How to get rid of pet hair on clothes: the best ways

If you are a pet lover, you know for sure that the fur on all objects and clothes is just a cute side effect of the happiness of being with a four-legged friend, but sometimes you still need to look neater.

In this case, it's worth knowing how to easily remove all the hairs from your clothes. Better Homes and gardens interviewed clothing care experts, and here's what they had to say.

Shake your clothes before washing

One of the easiest ways to get rid of pet hair is to simply shake things before putting them in the washing machine. Ideally, you should do this outside so that you don't have to clean the floor covered with hair. If you are shaking out clothes and bedding indoors, use a rubber brush or vacuum cleaner with a special nozzle to remove anything that spills out of the clothes.

Use the "dry, wash, dry" method

Usually, we do laundry in three stages: washing, drying, and putting things away, but breaking this order can be the key to successful pet hair removal. Instead of loading the laundry into the washing machine right away, put it in the dryer first. Start with a short drying cycle in the drum without heat, which will help detach the hairs from the fabric. The dryer's catching net will do the rest

Try a hair removal roller

A sticky wool roller, which can be purchased at any store, is probably the best solution when you need to clean clothes quickly. Note that there are rollers that remove hairs not with a sticky surface but with an electrostatic charge that attracts them. They are no less effective than purely mechanical ones.

Use a rubber glove

Products made of rubber hold animal hair well, which is why grooming tools are often made of it. Run a glove over a dirty surface and you will collect everything you need in one motion. For example, you can use holey household gloves for this purpose. If you want to increase their effectiveness, spray hairspray on the palm of your hand before using them. And then just rinse it off with water.

Collect wool with a damp microfiber

Microfiber cloths have many uses, including picking up hair. Lightly moisten it with water and squeeze it out so that it does not drip. Then wipe the soiled textile, moving in a straight line from top to bottom. When the wool accumulates a little, remove it by rinsing the napkin. After that, it will need to be wrung out well and you can continue working.

Try a lint trap

Specialty lint traps for washing machines can trap wool and hair from clothes and textiles. They work by spinning in the laundry drum, catching the hair and pushing it out of the fabric. For best results, do not overfill the drum so that the hair trap can move freely. And do not use it with fabric softeners, which can reduce the effectiveness of the device.

Use fabric softener

By the way, fabric softener itself can be effective against hair. Such products are designed to reduce static charge and can help detach wool from fabrics. If your laundry is fabric softener compatible, add a little during the wash. Distilled white vinegar can be an alternative to the factory product, which has similar properties. Add half a cup to the drum, but don't use it too often as it can weaken the fiber structure and damage the metal the machine is made of.

Use dryer balls

Dryer balls are an alternative to liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets. They speed up the dryer by increasing air circulation in the drum, which also reduces static charge. The latter helps to get rid of wool on clothes. Sprinkle the balls with water before putting them in the dryer drum and they will be even more effective. Afterwards, brush them with a soft brush.

Plan your wash cycle correctly

Using special washing machine settings can help remove pet hair from clothes and household items. The prewash mode will loosen pet hair by removing it from the fabric before the wash cycle starts. Intensive wash and intensive spin will help to remove residues. However, before using any of these modes, check the label of the item to make sure that these cycles will not damage the fabric.

Clean your washing machine regularly

Keeping your washer and dryer clean and in good working order is especially important if you have pets. Hair quickly accumulates in their filters, which reduces the efficiency of the appliances. It should be cleaned at least once a month.

Dryers also need to be cleaned regularly to keep them working properly and safely. The lint screen should be cleaned after each use. In addition, it is important to regularly deep clean the dryer vent to ensure maximum performance and prevent fire. This should be done 3-4 times a year if you have pets.

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