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.