Pet hair: the kit that finally gets rid of it
How do you get rid of pet hair in your property?
You allow pets in your rental but you've had enough of spending hours cleaning up pet hair? Here are a few genuinely useful accessories!
For furniture
Pet hair on a sofa is the worst of all! It works its way into the fabric and becomes impossible to get out!
Here's what we use to sort it out:
- Fabric shavers
- Thepet hair removal brush(brilliant on clothes too)
- A roll of heavy-duty tape (an old trick that still works a treat)
For hair on furniture, nothing could be simpler: just use a Swiffer or a microfibre cloth.
For floors and clothes
Now let's tackle floors. To clean the surface, we have two options: a rubber hair-catching broom or a vacuum cleaner designed for pet hair.
Do bear in mind that pets walk on your floors and then lick their paws, so it's best to be careful and use a product specially formulated for them (here's an example).
If you are not the one cleaning up after the animals, these steps belong in the cleaning instructions, along with the product to use on the floor. An Airbnb cleaning checklist like CleanClac's takes a "pet hair" line for each room, which the cleaner ticks off on their phone instead of having to remember it.
As for clothes, throws and bed linen, you can wash them using hair-catching devices like these.What about you: do you have any clever tricks of your own for getting rid of pet hair? And if you'd like our take on welcoming pets into a rental, here it is!
Before the FAQ, here is a recap of the tools mentioned and what they actually do.
| Surface or use | Tool | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa (embedded hair) | Razor, anti-hair brush or tape roller | Removes hair stuck deep in the fabric |
| Furniture (hard surfaces) | Swiffer or microfibre cloth | Enough without heavy tools |
| Floors | Hair-catching brush or pet-specific vacuum | The vacuum saves time if pets come often |
| Floor cleaning | Pet-safe cleaning product | Avoids pets licking an unsuitable product off their paws |
| Clothes and household linen | Machine-wash hair catcher | Works during the wash, no effort needed |
| Heavily used throws | Brush before washing | Complements the hair catcher on well-worn linen |
Frequently asked questions
How do you get pet hair out of a sofa ? This is the worst spot, because the hairs work their way into the fabric instead of sitting on top of it. A razor drawn flat across the cushion, a pet hair brush or a plain roll of wide tape will lift what the vacuum leaves behind. The tape trick is old, and it still works.
What works best on furniture ? No need for the heavy equipment here. A Swiffer or a microfibre cloth is enough to pick up hair sitting on a hard surface. Keep the razor and the pet hair brush for fabrics.
Do you need a pet hair vacuum ? For floors, two options do the job : a pet hair broom or a vacuum designed for animal hair. If you take pets all year round, the dedicated vacuum saves time on every changeover. If it only happens now and then, the broom is plenty.
Can you use any floor cleaner ? No, and it is worth making a habit of. Animals walk on the floor and then lick their paws : they swallow whatever you have used. Pick a cleaner designed for homes with pets, which also spares you an awkward conversation with a worried guest.
How do you get hair off sheets and throws ? Laundry hair catchers do the work inside the machine, on clothes as well as household linen. It is the one place where your hands stay out of it. Throws that have been well used deserve a quick brush before they go in.
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