Dogs and cats are family, but their fur seems to end up everywhere: on the sofa, armchairs, bedding and car seats. Spring and fall shedding seasons make it worse. These nine methods remove pet hair quickly, most with items you already own.
Put on a slightly damp rubber dish glove and run your hand over the fabric. Static and friction pull hair into clumps you can lift away. This works especially well on upholstery.
Drag a rubber squeegee across sofas and carpets in short strokes. It gathers surprising amounts of embedded hair.
Perfect for quick touch-ups before guests arrive. Wide packing tape wrapped around your hand works in a pinch.
Motorized brush heads designed for pet hair lift fur from fabric fibres. Vacuum furniture weekly during heavy shedding periods, and empty the canister often.
Mix one part liquid fabric softener with about ten parts water in a spray bottle. Lightly mist the fabric, wait a minute, then wipe or vacuum. It loosens hair and reduces static. Test on a hidden spot first.
These stones work well on durable fabrics and car carpets. Avoid delicate materials like velvet or silk.
Rubbing a dryer sheet over furniture reduces static so hair releases more easily.
Cover your pet’s favourite spot with a washable blanket. Shake it outside, then wash it with a dryer ball to catch loose hair.
Prevention is the most effective method. Brushing your dog or cat several times a week, especially during seasonal sheds, removes loose undercoat before it lands on your furniture. Use a brush suited to your pet’s coat type.
For more pet care tips, read keeping your pet healthy in Toronto and cat grooming mistakes to avoid.
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