Cleaning and laundry experts weigh in on what to consider before letting your pet share a bed with you.
Is It OK to Let Your Pet Sleep in Your Bed?
Here, Romine and Mary Gagliardi (aka Dr. Youll also likely want to use products specifically formulated for your new laundering needs.
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Romine suggests starting with a detergent that has bothdeep-cleaningand odor-fighting properties to keep up with your co-sleeping arrangement.
you could follow up with a clarifying fabric rinse that will eliminate any remaining residues and odors.
Lastly,use dryer sheetsformulated for picking up pet hair.
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If you dont protect the bed, youll need to wash thebedding that a pet sleeps onmore frequently.
This could mean bumping yourlinen laundering scheduleup from once a week to as frequently as every other day.
Not washing bedding too often can help reduce the wear and tear that comes with each laundry cycle.
Be sure to use a waterproof mattress pad to protect against possible accidents.
This should help limit the amount of cleanup that can come along with pet-related messes.
