As pet owners, we love our furry creatures and the company and comfort they bring to us. But with that comes one challenge we often face: pet hair on our furniture. If you’re tired of constantly battling pet hair on your sofa, loveseat, chairs, or anything made of cloth, here are some effective strategies to keep your furniture looking clean and pet-hair-free.
Vacuum for the deepest clean
The most basic and efficient way to remove pet hair from furniture is thorough, detailed vacuuming. Regular vacuuming with an upholstery brush attachment removes loose pet hair and also embedded dander, which is what causes allergic reactions. If you don’t have the proper attachment, consider a universal attachment set with an upholstery brush and a crevice tool for hard-to-reach areas. There are many small, hand-held devices that are perfect for this.
Use hair removal tools
Turn to handy tools like sticky rollers and furniture brushes between vacuuming sessions. Oversized sticky rollers or those with extendable handles are particularly effective on upholstered furniture, covering more surface area with each pass.
Common household items
You don’t always need specialty tools. A straightforward method is to put on a rubber glove, dampen it, and run your hand over the sofa’s surface, causing the hair to ball up for easy pickup and disposal.
Groom your pets
Prevention is a great way to keep your furniture pet-hair-free. Regularly groom your pet with guidance from your vet or groomer to reduce shedding and maintain a healthy coat. Grooming gloves help reduce shedding and can also pull pet hair off your couch.
Now what?
Vacuuming, hair removal tools, everyday household items and regular grooming can make all the difference in keeping your furniture fresh and comfortable for you and your pets. But removing pet hair is just part of maintaining your furniture — having it professionally cleaned on a regular basis is recommended.
After all, it pays to call a pro!
