21 Best Ways To Clean Up Pet Hair From Everywhere!

If you’re a pet owner, you’ll know that their hair tends to get all over the house. You will find it all over the floor, furniture, clothes and even in the food!!.

If you have a pet with white fur, the struggle of removing it becomes even more critical, not only because the hairs are more visible, but this type of coat is also more likely to cause allergies.

Thankfully, there are hundreds of ways that you can use to reduce and remove the amount of pet hair in your home.

Pet hair is not only an annoyance but can affect your health as far as even making you ill.

Hence, finding ways to get pet hair under control is significant to protect yourself, your family, and your pet themselves. It’s more than just a simple annoyance; pet hair can quickly make your house a mess and turn it into a health hazard.

It often seems like a never-ending task to get rid of it, but we got you covered. Here are the 21 best ways to get rid of pet hair from everywhere.

Let’s start with Floors.

Hardwood, Laminate, & Tile Floors

Vacuuming seems like the obvious solution for eliminating animal fur from your floors.

Although it will work to some extent, vacuuming does not bring the best result as the solutions we listed further.

Keep in mind that using your vacuum or a straw broom blows pet hair into the air, which later resettles on the floor – When you are cleaning, make sure you are not doing more work for yourself.

Pet hair gets everywhere and can quickly reappear if you are not using the right cleaning tools for the job.

Using a traditional brush will mean that the hair you are trying to collect goes into the air; your house will look clean for a couple of hours until the hair and dust settle back in.

Now let’s break down the best approaches you can take to clean pet hair from your floors:

#1. Use Rubber Broom to Pick Up Dog Hair from Hardwood, Laminate, and Tile Floors Instead of Vacuum and Straw Broom

Using a rubber broom, like FURemover, is the best way to clean dog hair off hardwood floors.

It will help you to get the most out of your cleaning efforts.

The electrostatic properties of a rubber broom act as a magnet, attracting pet hair from hard floors.

One of the most fantastic things about using a rubber broom is how it works.

The hair is magically attracted to the broom bristles from within any cracks in the floors. When we say ‘seems like,’ this is what is happening.

The differences in electrical charges between the hair and the broom create static, making the hair jump towards the broom. The brush can also pick up dog hairs from any hard-to-reach corners or nooks.

Cleaning with a rubber broom is fun and, to be honest, my favorite because of all the science.

Static is created particularly well in dry areas; if you aren’t lucky enough, running a dehumidifier for 30 minutes before you begin the brushing will increase the electrostatic properties.

#2. A Dampened Mop Works Well for Hard Floors

If you are in a wet climate, you can use a dampened mop because static electricity isn’t so strong when the surrounding atmosphere is moist. While you won’t get the electrostatic jumping from the brush, you will pick up loads of hairs with a damp mop.

Using a dampened mop will not just collect pet hairs but will also pick up a lot of other nasty things that are on your floor.

Using detergent or cleaner to dampen your mop will increase the amount you clean. Many cleaners also have active ingredients that leave a dust-repelling finish making it harder for hair to collect on the floor.

Damp mopping is a double-edged sword, as mopping a dirty floor without pre-cleaning can result in dirt streaks and not truly clean floors. The best way to go here is to vacuum or brush your floors to remove all of the bigger particles. Then wait at least 30 minutes (2 hours, if you can spare them) for the dust and remaining hairs to settle, and only then do the mopping.

#3. Use Electrostatic or Microfiber Dust Mop for Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors provide lots of spaces for pet hair to hide. Make sure you use the correct cleaning tool to collect all the hair.

Using an electrostatic dust mop will help you collect all of the pet hair which hides between the gaps of hardwood floors.

Microfiber essentially has little hooks that pick up the tiniest particles.

Be warned, doing this will also pick up a lot of dust. You might be surprised by how much of the nasty stuff your floors manage to collect.

You can buy a good microfiber dust mop at Amazon or your local discount store; they are a lifesaver.

TIP: Look for microfiber cloths in your dollar shops and attach them to your broom by making a hole in the fabric and pushing the handle through it.

You will get a mop and a broom in one, and single microfiber cloths are easier to deep-clean as you can throw them in the washing machine with your kitchen towels.

#4. Wipeout Baseboards with Dryer Sheets

Electrostatic comes to the rescue again; using dryer sheets to clean baseboards is one of the best cleaning hacks.

The dryer sheet will also recharge the baseboard, making it anti-static. Meaning it’s less likely to collect dust and hair in the future, staying cleaner for longer.

Baseboards always get dirty, but you can keep them cleaner from more than just hair with this trick.

Carpet & Area Rugs

Now, these are a bit trickier. Hairs tend to get within the carpet’s fibers. Even if you manage to clean the top layer, many strands will get pushed to the bottom of your seemingly clean carpet.

Don’t believe me?

