_picked_up\"><\/span>Does dog poop need to be picked up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pick up promptly <b>Prevent parasites, bacteria, and viruses from infecting people or other pets by picking up your dog&#8217;s poop immediately. Many parasites require days to weeks to reach the infective stage, so feces becomes more hazardous to your health the longer it sits.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_without_making_a_mess\"><\/span>How do you pick up dog poop without making a mess?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to get rid of dog poop in the yard without scooping<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a pooper-scooper tool.<\/li>\n<li>Compost or bury your dog&#8217;s poop.<\/li>\n<li>Use a potty pad or indoor bathroom.<\/li>\n<li>Dog-poo-powered streetlamps.<\/li>\n<li>Bonus: Flushable dog poop bags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_up_dog_poop_in_long_grass\"><\/span>How do you pick up dog poop in long grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Basically, you have three options for lifting the dog poop up from the surfaces in your yard so that you can deposit it somewhere: <b>Pick it up by hand, scoop it up with a pooper scooper, or vacuum it up.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191631\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-pick-up-dog-poop-in-long-grass.jpg\" alt=\"How do you pick up dog poop in long grass?\" width=\"1100\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-pick-up-dog-poop-in-long-grass.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-pick-up-dog-poop-in-long-grass-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-pick-up-dog-poop-in-long-grass-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-you-pick-up-dog-poop-in-long-grass-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_easy_way_to_pick_up_dog_poop\"><\/span>Is there an easy way to pick up dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s how.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use an old towel. Use an old towel or cloth to soak up any excess liquid.<\/li>\n<li>Use vinegar and water. Use equal parts of white vinegar and water to create a cleaning solution, and pour it directly onto the carpet.<\/li>\n<li>Use a scrubbing brush.<\/li>\n<li>Blot the stain.<\/li>\n<li>Allow to dry.<\/li>\n<li>Use hydrogen peroxide.<\/li>\n<li>Scrub, scrub, scrub.<\/li>\n<li>Vacuum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_messy_dog_poop\"><\/span>How do you clean messy dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plastic bags are one of the most common methods of cleaning up dog poop. They&#8217;re often located in dispensers near pick up your dog poop signs. You can reuse plastic grocery bags this way, or buy a keychain attachment with biodegradable bags. 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