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Sharing the bed with pets: hair, dander, fleas and paws

A pet on the bed brings hair, dander, paw dirt, drool and sometimes fleas. This hub covers how to keep a shared bed clean at home, what the CDC and EPA say about fleas, and how our cleaning resets the mattress, with pet odor treatment included.

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A pet on the bed adds hair, dander, outdoor dirt, drool, odor and sometimes fleas. Use a washable protector, wash bedding often in hot, soapy water as the EPA advises, vacuum the mattress, and have it professionally cleaned twice a year. Pet odor treatment is included in our mattress price. For fleas, the CDC advises treating every pet and the home together.

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By Matthew Brunken · Updated October 24, 2026 · Last reviewed October 24, 2026 · Sources · Editorial standards

Plenty of people share the bed with a dog or cat. This hub is about the mattress: what a pet adds to it, how to keep up at home, and when to bring in a professional.

Pet odor treatment is included in our mattress price. The first mattress is $199 Fall 2026 special (regularly $249). Take the 60-second quiz or schedule your cleaning. We recommend cleaning twice a year.

Pets on the bed

What a dog or cat adds to a mattress and an easy routine for a shared bed.

Hair and dander

Getting what a pet sheds out of the mattress.

Fleas

What the CDC and EPA say and where the mattress fits.

Paws, drool and messes

Mud, drool and vomit, and what soaks through.

Defined terms

The vocabulary of mattress cleaning methods

Every article in this Knowledge Center uses these words the same way. Each term has its own link, so you can point anyone (or any search engine) straight to the definition.

Pet dander: Tiny flakes shed from an animal's skin. The EPA lists pet allergens among indoor biological contaminants found in household dust.Source: Biological Pollutants' Impact on Indoor Air Quality
Flea life cycle: Egg, larva, pupa and adult. The CDC notes some stages resist treatment, so cleaning and follow-up continue for weeks.Source: Getting Rid of Fleas
Dry vapor steam: Superheated, low-moisture vapor that brings heat to a mattress surface without soaking the foam.

Frequently asked questions

Is pet odor removal included in the price?+

Yes. Pet odor treatment is included in the mattress price, along with normal stains and ordinary urine accidents.

Can fleas live in a mattress?+

The CDC says fleas can live in bedding and other surfaces pets frequent, so a bed your pet sleeps on can be involved.

Does steam kill fleas?+

The EPA says hot steam can kill fleas in all stages of the life cycle. We use low-moisture dry vapor steam on mattresses.

How often should I clean a mattress my pet sleeps on?+

We recommend twice a year. The first mattress is $199 Fall 2026 special (regularly $249).

Sources

Controlling Fleas and Ticks Around Your Home · US EPA
Getting Rid of Fleas · CDC
Preventing Fleas · CDC
Biological Pollutants' Impact on Indoor Air Quality · US EPA

Last reviewed October 24, 2026. Each article in this hub lists its own sources. This page is general information, not medical advice. See our editorial standards for how sources are chosen and checked.

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