Pet Hair Removal Household Cleaning Hints

No matter if your pet sheds a little fur or lots of fur, getting pet hair out of carpet and laundry can be a chore, and can be difficult task to accomplish. Depending on the situation, it can even be embarrassing especially if you are greeted with the unexpected arrival of family or friends. It may seem every time you clean or do laundry your pet can’t wait to deposit a new pile of fur over everything. Needless to say, pet hair removal in your home can become a full-time experience if you let it. But how do you figure out where to start, and what products do you actually need? There are several steps you can take to reduce the amount of fur in the home, staring with proper grooming, purchasing the proper tools and by following quick do-it-yourself hints.

One of the easiest ways to remove pet hair from your home is by minimizing the amount of fur your cat or dog is able to shed. Bringing your pet to a professional groomer is one way to deal with shedding and can reduce the amount of pet hair you have to remove from your home. The average cost of a grooming session can range from $20 to $60 depending on the size and type of fur your pet has.

Or you can remove excess fur from your pet at home by using specialized pet brushes. Buying inexpensive equipment is an option, but it will not make pet hair removal any easier on you. Instead, invest in a specialized pet hair brush. I highly recommend the FURminator for the best results; it has worked wonders on my dog and has significantly reduced the amount or pet hair I remove from the carpet and laundry.

It goes without saying that routine vacuuming is a requirement to effectively remove pet hair from the home. In this case cheaper is not always better, before buying an upright vacuum compare several brands and choose one designed for pet hair removal which come with additional attachments designed to pick up fur easily, has greater suction power and can be easily cleaned.  Also, consider purchasing a small handheld vacuum for pet hair for smaller “spot” jobs. It is quicker and easier than getting out the upright, and can be used for quick clean-ups before friends and family arrive.

Lint or “sticky” rollers are ideal to have on hand to remove small spots of hair, and from clean laundry. Nothing is more embarrassing than wearing black pants with patches of white pet fur or vice versa. They are generally inexpensive, ranging in cost between $1 to $5 depending on the brand and size. If you don’t have a lint roller on hand to remove pet fur from clothing, use the stick side of scotch or masking tape to handle stray pet hairs.

If you already have these tools, are living on a budget, or both there are several ways to easily remove pet hair; including:

• Wet a rubber glove, and shake off the excess moisture. Scrape your fingers into the furniture or upholstery and the fur will easily clump together. This is ideal for small corners a pet vacuum may be unable to reach. The same method can be used with a damp sponge.
• Gently rub a dryer sheet over the surface of an outfit to remove pet hair from clothes, for a quick pick-me-up.
• Combine 1 cup fabric softener and 1 cup water in a spray bottle and mix thoroughly. Spray lightly on the carpet and allow too dry. Follow with a quick vacuuming.