Grooming scissors and clippers are essential for anyone with a Labradoodle, Cobberdog, Goldendoodle, Bernerdoodle, or any other dog with a long or curly coat. Especially if you groom regularly yourself, you want your scissors and clipper blades to stay sharp for as long as possible. In this blog post, we share 5 practical tips to ensure your tools dull less quickly and you enjoy your purchase for longer.
A coat full of sand, dirt, or dust is detrimental to your grooming scissors and clipper blades. These small, sharp particles act like sandpaper and dull your blades very quickly.
How do you ensure a truly clean coat?
Use two coats of a mild but effective shampoo like So Posh shampoo, rinse thoroughly, and then apply So Posh conditioner. Let it sit for a moment and then rinse thoroughly with water. This removes dirt and product residue, which is essential for preserving your tools.
Then dry the coat completely with a water blower , such as the Furdryer Premium from Furry Original , for a fluffy and clean coat.
A wet coat is not only heavier and harder to cut, but it also creates extra friction on your shears and clipper blade. This causes your tools to wear out much faster.
This is how you dry the coat quickly and properly:
Use a good microfiber drying cloth to pat the coat dry, if necessary let your dog walk around with a Superfurdogs Groomcoat and blow the coat dry with a powerful water blower .
A greasy coat may feel soft, but it's a nightmare for your shears and clipper blades. Grease sticks to your blades, making them stiff and causing them to wear out faster.
How do you prevent grease build-up in the coat?
It's best to use the right products, such as So Posh shampoo and conditioner , and dilute them 1:10 with water. Rinse the conditioner thoroughly to avoid leaving a greasy film. This keeps the coat fluffy and healthy, and your tools clean.
Even if you work neatly, there will always be hair, skin oil or product residue left on your scissors and clippers.
Make it a habit after every grooming session to:
Wipe your scissors with a soft cloth
Brush or blow clean your shaving head
Lubricate regularly with special oil (especially for hair clippers!).
Cheap shampoos and conditioners often contain silicones or heavy perfumes that leave a greasy residue on the coat. This makes it harder to clip cleanly and damages your equipment.
Invest in grooming products like So Posh , which are free of silicones, parabens, and microplastics. They cleanse the coat thoroughly without leaving any residue.
Popular dog breeds that benefit greatly from these tips:
Labradoodles, Cobberdogs, Bernerdoodles, Goldendoodles, Poodles, Cockapoos and other long-haired or curly breeds.
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