Body cleansing method
The body cleansing method using a foam mass of ozone-containing soap reduces stress and bacterial susceptibility in pets by replacing hot water washing with a rubbing and wiping process, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WINDS PLANNING INC
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing pet washing methods cause stress to animals, increase susceptibility to bacterial infections, and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions due to the use of hot water.
A body cleansing method using a foam mass generated by kneading an aqueous solution of soap containing ozone, which does not require rinsing, involves rubbing and wiping off the foam mass to remove oil and eliminate the need for hot water washing.
Reduces animal stress, suppresses bacterial infections, and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating the need for hot water washing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a body cleaning method for cleaning the body of animals other than humans using a foam block produced by kneading an aqueous solution in which soap that does not require rinsing due to containing ozone is dissolved in hot water.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, the bodies of animals other than humans, such as dogs, have been washed and kept clean.
[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a method for washing and drying a pet. The method for washing and drying a pet according to Patent Document 1 takes out warm water adjusted to, for example, about 30°C from a shower means for finish washing, introduces this into a liquid storage tank provided at the bottom of a bathtub, adds a cleaning agent such as soap, and then puts the dog to be washed into the bathtub. In this state, the cleaning liquid in the liquid storage tank is sent to the shower means, and the dog is washed with the cleaning liquid ejected from the shower means for, for example, 10 to 20 minutes. After the main washing is completed, warm water at, for example, 30°C is ejected from the shower means for finish washing by the same operation as when warm water was introduced into the liquid storage tank of the bathtub at the start of washing, and the cleaning agent adhering to the dog after the main washing is washed off to complete the finish washing. Next, a splasher is used to blow off the water adhering to the dog after the finish washing with injection air at room temperature or heated to, for example, 30°C.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0004]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0005] However, Patent Document 1 has the problem that pets that dislike being doused with the washing solution sprayed from the shower device try to escape, and the owner has to restrain them and forcibly wash their bodies, causing the pets great stress. Furthermore, frequent washing is not good, and washing too much can remove necessary sebum that prevents bacterial invasion, making the pets more susceptible to bacterial infections. In addition, a large amount of hot water is required to wash the pet's body, which has the problem of not being able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a body cleansing method that can reduce the stress on animals when cleaning their bodies (excluding humans), suppress the animals' susceptibility to bacterial infections, and further reduce greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating the need for hot water, which is necessary for washing the animals' bodies. [Means for solving the problem]
[0007] The present invention relates to a body cleansing method for animals other than humans, which involves using a foam mass generated by kneading an aqueous solution of soap containing ozone that does not require rinsing in hot water, and comprising: a first step of removing oil from a predetermined part of the animal's body by rubbing the foam mass against the predetermined part multiple times and moving it back and forth over the predetermined part; and a second step of wiping off the foam mass from which the oil has been removed in the first step, wherein the first step and the second step are repeated multiple times. [Effects of the Invention]
[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the stress on animals when cleaning their bodies (excluding humans), suppress the animals' susceptibility to bacterial infections, and further reduce greenhouse gas emissions because washing the animals' bodies becomes unnecessary, thus eliminating the need for hot water. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0009] [Figure 1] This is a flowchart showing the procedure for a body cleansing method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic diagram showing the procedure for generating foam masses used in the body cleansing method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a schematic diagram showing an example of the operation of the first step of the body cleansing method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram showing an example of another operation in the first step of the body cleansing method according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a flowchart showing the procedure for a body cleansing method according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] A schematic diagram showing the third step of the body cleansing method according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a flowchart showing the procedure for a body cleansing method according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0010] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. (First embodiment)
[0011] <Procedure for body cleansing> The procedure for the body cleansing method according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 to 4.
[0012] In Figure 2, Figure 2(a) shows the procedure for producing an aqueous solution 4 by dissolving soap 2 in hot water 3, Figure 2(b) shows the procedure for producing an ozone-containing solution 7 containing ozone, and Figure 2(c) shows the generated foam mass 8.
[0013] Before starting the body cleansing method shown in Figure 1, foam mass 8 to be used in the body cleansing method is generated.
