Keeping the Bed Clean With a Shedding Dog

Short answer

Brush the dog often, give it a washable blanket on top of the bed, wash that blanket and the sheets often, vacuum the mattress when you change the sheets, and keep a protector on. Then have the mattress professionally cleaned twice a year to reset what a weekly routine can't reach.

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Heavy shedders put hair on the bed faster than a lint roller can keep up. A routine makes it manageable.

Every day or two

Brush the dog, outside if you can. The CDC also advises brushing pets regularly as part of flea prevention (CDC).
Shake out the dog's top blanket outside.

Every week

Wash the top blanket and sheets. The EPA advises washing bedding pets lie on in hot, soapy water (EPA).
Vacuum the mattress when the sheets are off (dog hair out of a mattress).
Vacuum the floor around the bed, where hair collects in drifts.

Every month or so

Wash the protector following its care label (how to wash a protector).

Twice a year

Professional mattress cleaning: HEPA vacuuming, enzyme treatment, dry vapor steam and UV-C. Pet odor treatment is included.

A layer on top of the bed, plus a protector for pets on the bed, keeps most of the hair out of the mattress itself.

Where to read next

How we clean a bed you share with a pet

This section is our view. Every Sleep Sanitation visit starts with a nose-and-eyes inspection, then HEPA vacuuming to lift hair, dander and debris, enzyme treatment on organic odor, low-moisture dry vapor steam from our Italian-made Vapor Clean machines, UV-C light treatment and a moisture check before we leave. Pet odor treatment is included in the mattress price, along with normal stains and ordinary urine accidents. The first mattress is $199 Fall 2026 special (regularly $249), any size, and underside treatment is +$50–$75. We recommend cleaning every mattress twice a year, and more often is fine when a pet shares the bed. Take the 60-second mattress quiz or schedule your cleaning. Call or text (402) 512-5658, or email info@sleepsanitation.com.

Changelog

24 October 2026: First published. Sources accessed on this date.

Sources

Preventing Fleas · CDC
Controlling Fleas and Ticks Around Your Home · US EPA

Last reviewed October 24, 2026. Manufacturer specifications and care instructions change; check the current version for your exact model. This page is general information, not medical advice. How we source and check pages: editorial standards.

Frequently asked questions

How do I keep dog hair off my bed?+

Brush the dog often, use a washable top blanket, and wash bedding weekly.

How often should I wash sheets if my dog sleeps with me?+

Weekly is a good routine, along with the dog's blanket.

How often should I clean my mattress with a shedding dog?+

We recommend professional cleaning twice a year.

Does a protector keep dog hair out of the mattress?+

It keeps most of it in a layer you can wash.

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Sleep Sanitation cleans mattresses only, in homes across the Omaha and Lincoln metros, using low-moisture dry vapor steam. Call or text to book.

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Keeping the bed clean with a shedding dog