How to Clean Pet Hair

What You'll Need

• Vacuum with pet hair attachment
• Lint roller
• Rubber gloves
• Dryer sheets
• Damp cloth

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Vacuum thoroughly

   Use a vacuum with a pet hair attachment. Go over the area multiple times in different directions.

2. 2

   Use rubber gloves

   Put on dry rubber dishwashing gloves and run your hands over fabric. Static electricity from the rubber attracts hair.

3. 3

   Use a lint roller

   For clothing or small areas, lint rollers pick up remaining hair quickly.

4. 4

   Dryer sheet for clothes

   Run a dryer sheet over fabric to attract pet hair with static. Works on couches and clothes.

5. 5

   Toss in dryer

   For clothes, run them through a dryer cycle on no heat with a dryer sheet to release pet hair before washing.

Pro Tips

• TIPBrush pets weekly to capture hair before it sheds onto furniture.
• TIPCover furniture with washable throws to make pet hair removal easier.
• TIPUse a robot vacuum to maintain pet hair levels between deep cleanings.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• XWashing pet hair-covered clothes without removing hair first, which clogs the washer and embeds hair deeper.
• XUsing a dry cloth, which just spreads the hair around.
• XSkipping the dryer step, which leaves hair stuck on garments after washing.

Frequently Asked Questions