[0014] The foam mass 8 is generated by the procedure shown in FIG. 2. First, an aqueous solution 4 in which the soap 2 is dissolved in the hot water 3 is generated (FIG. 2(a)).
[0015] Here, the soap 2 contains salts of fatty acids with sodium and potassium (potassium-containing soapstone), DPG (dipropylene glycol), water, glycerin, sucrose, sorbitol, PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate, sucrose stearate, glyceryl glucoside, jojoba seed oil, etidronic acid 4Na, glycyrrhizic acid 2K, rice germ oil, hydrolyzed collagen, and cyanocobalamin.
[0016] Next, the generated aqueous solution 4 is applied to the stick 6 that emits ozone, thereby generating an ozone-containing solution 7 in which the soap 2 that does not require flushing is dissolved, and the ozone-containing solution 7 is stored in the container 5 (FIG. 2(b)).
[0017] Next, the ozone-containing solution 7 stored in the container 5 is kneaded while emitting ozone by the stick 6 to generate a mousse-like foam mass 8 containing ozone (FIG. 2(c)).
[0018] The body wiping method shown in FIG. 1 is started after generating the above-mentioned foam mass 8.
[0019] First, an operator such as a trimmer scoops up the foam mass 8 generated by the above method with the hand 200, and as shown in FIG. 3, applies the scooped-up foam mass 8 to a predetermined part of the dog 100 with the hand 200, and while crushing and rubbing the applied foam mass 8 at the predetermined part, reciprocates the hand 200 to squeeze out the fat from a predetermined part of the dog 100 and dissolve the fat at the predetermined part, and mixes and removes the squeezed-out fat and the dissolved fat with the foam mass 8 in the first step (S1). Here, the predetermined part is any part of the body of the dog 100, for example, the head, back, abdomen, feet, hands, buttocks, eyes, mouth, ears, or paw pads, etc.
[0020] In this process, when cleaning the head of the dog 100 as a designated area, the worker crushes and rubs the foam mass 8 with one hand 200 on the right side of the top of the head, moving in an arc-shaped trajectory from the center of the top of the head towards the back (direction P1), as shown in Figure 4. Then, with the other hand 200, crushes and rubs the foam mass 8 with the other hand 200 on the left side of the top of the head, moving in an arc-shaped trajectory from the center of the top of the head towards the back (direction P2), and then with the other hand 200 on the right side of the top of the head, moving in an arc-shaped trajectory from the back towards the front (direction P3), moving towards the center of the top of the head, and with the other hand 200 on the left side of the top of the head, moving in an arc-shaped trajectory from the back towards the front (direction P4), moving towards the center of the top of the head. The worker then repeats the above process. This allows the dog 100's head to be cleaned while also receiving a head massage, which helps to relax the dog 100.
[0021] Next, the worker performs a second step (S2) in which the foam mass 8, which has had the grease removed from the designated area of the dog 100, is wiped off the designated area with a towel or the like.
[0022] Next, if the operator has not repeated the actions of the first and second steps described above a predetermined number of times (Step S3: No), they return to the action of Step S1. If the actions of the first and second steps have been repeated a predetermined number of times (Step S3: Yes), the body cleansing method is terminated.
[0023] By performing the above body cleansing method, the dirty grease that has surfaced from the apocrine and eccrine glands of dog 100 to the designated areas is removed, and then the grease that has surfaced from the apocrine and eccrine glands of dog 100 to the designated areas is cleaned with ozone, thereby restoring the odor emanating from dog 100, which was caused by the grease that has been transformed into a natural fragrance, to dog 100's original scent.
[0024] Furthermore, when cleaning the area around the eyes of a dog (dog 100) as a designated area, applying foam mass 8 to the eyes like glasses and repeating the above procedure removes the dirty oil that has surfaced in the eyes from the meipomian glands. Then, by cleaning the oil that has surfaced in the eyes from the meipomian glands with ozone, it is possible to remove dirt such as eye discharge, while simultaneously preventing tear evaporation and thus preventing dry eyes, as well as improving tear stains.
[0025] Furthermore, by eliminating the need to rinse the dog's body with a shower at the end, water and energy costs can be reduced, and by eliminating the need to heat the water discharged from the shower, it can contribute to a decarbonized society.
