Product Care and Maintenance Guide

Simple care steps to extend service life and reduce wear on buckets, feeders, grooming tools, and stall equipment. Use mild cleaners, rinse well, dry fully, and store off the ground.

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Buckets and feeders

  • Rinse with warm water to remove debris and leftover feed.
  • Use a soft bristle brush and mild detergent for routine cleaning.
  • Avoid bleach, strong solvents, or harsh degreasers.
  • Rinse thoroughly and air dry fully before refilling.
  • Store upside down when not in use to reduce water pooling and buildup.

If your feeder uses mounting hardware, check tightness during normal stall checks and clean around bolt points as needed.

Grooming tools

  • After grooming, knock loose dirt out of bristles and combs.
  • Weekly: soak in warm soapy water, scrub lightly, and rinse thoroughly.
  • Air dry bristles downward so moisture does not sit in the base.
  • Store in a tote or box to keep tools out of sun and rain.

Drying is the difference between clean tools and tools that smell musty. Let them fully dry before putting them away.

Stall equipment

  • Wipe down or hose off forks, rakes, and hangers as needed.
  • Inspect tines and stress points for wear or cracking.
  • Store vertically or hang off the ground to reduce bending and moisture exposure.
  • For travel forks, cover the tines during transport to reduce snagging and stress.

When a tool starts to flex or crack, replace it before it fails mid chore. Broken tines are how hands get cut.

Cold weather care

  • Avoid rapid temperature shock whenever possible.
  • Store unused gear in a shed or tack room when temperatures drop.
  • Do not add electrical elements or modify plastic products with heat devices.
  • When cleaning in winter, rinse and dry fully before leaving items outdoors.

The goal in winter is simple: keep water from freezing onto surfaces and keep gear dry between uses.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I clean K&D economy buckets?

Use mild soap and warm water. Avoid bleach or solvents. Rinse thoroughly and air dry upside down in a shaded area.

Can grooming brushes be sanitized?

Yes. Soak brushes in warm soapy water, scrub gently, then rinse well. Air dry bristle-side down.

How do I protect feeders from sun damage?

Storing feeders out of direct sunlight when not in use will extend their life.

What is the best way to store stall forks?

Hang forks vertically in a dry area to reduce handle warping and tine stress. Clean tines after use.