How greasy is a Sphynx in normal life when people say blankets need a dedicated laundry routine?

You pretty much need to wash your blankets weekly, sometimes more. Their skin oil builds up fast, like a human who never showers. I've had to buy extra throws just to rotate them through the laundry.

Think of it like a human with very oily skin leaving a body print on fabric after a nap. My Sphynx leaves a visible, yellowish-brown stain on any light-colored blanket within two or three days. I have to wash our couch throws on a hot cycle with enzymatic detergent, and they still develop a permanent greasy smell over time.

You will see a faint, greasy film on your sheets after just a few days. I own two Sphynx, and within a week, the pillowcases feel slick to the touch and smell like stale cooking oil. I wash all bedding on a sanitize cycle with a heavy-duty detergent, and even then, the fabric eventually develops a permanent, slightly waxy feel.

In my experience, the grease level is high enough that a single cuddle session leaves a distinct oily residue on fabric. I once left a fleece throw on the couch for a week, and the spot where my Sphynx slept became stiff and shiny, almost like it had been treated with a liquid wax. Regular washing just isn't enough, I now use a separate set of blankets for him that I wash with a degreasing dish soap pre-soak, and they still feel greasy after a few days.