Every dog owner has to deal with their furry friend’s hair getting everywhere occasionally. However simple as removing pet hair from clothes may look, some surfaces, like carpets, are more challenging to clean—you probably struggle with this often.
Luckily, you can get out of this hairy situation easier! Try these six hacks that could make the task less daunting for you.
Hack #1 Fabric softener
This laundry product works by removing static cling from clothes and can loosen up the hair stuck on the carpet, too! To use fabric softener on the carpet, just follow these easy instructions:
- Fill a spray bottle with one part fabric softener and three parts water.
- Then, apply a light mist over the carpet and let it dry (it shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes.)
- Lastly, use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose hair.
Hack #2 Balloons
Children have played with balloons, and rubbing them over their heads to make their hair stand up never fails to make them laugh. With this principle in mind, this hack works pretty much the same on your carpet as a latex balloon will create static.
So, in this case, all you have to do is rub an air-filled balloon over the carpet to create static and attract the hairs. However, this method is better suited for small surfaces. Otherwise, it’ll take you quite some time to remove the hairs from large rooms.
Hack #3 Rubber squeegee
Like latex, rubber creates static, attracting dog hair! So, if you have a rubber squeegee lying around, you can use it to rub the carpet and pick up the dog hair through the static.
It works better if you sweep with the squeegee and gather all the hair in one spot so you can easily remove or vacuum the mountain of fur.
Hack #4 Lint roller
If you’ve been a pet owner for a while, you probably own a lint roller to use on your clothes. However, that’s not all they’re useful for! You can also use your lint roller to catch your dog’s hair on small areas of your carpet or fabric furniture.
Unfortunately, since lint rollers are usually small, this may not work so well for larger surfaces.
Hack #5 Rubber gloves
This hack is a two-for-one deal! Rubber gloves can be used dry or damp. There’s a catch: one may work better than the other, depending on the type of carpet and the amount of hair stuck.
While rubbing dry rubber gloves against the carpet picks the dog’s hair through the static, damp gloves catch hair with moisture. Try both ways to find which one gives you the best results!
Hack #6. Invest in special tools for cleaning dog hair
If you prefer to spend money instead of your time and effort, getting quality tools is an excellent investment for picking up dog hair easily and effectively. Here are two essential tools you can purchase:
- Pet Vacuum Cleaner: If you plan to replace your old vacuum cleaner (or don’t have one), consider this kind, as they are made with the specific purpose of helping you with your dog’s hair problem! Don’t worry; they’re handled as any other vacuum cleaner.
- Carpet rake: These work the same as a brush when trapping hairs, but they are specially made to use on the carpet! If you can get your hands on this tool, you only need to run it over the carpet in straight motions.
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