[0026] As described above, according to this embodiment, the first step is to rub the foam mass 8 onto a predetermined part of the dog 100's body and move it back and forth over the predetermined part multiple times to remove the oil from the predetermined part with the foam mass 8, and the second step is to wipe off the foam mass 8 from which the oil has been removed in the first step. By repeating the first and second steps multiple times, it is possible to reduce the stress on the dog 100 when cleaning its body, and to suppress the dog 100 from becoming susceptible to bacterial infections. Furthermore, since washing the dog 100's body becomes unnecessary, the hot water required for washing is not needed, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, since there is no need to use a bathtub, baby bath, or bathroom, the dog 100's body can be cleaned anywhere, and by eliminating the need for washing, the labor of the worker can be halved compared to conventional methods.
[0027] (Embodiment 2) <Procedure for body cleansing> The procedure for the body cleansing method according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 5 and 6.
[0028] Before starting the body cleansing method shown in Figure 5, foam masses 8 to be used in the body cleansing method are generated. The method for generating foam masses 8 is the same as the method for generating foam masses 8 shown in Figure 2 in the first embodiment described above, so its explanation is omitted.
[0029] The body cleansing method shown in Figure 5 is initiated after generating foam mass 8 using the method described above.
[0030] First, as shown in Figure 6, the groomer or other worker takes the foam mass 8 generated by the method described above and spreads it on a large towel or the floor, and then places the dog 100 on the spread foam mass 8, thereby performing the third step of immersing the dog 100's abdomen in the foam mass 8 (S11).
[0031] Next, the worker scoops up the foam mass 8 generated by the method described above with their hand 200, applies the scooped foam mass 8 to a designated area of the dog 100 with their hand 200, crushes and rubs the applied foam mass 8 on the designated area while moving their hand 200 back and forth, thereby kneading out the grease from the designated area of the dog 100 and dissolving the grease in the designated area, and then mixes the kneaded-out grease and dissolved grease with the foam mass 8 and removes it in the first step (S12).
[0032] Next, the worker performs a second step in which they wipe the foam mass 8, which has had the grease removed from the designated area of the dog 100, from the designated area using a towel or the like (S13).
[0033] Next, if the operator has not repeated the actions of the first and second steps described above a predetermined number of times (step S14: No), the operator returns to the action of step S12. If the actions of the first and second steps have been repeated a predetermined number of times (step S14: Yes), the operator performs a fourth step in which the dog 100 stands on all fours and the foam mass 8 is wiped off the dog 100's abdomen with a towel or the like (S15), after which the body cleansing method is completed.
[0034] Thus, according to this embodiment, the procedure includes a third step of immersing the abdomen of the dog 100 in the foam mass 8, and a fourth step of wiping off the foam mass 8 that has adhered to the abdomen of the dog 100 as a result of the third step. The predetermined area is a part of the dog 100 other than its abdomen, and by performing the first and second steps in parallel with the third step, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment described above, the entire body of the dog 100 can be cleaned efficiently.
[0035] (Embodiment 3) <Procedure for body cleansing> The procedure for a body cleansing method according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figure 7.
[0036] Before commencing the body cleansing method shown in Figure 7, foam masses 8 to be used in the body cleansing method are generated. Note that the method for generating foam masses 8 is the same as the method shown in Figure 2 in the first embodiment described above, so its explanation is omitted.
[0037] The body cleansing method shown in Figure 7 is started after generating foam mass 8 using the method described above.
[0038] First, the worker, such as a trimmer, scoops up the foam mass 8 generated by the method described above with their hand 200, applies the scooped foam mass 8 to a designated area of the dog 100 with their hand 200, crushes and rubs the applied foam mass 8 on the designated area while moving their hand 200 back and forth, thereby kneading out the oil from the designated area of the dog 100 and dissolving the oil in the designated area, and then mixes the kneaded-out oil and dissolved oil with the foam mass 8 and removes it in the first step (S21).
[0039] Next, the worker performs a second step in which they wipe the foam mass 8, which has had the grease removed from the designated area of the dog 100, from the designated area using a towel or the like (S22).
