The 13 Best Ways To Clean Up Pet Fur

We all love our fur babies but the canine confetti that they leave behind can be a never-ending chore to clean up. Worse yet, canine confetti seems to cling to any and all fabrics. That means your fabulous black pants and your comfy, cozy, new sofa. Let’s face it, there are some days when you wonder if having a fur baby is really worth it when you are cleaning up pet hair for the umpteenth time. Well, go give your fur baby a hug. Then come and check out the following 13 ways to clean-up pet fur that might just save the day!

#1. Lint Rollers

Lint Rollers are great for removing lint and pet hair from outfits. Buy several rollers to store in handy places. Consider placing a roller by the door and in the car for a quick once over after leaving the house. They remove pet hair and lint quickly and efficiently. Be sure to look for the specific kind for removing pet hair like this one here: https://www.chewy.com/evercare-pet-plus-giant-extreme-stick/dp/259409?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Evercare%20Pet%20Plus&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAiAouD_BRBIEiwALhJH6Epwok4zzvpdbNxrjOpZr2fkQ6In_vHfLgWbhPfBoOeRgl680P279RoCskcQAvD_BwE

#2. Rubber Dust Brooms

Rubber Dust Brooms are fabulous at sweeping hair from fabric sofas, clothes, and even carpet. Though small and lightweight this little dynamo works great in vehicles too! I found my rubber dust broom here: https://shop.flylady.net/p/(RUB-BOGO)

#3. Rubber Gloves

Rubber Gloves will work almost as well. They are an inexpensive option for rubbing pet hair off any type of cloth material. These work best on clothing and cloth furniture and are easily cleaned.

#4. Top Rated Vacuum For Pet Hair

Vacuums that are designed specifically for removing pet hair are worth their investment if you have carpet in your home. Your basic run of the mill vacuum will not pick up the hair as well. In addition, the basic vacuum clogs easily on pet hair. Interested in a new vacuum? Read Better Homes and Gardens article on the 10 best vacuums for pet hair removal here: https://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/tips/best-vacuums-for-pet-hair/

#5. Pet Hair Remover Broom

There are several brands that make large rubber bristled brooms. One example is the FURemover Extendable Pet Hair Remover Broom. It works on all kinds of flooring …tile, carpet, and wood floors without leaving a scratch. This large rubber broom also works wonderfully to clean windows. There is a squeegee side next to the rubber bristles. Check it out here: https://www.chewy.com/furemover-extendable-pet-hair-removal/dp/170093?utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=1011l37387&utm_content=0&clickref=1100ldmRDowM&utm_term=1100ldmRDowM

#6. Microfiber Flip Mop

O Cedar Dual Action Microfiber Flip Mop is the tool I reach for when I need to quickly pick up the canine confetti on my non-carpeted floors. I zoom through the house like Pacman with it. In just a few minutes all the pet hair has been collected from my floor. This works great between vacuuming. It is eco-friendly as well. The mophead is easily cleaned by throwing in the washer/dryer. That saves money and the landfills. You can get one here: https://www.walmart.com/ip/O-Cedar-Dual-Action-Microfiber-Flip-Mop-Telescopic-Handle-This-flip-mop-features-head-double-sided-Chenille-wet-dry-By-OCedar/107853060?athcpid=107853060&athpgid=athenaItemPage&athcgid=null&athznid=PWVUB&athieid=v0&athstid=CS004&athguid=8ea4d0b4-007-176e5885e58d8b&athancid=null&athena=true

#7. Deshedding Brush Tool

Collect pet fur before it falls to the floor or gets on your clothes and furniture. Oyster ShedMonster Deshedding Tool is a fantastic preventative measure. Using this grooming tool will keep the amount of pet hair that you clean up to a minimum. ShedMonster is a brushing tool for removing loose hair, especially undercoat hair. Eliminate the canine confetti at the source. There will be less to sweep, vacuum, or mop up later. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0052YFPWM?tag=october2020rover-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

#8. Waterproof Car Seat Cover

Another fantastic preventative measure protects your car seats. Our dogs love to ride with us. We, however, do not love all the hair and sand they bring in with them. Barkbar Luxury Waterproof Car Seat Cover will protect the upholstery in your car. This seat cover is easy to vacuum and launder. Check this protective measure out here: https://www.chewy.com/barksbar-luxury-waterproof-car-seat/dp/181119?utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=1011l37387&utm_content=0&clickref=1101ldmsKWAL&utm_term=1101ldmsKWAL

#9. Reduce Your Pet’s Stress

Reduce chronic stress in your fur baby. Stress can cause excessive hair to fall out in them just like in humans. We don’t use the term shedding for our hair loss but we experience the phenomena just the same. However, this may not be the sole reason for your fur baby’s shedding. It could be the type of dog breed, but reducing their stress certainly cannot hurt. Consult your veterinarian for ways to help you accomplish reducing canine stress.

#10. Pet Hair Snare

Bathing your fur baby inside during colder weather can have troubling effects on your plumbing. Pet hair will clog a bathtub drain in a heartbeat. Rinse Ace makes a Pet Hair Snare for your bathtub drain that will catch hair before it goes down the drain to cause a plumbing crisis. It is super affordable! Click on this link to check it out: https://www.chewy.com/rinse-ace-pet-hair-snare-drain/dp/147915?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=Rinse%20Ace&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAiAxeX_BRASEiwAc1QdkaNz5_t62j-7oEOrQ-fN5WXGb553Ux8jZO65HSzJ1RIntEIiaYnfjxoCQUAQAvD_BwE

#11. Floating Pet Fur Catcher

This is a great device to help with washing your clothes. It is a mesh bag that is attached to a floating top that skims hair and lint up. Since the pet hair is removed it is not floating in the wash water with your clothing. This extra step is ingenious! To learn more about it, click here: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Floating-Pet-Fur-Catcher-Filtering-Hair-Removal-Device-Wool-Cleaning-Supplies/519052269?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=18988&&adid=22222222227350227264&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=466863082045&wl4=aud-430887228898:pla-959499406483&wl5=9011656&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=125210027&wl11=online&wl12=519052269&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAxeX_BRASEiwAc1QdkZ7KODTN6zYjMeBS_T40_zBg0cSFfeaesh9A3rS0OPap86gPaWlWlxoCWCoQAvD_BwE

#12. Bounce Pet Hair Dryer Sheets

Another item for laundering your canine confetti that is pure ingenious is these dryer sheets. Throw one in your dryer to repel pet hair from your clothing. The sheets are mega large so you need fewer than regular smaller dryer sheets. If pet hair attaches to your clothing it is easier to remove without all the lint rolling. Click on it here: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Bounce-Pet-Hair-and-Lint-Guard-Mega-Dryer-Sheets-with-3X-Pet-Hair-Fighters-Fresh-Scent-120-Count/941447932

#13. Duct Tape

Finally, have a big roll of duct tape on hand. Duct tape fixes just about everything. It sure comes in handy for removing pet hair too! Use duct tape to pick up pet hair if other tools and methods are not available. Most people keep duct tape around for emergency repairs. Just add emergency clean up to duct tape’s never-ending list of uses.

I am not an affiliate for any of these items nor do I receive any commission for recommending them. I just have a very large Great Pyrenees mix that sheds year-round. This particular breed has beautiful long white hair that isn’t so beautiful on everything else in my home. You may have a similar breed in your home or possibly even a cat. Enjoy your fur baby’s presence more instead of focusing on the presents (canine/feline confetti) they leave behind. With these 13 ways to clean up pet fur, you got this!