March 2, 2024, 7:39 am | Read time: 4 minutes
Whether or not you have pets is often evident from your clothing, as hair from dogs, cats, and rabbits tends to end up everywhere–including on your pants or sweater. PETBOOK presents nine practical tips for removing these pesky hairs from your clothes.
Whether it’s a cat, dog, or rabbit–if you have pets, you must also live with hair on your clothes. Especially during shedding season, these end up in large quantities on sweaters, sofas, or bed sheets. New or delicate clothes often turn out to be magnets for pet hair. Shedding is almost unavoidable, particularly in spring and early winter, as this process is completely normal and cannot be entirely prevented, even with loving grooming. Therefore, PETBOOK has compiled some tips on how to manage pet hair on clothing.
Overview
- Pet Hair on Clothing
- Tip 1: Prevent with Regular Brushing
- Tip 2: Gentle Pet Hair Brushes
- Tip 3: Lint Roller for Delicate Fabrics
- Tip 4: Pantyhose–A Practical Everyday Tip
- Tip 5: Rubber Gloves for Sturdy Textiles
- Tip 6: Damp Hands
- Tip 7: Pet Hair Program in the Washing Machine
- Tip 8: Add a Tennis Ball to the Laundry
- Tip 9: The “Dryer Trick”
Pet Hair on Clothing
How much hair your dog or cat sheds depends on various factors, but pet owners generally don’t like seeing pet hair on their clothes. The question is, how can owners quickly and easily deal with pet hair on their clothing? Here are some tips to help you manage it.
Tip 1: Prevent with Regular Brushing
Prevention is key–and that applies to removing pet hair from clothing and other items. Regular grooming sessions or using a self-cleaning brush can help. These brushes are designed so that you can easily push out or roll off the removed hair, which can then be conveniently disposed of.
Tip 2: Gentle Pet Hair Brushes
A gentle pet hair brush is available with various attachments for different fabrics. These brushes are suitable for removing hair from clothing. Some have silicone or microfiber covers, which clean more gently than rubber and are suitable for finer fabrics.
Tip 3: Lint Roller for Delicate Fabrics
After a morning cuddle session with your pet, you might find pet hair on your new clothes. A regular lint roller usually does the trick, but there are special models available for pet hair in extreme cases.
Author’s Quote
My go-to tool is a pet hair remover that resembles a double-sided silicone or metal head brush. It works well on carpets and furniture, and it’s easy to remove the collected hair.
Tip 4: Pantyhose–A Practical Everyday Tip
Old pantyhose can be cut and used to remove pet hair from delicate clothing. Simply slip a piece over your hand and rub it over jackets, pants, and other garments.
Also interesting: How to remove pet hair from the sofa–here’s how!
Tip 5: Rubber Gloves for Sturdy Textiles
Rubber gloves are cost-effective and commonly found in most households. They work well for removing pet hair from clothing, but are best suited for jeans, leather, or coarse knits.
To use them, simply put on the gloves and rub your hand over the clothing. The hair will gather into clumps that can be easily removed.
Big advantage: Using just your hands and a bit of water makes this method suitable for very delicate fabrics.
Tip 7: Pet Hair Program in the Washing Machine
Many modern washing machines now come equipped with a special pet hair removal program. If your machine doesn’t have this feature, you can still remove pet hair by using the delicate cycle or another suitable setting and adding a powerful detergent. After washing, drying clothes outside in the wind can help remove any remaining hairs.
Tip 8: Add a Tennis Ball to the Laundry
When washing items with pet hair, consider adding a tennis ball to the drum. The ball will help collect pet hair during the wash cycle. For items where a few pet hairs won’t be a big deal, like floor cleaning cloths or gardening clothes, this trick works well. If you can dry the laundry outside in the wind afterward, it will help remove any remaining hairs.
Big advantage: If the dryer is full of pet hair, a cleaning program with a machine cleaner can help. It’s also important to regularly clean the lint filter, according to the German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association (IKW).
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Sources
- pet-hair-guide.com, “Removing Pet Hair from Laundry” (accessed on 03/01/2024)
- praxistipps.focus.de, “Removing Dog Hair from Clothing–The Best Tips” (accessed on 03/01/2024)
- ask-team-clean.com, “How to Remove Pet Hair Easily: The Best Tips and Tricks” (accessed on 03/01/2024)
With material from dpa