Just my humble opinion, but like many others, I have/had pets. I don't care how many times you vacuum the rugs, you will always have pet dander/hair on your floors. I have given away the three quilts I have made, and I washed every one. First, I hand quilt and the quilts do collect dust, oil from handling, etc. I want to be sure the gift I give is "clean".
Jeanette Frantz