Grab a toothpick and swipe through the bristles of your rug; there would probably be a ridiculous amount of nasty buildup.

#5. Sweep the Carpet with Rubber Broom before Vacuuming

Using a FURemover rubber broom will remove dog hair from the carpet and hardwood floors.

It will also help eliminate larger clumps waiting to clog up your vacuum cleaner and ensure that you get the most out of your clean. Using a broom will disturb the hair, allowing it to come out of the carpet more easily.

Remove any large clumps that accumulate with a brush and do not vacuum them up; doing so will increase your vacuum cleaner’s life. Just pick up any large lumps; it’s not nasty; it’s just your pet’s hair.

#6. Use Window Squeegee on Carpeted Stairs and Rugs

Ok, I know that this sounds weird, but this is a life-changing hack!

Here we are talking about the low pile synthetic carpets you might have all over your house.

A window squeegee has that little silicone tip that will squeeze pet hair from your carpets. It works through the same static electricity as the rubber broom, making it a cheaper alternative. However, it will work only on low pile carpet.

Another quick tip here – try using the squeegee to remove pet hairs from your car seats. Dampen the car seat with water from a spray bottle and scrap the hair away in one direction. It will roll into balls and will come off the seats instantly.

Upholstered, Wooden & Glass Furniture

You would expect that the only places to be covered with fur would be your pet, their spot, and maybe a couple of the places they lie on the floor.

This is not the case; your furry friend’s hair will cover the surrounding surfaces, including all the furniture.

Here is how you can eliminate it:

#7. Use Dry Rubber Gloves or Damp Sponge on Upholstered and Fabric Furniture

A damp sponge or dry rubber gloves will seriously collect loads of pet hairs, just like on your floors. Make sure you pay special attention to heavily soiled areas, like where you sit or where your pet tends to sit. These areas can be tough to treat.

#8. Use the Prickly Side of Velcro to Remove Fur and Hair From Furniture and Clothes

Velcro’s prickly side is excellent for getting the hair out if you have trouble using different methods but be careful; this will wear Velcro out.

Don’t do this with your favorite clothes.

It should be something you attempt if you have failed using every other method. However, it’s a great way to remove ingrained fur from your furniture.

#9. Use a Soft Cloth and Furniture Polish or Anti-Static Dusting Spray on Wooden Furniture

Most contemporary furniture polishes have a dust-repelling or anti-static finish, leaving a surface where hair and dust cannot rest.

Although this would not leave your furniture forever fur-free, it will significantly increase the periods between your dustings.

Something to point out here, most of these sprays and polishes have a nice finish that will make your furniture look refreshed and taken care of, a good added benefit if you ask me.

#10. Use an Emery Board Nail File to Scratch Pet Hair Off the Bottom of Furniture Legs

One of the worst things about pet hair is its ability to form hard, nasty, dirty clumps. If you have tiny anti-scratch dots on the bottom of your chairs – you know what I’m talking about.

Removing these clumps seems like an almost impossible task. However, there is an easy way, use a cheap emery board nail file or a bit of sanding paper to scrape them off (make sure you don’t use it to do your nails with it after).

Clothes & Fabrics

Fabrics attract hair like a magnet, but there sure are ways to get rid of it. You probably already use the anti-static spray; here are some other remedies:

#11. Use a Lint Roller for Quickly Removing Pet Hair from your Clothes

Ok, this will not come as a surprise. If you are anything like me, you will have dozens of lint rollers in every drawer, in your bag, and in the car.

They are true lifesavers! If you have a lot of hair to deal with.

You will be going through the ones with sticky paper way too quickly (as quick as three pieces of paper before you come out the door, as my fellow golden retriever owners will know). Try lint rollers that have a fabric head (double-sided lint brushes).

They are a bit more expensive to buy but require less hassle later and significantly reduce your waste.

Check out the 100% reusable and Eco-friendly ChomChom pet hair remover.

#12. Use Hairspray and Towel to Get Pet Hair Off Clothes

This hack isn’t my favorite way to go, but sometimes we have to do what we must. If you are at an event and realize that cuddling your pet before hitting the door was a bad idea – this method will come to your rescue.

Luckily most bathrooms have a little basket with necessities. If you spray some hairspray on a piece of cloth or a towel, it will create a sticky layer that will capture all the hairs from your clothes.

Do only use this method when necessary and avoid using it on silk.

#13. Use Dryer Sheets for Removing Large Quantities of Hair Off your Clothes

Dryer sheets use static to attach fur away from your clothes.

When you are cleaning your clothes, throw in a dryer sheet, and it will massively reduce the amounts of hair you find on your clothes. It has the added benefit of making your clothes nice and fresh.

Dryer sheets are cheap, and they make a massive difference in your clothes, give them a shot.

