Using a Recirculating Bathing System - Explanation and Demonstration - Gina's Grooming

Recirculating Bathing Systems are a wonderful way to get dogs exceptionally clean, and are a great help in any environments where water pressure is a concern. We'll talk about what this system is, why and when to use it, the mechanics and science, and finally we'll bring in Stevie, a gorgous Akita girl, to show how it's done. Thanks for joining!
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[@itsmeant2b]

Hi 😊 great video, thanks! Can you please direct me to where I will find the links to online retailers (where the pump can be purchased)? Thank you!

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi @itsmeant2b! Here's a link to a basic pump, which I particularly like because it has a garden hose attachment for an easy diy project: amzn.to/3HWPIwQ. If you're looking for the complete system, the only manufacturer who I find still making it is Hanvey, and the system is called the Bathing Beauty. I found an on-line retailer that carries the item: northcoastpets.com/bathing-beauty-dog-washing-system/. Hope this helps, and thanks so much for watching! 😍🙏

[@itsmeant2b]

@@GinasGrooming thank you so much!

[@1901yvonne]

I did a DIY version with a sump pump and garden hose attachment for my eight dogs at home. I did get concerned about cleaning the pump through at the end of the bathing and wonder was is actually recommended for your 'proper' version please? Thank you. I have used for two shampoos and got rid of the bubbles by spraying with a solution of vinegar and water. Salt could work too I think.

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi Yvonne! First off, what??? Eight dogs, and it looks like (from your profile pic) at least one is a Spoo! (Love it💕!) Yesss, so glad you did a DIY version! Now that I know how it all works, yes, that's a great way to go! You are totally right, a vinegar/water mixture is what is recommended to clean it out. I dilute it 8:1 water to vinegar, but I find that I only need to do that after a few dozen washes, but I really only do that for hygiene. I don't find any soap scum or residue on any of the hoses or components - it's really a clean machine (and mine has been used on thousands of dogs). Good luck on cleaning your "brood", lol! Thanks for watching! 😍

[@1901yvonne]

Thank you @@GinasGrooming Yes a Standard, four overgrown Toys, two Shih Tzus and a long coat Chihuahua. Plenty of bath days here. Many thanks for the tip.

[@dottyk1637]

I have this recirculating bathing system for my 2 full coated havanese, I would be struggling to get through my Male's coat, it's thick and cottony. My breeder/rescue/groomer friend has 1 for her at home grooming business, a godsend, even uses it on her puppies, the nozzle can be adjusted down to a gentle trickle for their faces. 5 minutes to clean a dog and then drain the tub and rinse dog. She also adds conditioner in, just like a 2in1. I have to do a total 2nd pass but with conditioner to get thru my Male's coat, and then rinse, it's that cottony/difficult a coat, I've tried everything and this way works for him. The maintenance for this is to run 1 cup vinegar and 1 gallon warm water thru the system for 5 min (I put it in a water pail and run it through there and then clean water again, I'm meticulous about my equipment)

[@PARRGroomingSupplies]

@@1901yvonne I have 2 St.Poodles 2 Mini poodles and a long-haired cat! I thought I was crazy but 8! OMG LMAO!

[@1901yvonne]

@@PARRGroomingSupplies You still have plenty. Lots of hair to deal with.

[@mckeon1960]

How did you get ask the suds or of tub, coitus you not reuse for 2nd was and rinse?

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi Ann! After I drain the tub, I rinse all the suds down the drain with clean water from the faucet (it cleans up pretty fast, especially with a spraying nozzle.) You can absolutely use the recirculated water for the 2nd wash, but the key is rinsing with clean water for the final rinse. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@TheeQueenB33]

Where can I find that kind of nozzle, I prefer those ones instead of garden hoses?

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi, thanks for your question! For that exact nozzle, the only place I have been able to find it is on the Hanvey website. Scroll down and you'll see the replacement parts for the unit. Hope that helps and good luck! :) hanvey.com/bathing-beauty-system/

[@mckeon1960]

Where can you buy this one please

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi Ann! They are not easy to find, but Hanvey still makes one that retails for $699: hanvey.com/bathing-beauty-system/. Hope this helps!

[@TLJohnson29]

Can I use this on a Pomeranian?

[@GinasGrooming]

Hi Tammi, you certainly can use this on any pet, but the setup may not be worth it for such a small dog. I have washed full-coated Poms in utility sinks with no problem, so I usually reserve the "big guns" for my bigger and furrier clients...unless I'm working somewhere where the water pressure is just un-workable. Hope that explains and thanks! 😍