Your dog owns the couch blanket. Your cat has claimed the clean laundry basket. So what is your detergent leaving behind?

Quick answer: no detergent is safe for pets to eat. For washing, pick one with no fragrance, no essential oils, a short list and easy dosing, and store it out of reach.

What pet-friendly can (and can't) mean

Detergents are concentrated cleaners. Sheets and pods belong where paws can't reach.

Pet-friendly can mean it skips the ingredients most likely to bother animals, rinses clean and leaves no heavy scent on their stuff.

What to avoid

• Essential oils. Tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, citrus, pine and lavender are popular, but veterinary sources warn many are a concern for cats.^† Dogs can be sensitive too.
• Heavy fragrance. Pets live by their noses, and scent lingers on bedding.
• Too much detergent. Residue is the last thing a pet bed needs.
• Sheets or pods within reach. Chewing is the biggest risk.

Your pet's nose is way better than yours. Let's not overwhelm it.

What to look for

1. Fragrance-free, not just unscented (read it).
2. No essential oils, including by plant name.
3. A short list you can check.
4. Mild cleaners, like sugar-based glucosides.
5. Clear dosing, so you don't overdo it.

How Just 7 fits

We made Just 7 with pets in mind from day one. Seven ingredients, no fragrance, no essential oils (lavender included), no musk and nothing from animals.^†

And like any detergent: keep the box closed and up high.

Washing pet bedding

1. Shake or vacuum off loose hair outside.
2. Lint roller or rubber glove for what's left.
3. Wash on its own, longest cycle the fabric allows.
4. Add an extra rinse for very soiled bedding.
5. Dry fully, on high if the label allows, or in the sun.
6. Wipe the drum afterward.

For accidents, an enzyme formula like Just 9 helps break down protein messes. Rinse cold first so stains don't set. Article 20 has the full dog-bed method.

If your pet chews a sheet or pod

Take the product away and call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even if your pet seems fine. Keep the box handy to read out the ingredients.^† Article 23 has more.

FAQ

Is laundry detergent safe for cats? No detergent is safe to eat. For washing, skip fragrance and essential oils, since cats are especially sensitive to many oils.^†

Is lavender safe for pets? Lavender oil is one veterinary sources caution about for cats. We leave it out.^†

Can I wash my dog's bed with regular laundry? You can, but washing it alone keeps hair off your clothes.

Can I use Just 7 in a home with pets? We made it with pet homes in mind: no fragrance, no essential oils and nothing from animals. We don't make pet-health claims, and like any detergent it isn't safe to eat, so store it out of reach.^†