If you have a dog, you’ll have dog hair — everywhere! Dogs moult all year round, with some seasons being worse than others. Here are some quick and easy cleaning tips to win the hair war around the house, in your car and, of course, on you.
1. Run a grooming brush, comb or wipe over your dog regularly.
It only takes a few minutes and the best place to start controlling the dog hair situation is the canine culprit.
“A dog’s fur varies in length, texture, thickness, and hair growth patterns,” says Certified Master Groomer Christina Pawlosky.
Along with different hair types, dogs have different shedding patterns influenced by seasonal changes, daylight hours, and temperature. Dogs that live in an air-conditioned environment can shed all year round.
So even if your dog has a regular appointment with a groomer, having basic shedding aid tools at home and using them weekly, or even daily if needed, can go a long way in controlling a hairy situation in your dog. house and your car.
Here are some grooming tools to help control hair loss:
2. Use a slipcover on the sofa to prevent dog hair
Investing in throws that can be regularly grabbed and tossed in the washing machine helps keep furniture hair-free and put away when you have company. There are throws specifically designed for dogs that are waterproof in the event of an accident, such as the PupProtector Waterproof Blanket.
3. Keep carpet and floor free of dog hair by using area rugs
Do you have hardwood floors? Cute and fashionable rugs are essential not only to brighten up the room, but also to catch the hair easily in the wash. You can also use them on carpet. People come? Throw all the rugs in the wash, do a quick sweep, and you’re ready for company. Try Annie Selkie’s stunning indoor/outdoor rugs; pet stains clean them quickly.
4. Use a sticky sheet roller, light vacuum or handheld vacuum daily
Because removing dog hair from a home’s sofa and carpets is a never-ending task, it’s worth investing in a lightweight cordless vacuum that’s easy to grab and go, tackling crevices in the furniture and those furry bunnies that seem to gravitate under the sofa. Using large sticky sheets also makes the task quick and easy. By doing it regularly, dog hair does not accumulate. Take five minutes at the start or end of the day for this quick cleanse.
5. Use seat covers in your car
Likewise, investing in seat covers not only keeps hair away from the upholstery, but also takes care of wet, muddy feet. Seat covers are available for the front and rear seats as well as the cargo areas, and some include dog beds like the PetSafe Happy Ride Car Dog Bed. Placing pooches in travel crates, like the Sleepypod Pet Bed, keeps them safe and controls loose hair in a vehicle.
6. Use dryer sheets and dog hair gadgets to remove dog hair in the washer and dryer.
Of course, all those throws, seat covers, and your fur-covered clothes all end up in the washing machine and dryer. Dryer sheets can certainly capture loose hair, while a nifty gadget like the Furzapper can remove hair from the washing machine and dryer. Simply place these squishy rings in each machine and let them go to work attracting loose hair. A simple wash and they are ready to be used again. Also be sure to get your washing machines serviced from time to time, hair can get into places you can’t reach to clean it.
Keeping lint rollers, such as the ZeLo Handheld Roller, handy around the house and in your car keeps you fur free and are ideal for last minute touch-ups on upholstery and upholstery. clothes when, as much as you love your pooch, you don’t want dog hair to be a fashion accessory.
Last but not least, your washing machine is your friend. Wash throws and rugs weekly to keep hair loose and your home smelling fresh and not dog-like.
Looking for cleaning products to use to clean a house with a dog in it? Check out our article on the cleaning products you need to live with a dog.
