Luna Soft Dog Bed Care: Washing the Cream Cover Safely

By AllPetSolutions | Published: 2026-10-16

Category: Tips & Care

Keep your Luna Soft Dog Bed fresh with a simple wash routine. Learn how to clean the cream cover at 30° without shrinking, fading, or wrecking the fleece lining.

Quick answer

Machine wash the Luna Soft Dog Bed cover at 30° on a gentle cycle, then air-dry it flat or line-dry it away from direct heat. The cream fabric and fleece lining are both machine washable at 30°, so there is no need to hand wash or dry clean. The main rule is simple: keep the temperature at 30° or below and skip the tumble dryer.

What you need before you start

Gather a pet-safe or mild detergent, a mesh laundry bag if you have one, and a couple of clean towels. Avoid biological powders and fabric softeners, because residue can cling to the fleece lining and reduce how soft it feels. If you are washing the whole bed rather than just the cover, check that the filling is secure and that any zips or seams are intact first.

Why 30° is the safe temperature

The Luna Soft Dog Bed is filled with recycled polyester fibre and covered in a breathable, easy-clean fabric with a soft fleece lining. Hot water can cause polyester fibre to clump and the fleece to mat, while the cream colour can dull over repeated hot washes. A 30° cycle is warm enough to lift dirt and odour but gentle enough to protect the structured sides and the fibre fill. If your machine has a wool or delicate setting, that is a good match.

How often to wash it

For most dogs, washing the cover every two to four weeks is enough. Wash more often if your dog is a heavy shedder, has been swimming, or has rolled in something. In between washes, vacuum the fleece lining with a brush attachment and spot-clean small marks with a damp cloth and a little mild soap. This keeps the bed fresh without putting the fabric through a full cycle more than necessary.

Drying without shrinking or matting

Air-drying is the safest option for the cream cover and the recycled fibre fill. Lay the cover flat on a towel or hang it on a line in a well-ventilated spot, but keep it out of strong direct sunlight, which can fade the cream colour. If the cover still feels damp after a few hours, turn it over so the underside dries too. Never put the cover or the filled bed in a tumble dryer, and do not place it on a radiator, because heat can shrink the fabric and melt or clump the fibre.

Step-by-step: washing the Luna Soft Dog Bed cover

Shake off loose hair and dirt outside: Take the bed outside and give it a firm shake, then vacuum the fleece lining with a brush attachment. This removes most of the hair before it reaches your washing machine. Checkpoint: if the bed is heavily soiled with mud, rinse it outdoors with a hose first so you do not clog your machine.
Remove the cover or prepare the whole bed: If your Luna bed has a removable cover, unzip it and wash the cover on its own. If the whole bed is going in, make sure the filling is secure and place the bed in a mesh laundry bag to protect the seams. Common mistake: forcing a large bed into a small drum. If it does not fit loosely, wash it by hand or take it to a launderette.
Wash at 30° on a gentle cycle with mild detergent: Select a 30°C or cold wash on a delicate or wool cycle. Use a small amount of pet-safe or mild detergent and skip fabric softener, which can coat the fleece and trap odours. Checkpoint: never exceed 30°, and do not use bleach or biological powders on the cream fabric.
Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap: If your machine has an extra rinse option, use it. Soap residue left in the fleece lining can irritate your dog's skin and make the bed feel stiff. Common mistake: assuming one rinse is enough. A second rinse is cheap insurance for sensitive dogs.
Air-dry flat or line-dry away from direct heat: Lay the cover flat on a clean towel or hang it on a line in a ventilated area. Keep it out of strong direct sunlight and away from radiators, and turn it over halfway through drying. Checkpoint: the bed is fully dry when the fleece lining and any filled sections feel dry all the way through, not just on the surface.
Fluff the fibre and reshape the sides: Once dry, gently knead the recycled polyester fibre with your hands to redistribute it, then press the structured sides back into shape. This restores loft and keeps the low-sided entry easy for smaller dogs, older dogs, and puppies to step into. Next step: vacuum the bed weekly between washes to keep odours down and extend the time between full washes.

Product facts that shape your wash routine

AllPetSolutions Luna Soft Dog Bed - Cream - S/M/L: Machine washable at 30° Sets the maximum safe temperature for the whole bed, so you can wash it at home without hand washing.
AllPetSolutions Luna Soft Dog Bed - Cream - S/M/L: Filled with recycled polyester fibre, made from recycled plastics Polyester fibre can clump or lose loft in high heat, so air-drying protects the bed's shape and cushioning.
AllPetSolutions Luna Soft Dog Bed - Cream - S/M/L: Soft fleece lining and breathable, easy-clean fabric The fleece needs gentle detergent and no fabric softener to stay soft, while the outer fabric wipes clean between washes.
AllPetSolutions Luna Soft Dog Bed - Cream - S/M/L: Structured sides, lower than a deep bolster bed for easy access The structured sides can lose their shape if washed too hot or dried in a machine, so keep the cycle gentle and dry flat.