As much as we love our pets, their shedding can cause major headaches. No one wants to invite guests to sit on a dark sofa covered in schnauzer hair, or discover their favorite sweater is coated in cat fur right as they put it on. While vacuums and lint rollers do an admirable job of…
No Heat, No Problem
When it’s time to wash pet-hair-covered clothing and linens, run them through the washing machine as usual, then dry them on a standard heat setting. Once the cycle is complete, leave everything inside. Instead of unloading, open the door, clean out the lint trap, and restart the dryer on a no-heat setting for 20 minutes.
This no-heat air fluff setting utilizes static electricity to lift stubborn pet hair right off of the fabric. As the dryer runs, the static charge pulls the pet hair free, allowing it to get sucked straight into the lint trap.
When the no-heat cycle is complete, your laundry should be largely devoid of pet hair and ready to fold. Just remember to clear the lint trap one last time before shutting the door so the appliance is ready for the next load.
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Another Trick That Fits Like a Glove
While this dryer hack works wonders for clothes and linens, dealing with pet hair on a sofa or car seats is a completely different challenge. Before busting out a vacuum, try using special gloves that generate static electricity. While donning the gloves, rub your hands back and forth across any pet-hair-covered fabrics, and the friction will create a charge that draws the loose fur to the gloves like a magnet.
These gloves are also safe to use directly on pets, allowing you to catch loose hair before it even hits your furniture. As a bonus, your dog or cat will likely love the extra attention, since the grooming process feels like a delightful belly rub.
