Yes, we only use a special natural laundry detergent for his blankets, beds, toys, wash clothes and sheets that he uses. Apollo is allergic and sensitive to many things so it's best for him. We use Earth Friendly Eco's detergent. It doesn't give him hives. He's been such an expensive bulldog but I will do anything for him!!
For bedding Tide. Also I ditched the dog beds because a lot are tough to clean so I use pillows. I can toss them on the wash, dry them and they are easy to replace. For toys and dishes I use Dawn. I have three parrots as well and use Dawn for their items too. Plus birds are so sensitive to chemicals and cleaners they get priority lol.
I only use the powder I was my clothes with no fabric softener otherwise FTSE gets a rash so I use what I can use as I have allergies to plenty of soaps etc
As were on a septic here I use a Costco product that is approved for the system, and all laundry is done with the same product , I do nothing different for them ( oh and it is a liquid product). I have been blessed NO allergies in the house Human or animal .