Beds, Pillows & Curtains

Even if you don’t let your dog or cat on your bed, hairs still go everywhere.

You can massively reduce the amounts of fur and hair on your bed by not allowing pets in your bedroom, especially not on your bed. Doing so will reduce the amount of hair you need to deal with but nowhere to eliminate it.

Here is how to deal with pet hair on your beds, pillows, and curtains.

#14. Use a Double-Sided Lint Brush for Larger Areas such as the Couch and Throw Pillows

Lint rollers and brushes are not only meant for your clothes, but they also work great on any fabric surface in your home.

Imagine how many lint roller papers one needs to de-fur the couch?

One lint brush will last you a few spring-clean and will work great in other seasons.

Use it on your couch, the throw pillows, the curtains, and even the tablecloth. Especially the tablecloth, no one wants to see pet hairs on it.

If you want to save on lint roller papers, the ChomChom roller is a cost-friendly alternative.

#15. Use the Sticky Side of Duct Tape to Remove Pet Hair from Blankets and Pillow

Duct tape is a wonder weapon in the war against fur.

It is cheap, and you will always have it around your house.

It works like how you imagine it and is perfect for really ingrained hair, which you can’t get out. Wrap the sticky side up around your palm, stick and pull, and watch the hair disappear from your blankets and pillows.

#16. Rub a Dry Sponge Over the Curtain

Hair clings to curtains, and the scary thing is we don’t often see it.

A dry sponge will help you detach the loose hair on the curtains, making it fall off.

If you don’t have hard floors, it might be good to remove your curtains and do this outside; following this with a good shake will ensure all hairs fly off outside.

#17. Use those Vacuum Attachments

To get the most out of your vacuum, use all of your attachments and know what they are for. Many vacuums come with strange bits, and you might need to read the manual.

The smaller attachments are excellent for getting in those hard-to-reach places like under your bed and even vacuuming your mattress.

It’s good practice to vacuum your mattress every few months to pick up all the dust and hair accumulated on the bed. I am always shocked by the amount of dirt I manage to pick up when I do it.

#18. Use a Humidifier to Lessen or Remove the Static Cling Between Pet Hair and Surface

Keep in mind that a humidifier will not remove the hair, but it will make it less annoying.

When cleaning, you can also use a dehumidifier to increase the static cling, which is useful when using a rubber broom.

A humidifier will treat the air making it easier for you to breathe. It will also reduce the amount of hair in the air, particularly useful to those with asthma who have problems breathing around their pets. A humidifier with an ionizer will make hair in the air fall down to the ground.

Pets

Now we are in the best way to reduce the amount of pet hair in your house – prevention.

A healthy, well-groomed pet with a healthy diet and is taken care of will shed much less fur than an unhealthy and ungroomed one.

#19. Brush your Pet Regularly to Remove Loose Hair

Keeping a strict grooming regimen on your pet will reduce the amount of shed hair overall.

Using a brush on a pet removes most of the hair that otherwise would end up in your house, but the type of brush you use significantly affects the amount of hair you collect. The added benefit here is that most pets love it.

Grooming will also improve their health by reducing the number of hairballs they get; this is mainly a problem for cats.

A bi-weekly brushing routine should do it for most pets; start here and see if your furry friend needs grooming more or less often.

Mid-spring and fall are the shedding seasons; this is when you might want to do brushing more regularly, up to daily.

Make sure you remove any loose pet fur before it drops off. You can often find large clumps of hair about to fall when brushing, particularly around springtime. They are easy to spot; grab them and bin them. Getting the ‘low hanging fruit’ will make a big difference in the amount of hair you have in your home.

#20. Groom your Pets Regularly to Decrease Extra Shedding

Giving your pets haircuts ensures they look fabulous and removes any excess hair. Following this up with a bath ensures they smell nice and shed less fur.

You can buy special shampoos, which reduce the amount of hair your pet sheds. These can be useful and are worth trying.

Another good thing to do is to stroke your pet, both of you would enjoy cuddles, and you will notice if it’s brushing time.

If you are not confident about giving your pet a haircut, many services can come to your home and do it for you. They often wash your pet as part of the package.

#21. Feed your Pet with a Nutrient-Rich Diet and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements

Diet plays a massive role in the amount of hair your pet will shed and the look of their hair.

Please consult your vet and ensure your pet gets all the vitamins and nutrients they need. Just like you, your pet requires good food to look good. Losing large amounts of hair can signify that they are not as healthy as they could be.

Many services can help you check your pet’s diet, check them out. Make sure you read up on pet nutrition; just giving you pet pellets from a grocery store might be destroying your pet’s health.

Keep their skin and coat smooth and shiny – Just like humans, having a diet high in omega-3s will keep their fur nice and shiny while reducing the amount of hair they shed. Meaning you can have a beautiful house and a lovely pet.