We all love our pets – in fact, they are essential members of the family! But when our four-legged friends are leaving hair everywhere, it can cause your home to look and feel unclean. And us pet owners know just how tricky pet hair removal can be; fur makes its way deep into carpet fibres, and it sticks like glue to sofas. Of course, a trusty pet hair vacuum can sort this out, but for occasions where you need a bit of a deeper clean, we’ve got a few top tips!
So, from how to get hair out of the carpet, to how to remove cat hair from clothes, our article on pet hair removal tips has got you covered.
How do I get rid of pet hair in my home?
From dander on the sofa and your clothes to the pesky fur that sinks way down deep into your carpet fibres, pet hair removal in your home can feel like a never ending task. But don’t worry, we’ve got a few tips to keeping your home pet hair free! If you’re looking for help to get dog hair out of your rug, getting dog hair off of clothes, or keeping those stray bits of fur from ruining your sofa, just keep reading!
1. Vacuum up any pet hair
First up, and you may have guessed it, the easiest way to remove pet hair from the carpet is to give it a quick vacuum. Pets can leave a ton of fur and dander around the house, and these can settle deep into your carpet fibres. However, our pet hair vacuum cleaners are designed to tackle this task with ease. With different attachments and bundles to target corners and carpets, a quick vacuum can work wonders!
With your pet vacuum to hand, we recommend you go over the area of pet hair multiple times and at different angles to make sure you properly remove all the pet hair from your carpet.
2. Try brushing the fabric
Now, this next tip is great for getting hair out of the carpet, but it’s also handy for ensuring your sofa is pet hair free too! Wondering what this double pet hair removal tip is? Well, it’s pretty straightforward - give your carpet and sofa a bit of a brush. But we don’t mean with your typical hair brush, only a proper cleaning fabric brush will do the trick. Simply take the brush and gently run it down the fabric, removing the hair from your carpet and sofa, for quick disposal in the bin.
Similarly, you can also use a pumice stone to remove dog hair from the carpet and sofa. Again, just gently scrape the surface with the pumice stone, and you will be able to get the dog hair off the carpet and the sofa without damaging those delicate fibres.
3. Use a lint roller
How many times have you held your beloved pets only to come away covered in hair? Well, getting dog hair out of your clothes is actually really simple. You could save hours of brushing yourself down by getting a good quality lint roller to keep your clothes free from hair. Lint rollers are super handy - the hair sticks to the tape and you can simply tear off the strip and throw it away when you're done.
Another simple way to get dog hair off of clothes is to pop them in the tumble dryer with some wet microfibre cloths! The idea here is that the hair will stick to the cloths, and once the cycle finishes, you can simply use a lint roller for any remaining hair.
TOP TIP: keep a lint roller by the door or even in your bag, so every time you go out, you can use the lint roller on your clothes. It's especially handy when you're leaving for work!
4. Give water a go
Fed up of your furry friend leaving strands of fur on your furniture? We feel your pain. Lots of pet owners love to share the sofa with their cat or dog, but don't appreciate the hair they leave behind. However, a great pet hair removal tip here, is to take a damp cloth to your furniture to attract the hair. And when your cloth is covered in hair? Simply rinse it off and repeat the process until all unwanted pet fur has gone!
Another great pet hair removal trick for sofas is to use a mixture of water and fabric softener with your cloth. This will help keep your furniture in great condition, without the risk of water damage.
5. Tackle the pet hair problem at its source
Now, knowing all these handy pet hair removal tips is all well and good, but there are a few ways you can remove hair from carpets and sofas by simply preventing it in the first place. First, brushing your pets thoroughly a couple of times each week is a good way to reduce the amount of hair they moult. You can ask your vet for the best type of brush to use on your furry friend. And while every pet owner knows just how tricky it can be, bathing your pet is another handy pet hair removal tip. This can help remove any loose hairs and keeps their coat soft and healthy, helping reduce shedding too.
And there you have it, our top pet hair removal tips. Looking for more pet cleaning tips? Head over to our blog to discover how to remove pet odour and what the best vacuum for pet hair is.
