Revolutionary Dog Bathing System To Be Launched In Austin

AUSTIN, TX — Dog owners don't need to be told how ruff it is to bathe one's pet at home. It's painstaking, messy and frustrating, potentially even giving some canine fans to switch to self-grooming cats. BISSELL — an industry leader in cleaning solutions and floor care — believe they have the solution, and will launch its new portable dog bathing system in Austin on Monday.

Sorry for unleashing the details so late, but Patch just got word about it late this morning. So please don't bark at us angrily for the short notice. Anyway, the BISSELL folks tell us with palpable enthusiasm in an email they will introduce the BARKBATH Dual Use product at a launch party scheduled Monday, Oct. 7, at b8ta Austin inside the Domain Northside from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

BISSELL team members will be on the showroom floor demonstrating on real dogs (some of which will be for adoption from the Austin Humane Society, by the way), and will be offering a 50 percent coupon towards a purchase made that day ahead of shipping that starts in December.

Thus the urgency of this message, dog lovers. Patch wanted you to know about that hefty, in-store discount. Because we are furvently committed to our readers. Dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes also are invited to attend this event to see the Dual Use in action "...and discover for themselves why it’s the faster, easier, and less messy way to bathe their four-legged friend," officials said.

BISSELL officials noted the new BARKBATH Dual Use can also be quickly changed to a portable deep cleaner, allowing pet owners to clean up after messes their furry family member (or other family members) may leave behind. And since the BARKBATH™ Dual Use won’t be shipping until December, attendees interested in pre-ordering the product will learn how to place their reservation and will receive a 50 percent off discount should they place their order that day on Indiegogo.com.

Once available nationwide, The BARKBATH™ Dual Use will be have a suggested retail price of $199.99. Austin Humane Society representatives also will be on hand for those interested in adding a furry friend to their family. BISSELL Pet Foundation will be offsetting a portion of the adoption fees for dogs adopted during the event.

ABOUT THE BISSELL BARKBATH

The BISSELL BARKBATH™ Dual Use is a convenient, self-contained device that offers three customizable spray nozzles (based on fur length) designed to get beneath the fur and down to the skin. This allows water and shampoo to wash the coat clean, while a soft suction pulls dirt and water into a separate dirty water tank. The device also features three customizable grooming clips (based on fur type) to brush your dog’s coat while cleaning. Just like its predecessors, BARKBATH™ Dual Use is eco-friendly – just 68 oz. of water is all that’s required to clean an 80 lb. dog versus a traditional bathtub which can use up to 19 gallons of water.

“The new BARKBATH Dual Use is the first 2-in-1 portable dog wash and deep cleaner," Stacy Silk, senior brand manager for BISSELL, said in a prepared statement. "We’re excited to partner with b8ta and offer pet parents the chance to try it out. This portable all-in-one system can be used to wash your dog in any room of the house, anytime, with minimal mess AND can also be used to clean up the messes that your dog or other family members may leave behind on carpets, rugs and upholstery.

The complete dual-use 2-in-1 system includes all of these items: the BARKBATH™ Dual Use unit, BARKBATH Bathing Tool and a number of helpful accessories, such as the 3” Deep Cleaning Carpet & Upholstery Tool, customizable spray nozzles and grooming clips, Sound Dampening Mat, Microfiber Towel for the face and paws, a 20 oz. bottle of BISSELL Oatmeal No-Rinse Dog Shampoo, 8 oz. bottle of SpotClean 2X Pet Stain & Odor Deep Cleaning Solution, storage bag and more. To learn more about the entire BARKBATH line, visit www.GetBARKBATH.com.

So don't paws for a moment! Go fur a look at least, and hot-tail it out there. (Sorry.)

About BISSELL Homecare, Inc.

For 140 years and counting, Michigan-based BISSELL Homecare, Inc. has developed innovative floor care solutions that make cleaning easier. As the top-selling brand in floor care appliances based on NPD unit sales, BISSELL understands that fuller lives often mean more messes, and that convenient cleaning tools help us embrace life’s messier moments. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, the company supplies households across the globe with vacuums, sweepers, carpet-cleaning machines, hard floor cleaners, cleaning formulas, and pet care solutions too. For more on the complete line of BISSELL products, visit www.BISSELL.com.

About BISSELL Pet Foundation

BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to help reduce the number of animals in shelters through pet adoption, spay/neuter programs, microchipping and foster care. Founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, BPF is an extension of her long-standing love for animals and commitment to their welfare. The foundation is supported by generous donors and BISSELL Homecare, Inc. Up to $25 for every pet product purchased helps fund the foundation’s mission.

About b8ta
Founded in 2015, with offices in San Francisco and New York, b8ta is a software-powered retailer designed to make physical retail accessible for product makers and exciting for consumers. b8ta operates 18 branded flagship stores throughout the U.S. with the mission of helping customers discover, try, buy and learn about new products in real life. Additionally, b8ta works with hundreds of other brands and retailers to power their physical retail experience using the company's proprietary Retail as a Service (RaaS) platform.