Best way to clean/bathe old dogs?

[Adina P]

Rosco is need of a bath but that's not gonna happen. He can't stand long enough for one.  I've managed to trim him down quite a bit so he looks cleaner, just trimming whatever side is up when he's lying down.  But I'd like to clean him a bit better.  Any particular products or recipes for a simple solution to wipe him down with?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This is what I used on JD, works great.
https://www.amazon.com/Tropiclean-Waterless-Hypo-Allergenic-Shampoo...

[Adina P]

That looks good!  Wasn't sure if those types of things were effective.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Yes, it does work. I have a friend who has an American Eskimo dog- snow white fluffy fur- and she uses it between baths, it works even when her dog is muddy from the dog park. 

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

If you have a shower with a detachable head, bath him laying down in the shower.  My dogs love it.  Wrap him in towels and blow dry his tummy on low.

[Adina P]

He's pretty big...and hates baths when he feels good.  He wouldn't lie down unless he fell...lol.  

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

As a quick stopgap and to get sticky stuff like sap or gum out of the coat, I use baby powder/cornstarch. I sprinkle it in and brush. We especially use it when traveling. I am going to order what Karen suggested and give it a try. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I have used the shampoo like Karen references after a spay and it helps.  I've also used Burts Bees powder on AnnaBelles face when we are in FL where she seems to stay wet constantly and starts getting a little smelly.  I have also just used a dryer (mine is just cool air) to blow out dirt and dust.  That really helps a lot as well.