The Washing Bay Equine Laundry & Repair

08/06/2026

Think your horse’s blanket is fine because it’s hanging in the tack room?

Even when it’s not being worn, sweat, dirt, hair, and manure left in the fabric continue to break down the material and waterproofing over time. By the time you notice it’s leaking, the damage has already happened.

Having your blankets professionally cleaned each year helps preserve the waterproof coating, extends the life of the blanket, and ensures it’s ready when cold weather returns.

A quality turnout blanket can cost hundreds of dollars to replace but professional cleaning is a small investment that helps protect the one you already own.

There’s still time to get your blankets serviced before winter. Message us to get on our August or September route!

07/31/2026

August pick up schedule is live!

With summer temps soaring it might be hard to remember the winter blankets that got stuffed in the corner the first chance you had back in May or June.

Do yourself a favor and get them in for their yearly service now so when the first cold front rolls through you’re smooth sailing. Your fall and winter self will thank you 😉

Submit an order form and schedule a pick up from our website and we’ll do the rest!

07/28/2026

Hey Carson Valley! We have exciting news for you. We’re teaming up with Eastern Sierra Feed as they’ve graciously offered to be a blanket drop site!

How it works:
🛍️ Drop-off: Bring your blankets to ESF in a disposable bag. Every order must include a completed Washing Bay order form, printed or digital. Leave the blankets with an Eastern Sierra Feed employee at their check out counter.

🗓️ Pick-up: We will swing by ESF once a month to collect orders. Monthly pick up schedule posted at the beginning of each month. Additional trips will be made to accommodate an influx of orders if needed.

💳 Payment & Tracking: We handle all customer billing, notifications, and updates directly. ESF does not take payments or contact you regarding your order.

🔄 Return: Once they’re sparkling clean, we will drop them back off with ESF, labeled with your name/farm name, and they’ll hold them for you in their shop until you come pick them up!

It’s that simple. Drop them off dirty, pick them up clean! Drop your equine laundry off at Eastern Sierra Feed before August 13 to be included in the next pickup! 🧼

07/26/2026

Friendly PSA: step AWAY from the power washer! 🛑💦

When horse blankets get caked in thick, dried mud, it is tempting to lay them on the driveway or over a fence and blast them with a pressure washer. It feels satisfying, but you might actually be destroying your blankets.

Here is the dirty truth about pressure washing vs. professional commercial laundering:

💥 Negative Impacts of Pressure Washing
- Blasted Membranes: Turnout blankets rely on a microscopic, breathable waterproof membrane glued to the inside of the fabric. High-pressure water spears right through the weave, permanently fracturing and peeling that membrane apart which reduces the strength of the blankets waterproofing.

- Frayed Stitching: The intense, concentrated force of a power washer slices through nylon threads, weakening heavy-duty surcingles, leg straps, and binding.

- Stripped Coatings: It instantly strips away the factory Durable Water Repellent (DWR) coating on the exterior, leaving the fabric completely unprotected against future downpours.

🧺 Why use a Professional Equine Laundry Service
- Massive Water Volume: Industrial washers don’t rely on pressure, they rely on high water volume and massive drum space. This allows the blanket to fully submerge, float, and relax, lifting mud out naturally.

- Gentle Agitation: Commercial front-loaders use gravitation drop and roll to gently lift and massage dirt out of the fibers without twisting, stretching, or ripping the heavy straps.

- Temperature & Wash Control: We use highly specialized, residue-free blanket wash formulated for cold temperatures. This safely emulsifies stubborn horse grease and dander without harming the waterproof backing.

The bottom line? A power washer might make a blanket look clean, but it often leaves it stripped, leaky, and structurally weakened.

Let us handle the heavy lifting (and the mud!). Our commercial wash and waterproofing process guarantees your blankets come back deeply clean, fully waterproof, and ready to stand up to another season. 🐴✨

Schedule a pickup today, your horse (and your wallet) will thank you! 🧺👇

Schedule a pickup:

Conveniently schedule a pickup with The Washing Bay for fast and reliable laundry service. Submit your order form today for hassle-free experience.

07/17/2026

This might make me a very special kind of horse girl but I’d rather take care of your horse laundry over my own any day.

07/15/2026

✨REFRESH TUESDAY ✨

Quality blanket washes with results you can see!! Our washer is working over time to keep up with the summer rush 😅

If your blankets still look like this from winter, we can help! Schedule your pickup now. There is still plenty of room to get your blankets taken care of this month!

(775) 393-9708
washingbaynv.com

07/04/2026

Happy 4th!! ❤️🤍💙

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