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Pet laundry detergent is having a moment — should you be using it…
NBC News looks at pet-specific laundry detergents gaining popularity among dog owners, and whether regular detergent will do for bedding and blankets; the dog has not commented.
On air: Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance on BBN OvernightPublished
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- First reported by NBC News: “Pet laundry detergent is having a moment — should you be using it for your dog’s stuff?”
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 12:41 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance; aired 2 times.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNBC News reports that pet laundry detergent is having a moment, and the question tonight is whether you should be washing your dog's things in it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWe don't have the dog's actual laundry, so this is file footage from the archive. Roll it, look at this.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHere it comes. The drum starts spinning, soapy water everywhere, and the green and blue clothes are tumbling like they signed up for it.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI am not watching this closely. The water level just dropped, though.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWatch the suds mix with the garments right there. That is elite.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRun it back.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentViral Score, seven out of ten, because the dog still has no idea its blanket got a better wash than my hoodie.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorDr. Byte, does your washing machine have a smart setting, and has it told you anything?
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