Pets guide

How to Get Pet Hair Off Furniture, Clothes, and Car Seats

Shedding is constant, but pet hair doesn't have to cover everything you own. Brushing at the source and a couple of good tools make a big difference.

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Step by step

A few minutes of brushing two or three times a week catches loose fur before it lands on the couch. Do it outside if you can.

Put a washable throw where your pet likes to nap. Shake it out outside and wash it weekly.

Rubber gloves or a rubber pet hair remover pulls embedded fur out of upholstery and car seats better than a vacuum alone.

Run clothes through 10 minutes on a no-heat cycle with a dryer sheet or wool balls before washing to loosen hair.

No sticky sheets to replace; you empty it into the bin. Works well on couches and beds.

Reaches the undercoat, where most shedding comes from. Choose one sized for your pet's coat length.

The rubber bristles pull hair out of carpets and rugs. Many have a squeegee edge for hard floors too.

Protects upholstery and goes straight in the washing machine. Measure your sofa before ordering.

Run a rubber pet hair remover or a damp rubber glove over the fabric to gather the hair into clumps, then vacuum them up.

Remove as much hair as possible first with a lint roller or a no-heat dryer cycle, and clean the washer drum and lint trap afterwards.