Table of Contents
1. I Love My Dog, But Also… Ew
2. Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow: The Never-Ending Shedding Saga
3. Pet Odors and Other Uninvited Guests
4. Washing Pet Bedding Without Losing Your Sanity
5. The Hidden MVP: A Laundry Basket You Didn’t Know You Needed
6. My Top 3 Tips (Kinda?)
7. Final Thoughts and an Honest Plea
1. I Love My Dog, But Also… Ew
Okay so here’s the thing—I love my dog, Snax. He’s an 85-pound Lab/Great Dane/chaotic energy sandwich who thinks he’s a lapdog. He’s my forever bestie, my shadow, my emotional support beast. That being said—he is a fur hurricane. Like, I once sneezed and a hairball floated out of my hoodie. That’s not cute. That’s haunting.
Don’t get me started on when he rolls in something “mysterious” at the park. (What even was that last week? Worm juice??) Ever come home from work smelling faintly of “damp dog and despair”? Yeah, I have. So if you, like me, are constantly doing pet-adjacent laundry, welcome to the sweaty, smelly club.
2. Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow: The Never-Ending Shedding Saga
Let me paint a picture: it’s laundry day. You’re determined. You grab your clothes, toss them in your laundry basket (bless you, Laundry Turtle), and the second the lid shuts, you spot it—hair. Everywhere. It’s on your black leggings, in your socks… ON YOUR LIP BALM.
So here’s a very non-comprehensive list of what I’ve done to fight the fuzz:
1. Dryer sheets (they help but kind of just move the hair around?)
2. Those little rubber dryer balls—they’re oddly satisfying to squish
3. Lint rolling literally everything before the wash
4. Screaming into the void
Still, the easiest win? Honestly, just keeping a separate laundry basket for my pet-laden stuff helped a ton (shoutout to the collapsible king, Laundry Turtle—you’re lowkey saving lives and floor space).
Oh, this reminds me—space is precious in my apartment. Like, I accidentally bump into my lamp just by breathing too enthusiastically. So anything that helps me stay organized without gobbling up floor real estate is perfection. Collapsible baskets are more than just cute and clever—they’re actually a lifesaver in small spaces. If you’re working with minimal square footage, trust me, you’ll love how collapsible laundry baskets help you maximize space in small homes without sacrificing functionality.
3. Pet Odors and Other Uninvited Guests
Okay but why do dogs smell like soggy cereal 0.2 seconds after a bath? I’m not saying I’m perfect—I once went three days re-wearing the same sports bra (look, I was sad)—but these odors are next-level.
Top offenders:
– Wet fur that never fully dies
– Post-poop roll (you know the one)
– Their weirdly specific “sun smell” after a nap? Explain that, science
Here’s a tip I may or may not trust: add about ¼ cup of white vinegar to your load. I learned this from my friend Daphne (hi, girl!) who has three cats and no working sense of smell. But weirdly, it helps.
Also: no offense to Febreze, but it’s cover-up spray. Be brave. Wash the dang blanket.
4. Washing Pet Bedding Without Losing Your Sanity
So Snax has one of those deluxe orthopedic beds that cost more than my Target couch. And it traps stink like nobody’s business. If yours has a removable cover—use it. Wash it separately, unzip fully, and use hot water—like scald-the-demons hot.
Also: never EVER wash it with your clothes. I did this once and my gym socks reeked of “kennel sneeze” for a week 🙃
Pro move? Put it all in the Laundry Turtle and carry it outside first—shake it like you’re trying to ward off evil spirits.
5. The Hidden MVP: A Laundry Basket You Didn’t Know You Needed
Okay, legit—most laundry baskets are the worst. They’re bulky, they attack your shins, and once you use them to transport pet stuff, they’re forever unclean.
But the Laundry Turtle? It collapses. It ZIPS closed. You can throw dog blankets in there without getting fur slivers in your side. I even took it on a camping trip once and used it to carry both dirty clothes AND marshmallows (don’t ask).
And if you’re still trying to figure out which basket suits your lifestyle (yes, there are options), do yourself a favor and read this guide on how to choose the right collapsible laundry basket. Because not all laundry baskets are created equal—and some are definitely more chaotic than others.
6. My Top 3 Tips (Kinda?)
This probably isn’t BuzzFeed-worthy, but here’s my attempt at wisdom:
– Always run an empty rinse cycle after washing pet stuff, or your jeans will smell like tail.
– Keep one basket JUST for pet laundry (seriously, separation of fur and fits is sacred).
– Shake everything outside first. You might look wild, but it helps (plus your neighbors will secretly be obsessed with your commitment).
7. Final Thoughts and an Honest Plea
Look—I know pet ownership is messy and weird. But when Snax curls up beside me smelling faintly like “Old Tennis Ball No. 6” and sighs like a dramatic teen… I melt. He’s disgusting and I’m obsessed.
So if your dog sleeps on your hoodie and your washer smells suspicious, I see you. You’re not alone. Also, do what I did—upgrade your laundry sitch with something smart like Laundry Turtle. Because if you’re gonna fight fur, might as well look functional doing it.
Got any pet laundry hacks? Or horror stories? Or wanna send me dog pics? Slide into the comments—I could literally talk about this all day 💬🐾
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