105 CMR, § 410.230 - Owner's Laundering Responsibilities

If an owner of a residence, including a rooming house and homeless shelter, provides bed linens, towels, pillows or mattresses to occupants:

(A) Bed linens and towels shall be laundered between use by different individuals. If continuously used by one individual, linens shall be cleaned at least weekly. Shared towels are prohibited.

(B) Blankets shall be replaced when worn. Each blanket shall be laundered between use by different individuals. If used continuously by one individual, each blanket shall be cleaned at least every three months, and more often if needed.

(C) Pillow covers and mattress covers shall be cleaned when soiled and at least every three months.

(D) Mattresses shall be clean and in good condition. Each mattress shall be cleaned or replaced when soiled or when not in good condition.

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105 CMR, § 410.230

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1495, eff. 5/12/2023.