[0040] Next, if the operator has not repeated the operations of the first and second steps described above a predetermined number of times (step S23: No), the operator returns to the operation of step S21. In this way, by repeating the operations of the first and second steps, the grease in the predetermined area is dissolved, making it possible to separate the mats of hair that have formed when loose hair from the dog 100's coat has become entangled with the grease in the predetermined area.
[0041] Furthermore, if the operator repeats the actions of the first and second steps a predetermined number of times (step S23: Yes), the operator performs the action of the fifth step, in which the hairballs that have been separated from the fur by repeating the actions of the first and second steps are removed from the fur using a brush or the like (not shown), and then the body cleansing method is completed.
[0042] Incidentally, traditionally, forcibly removing matted fur from a dog's coat caused stress to the dog, and removing the mats required the purchase of specialized tools.
[0043] Thus, according to this embodiment, there is a fifth step of removing hairballs formed when loose hairs from the coat of the dog 100 become entangled in the coat due to the oils of the predetermined area at a predetermined location. The first step involves rubbing the foam mass 8 onto the predetermined area and moving it back and forth multiple times to separate the hairballs from the coat. The fifth step involves removing the hairballs that have been separated from the coat by the first step using a brush. In addition to the effects of the first embodiment described above, hairballs entangled in the coat of the dog 100 can be easily removed.
[0044] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments in terms of the type, arrangement, number, etc. of the components, and it is of course possible to modify them as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention, such as by appropriately substituting the components with those that produce equivalent effects.
[0045] Specifically, in the first to third embodiments described above, the body of dog 100 was cleaned, but the method is not limited to this, and the bodies of animals other than dogs 100, such as cats, can also be cleaned using the above body cleaning method.
[0046] Furthermore, in the first to third embodiments described above, the foam clumps 8 adhering to the dog 100's body were simply wiped off with a towel without rinsing the dog 100's body with a shower or the like at the end. However, the method is not limited to this, and the dog 100's body may be rinsed with a shower or the like at the end if necessary. [Industrial applicability]
[0047] The body cleansing method according to the present invention is suitable for cleaning the bodies of animals other than humans using a foam mass generated by kneading an aqueous solution of soap containing ozone, which does not require rinsing, in hot water. [Explanation of symbols]
[0048] 2 soap 3. Boiling water 4 Aqueous solution 5 containers 6 sticks 7. Ozone-containing solution 8 Foam mass 9 plates 100 dogs 200 moves
Claims
1. A method of body cleansing for animals other than humans, which involves using a foam mass generated by mixing an aqueous solution of soap containing ozone, which does not require rinsing, with hot water, and cleaning the body of an animal. The first step involves repeatedly rubbing the foam mass against a predetermined part of the animal's body and moving it back and forth over the predetermined part to remove the oil from the predetermined part with the foam mass, A second step is to wipe away the foam mass from which the oil has been removed from the predetermined area in the first step, It has, The first step and the second step are repeated multiple times. A method for cleaning the body, characterized by the following features.
2. A third step involves immersing the abdomen of the animal in the foam mass, A fourth step involves wiping away the foam mass that has adhered to the animal's abdomen in the third step, It has, The aforementioned predetermined part is, A part of the animal other than the abdomen, The first step and the second step are, Performed in parallel with the third step described above, The method for wiping the body according to claim 1, characterized in that it is a method for wiping the body.
3. The first step described above is: Remove the oil that has surfaced at the predetermined site from the apocrine glands and eccrine glands of the animal. A method for wiping the body according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is a method for wiping the body.
4. The first step described above is: The ozone is used to purify the lipids that have risen to the predetermined site from the apocrine glands and eccrine glands of the animal. A method for wiping the body according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is a method for wiping the body.
5. The fifth step involves removing hairballs formed when loose hairs from the animal's coat become entangled with the oil in the predetermined area, The first step described above is: By rubbing the foam mass against the predetermined area and moving it back and forth over the predetermined area multiple times, the hairball can be separated from the fur. The fifth step described above is: The hairballs that have been separated from the fur by the first step are removed from the fur using a brush. A method for wiping the body according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is a method for wiping the body.