Cleaning up after your dog may be quite the bother, especially if you don’t have a poop scoop. Fortunately, making one from a milk bottle is simple and prevents you from needing to purchase a new one. Here’s how to turn a milk bottle into a feces scoop:
A clean, empty plastic milk bottle, scissors, or a sharp knife, a marker pen, and gloves (if desired) are required materials.
1. Clean the milk bottle by giving it a good wash with warm water and soap. Thoroughly rinse it off and allow it to air dry. 2. Draw a line around the bottle with the marker pen, starting about 3 inches from the bottom. 3. Using scissors or a sharp knife, cut along the line. This will result in the poop scoop’s scoop portion. 4. At the opposite end of the scoop, make an inch-long incision. This will act as the feces scoop’s handle. 5. Using a knife or pair of scissors, round off any sharp corners or edges. You can finally pick up your dog’s poop without touching it now that you have your poop scoop prepared. Simply set the scoop over the waste, remove it, and properly dispose of it.
But after scooping, what should you do with the dog waste? Dog feces must always be disposed of in a garbage can designated for animal waste. It could poison the water supply and harm the environment if you flush it down the toilet or toss it in the usual trash can.
Bring a plastic bag with you when you’re out and about with your dog so you can dispose of the waste. Before disposing of it in the specified trash container, you can transfer the poop into the bag using the poop scoop.
In conclusion, creating a homemade dog waste scoop out of a milk bottle is an easy and affordable solution. When taking your pet on walks, always remember to properly dispose of the pet’s waste, and have plastic bags with you. By doing this, you’re being a good pet owner and contributing to the preservation of the ecosystem.