Everyone who has ever owned a pet can relate to the problem of a pet’s hair. There’s just so much of it, and it’s everywhere. From the sofa to the clothes, a good vacuum cleaner is a necessity nowadays. I’ve had my fair share of bad ones, which either broke down or weren’t powerful enough to deal with my pets’ hair.
Pet hair is so tenacious that it can cling to clothing and be challenging to remove. When pet hair is not removed properly from laundry, the loose pet hair will accumulate in the washing machine, cause clothes to become furry, and lead to problems with appliances.
We’ll show you how to get rid of pet hair in your laundry in four easy steps, so it won’t end up damaging your laundry, getting stuck in your filters, and clogging your machines and drains.
- Lint Roll Before Washing
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Prevent pet hair from reaching your washing machine by lint rolling. Lint rolling is the most popular way to remove pet hair from your clothes, bedding, and other items in your laundry before washing. A lint roller or a lint remover is a roll of one-sided adhesive paper, usually on a plastic or cardboard barrel and mounted on a central spindle with a handle to hold as you roll. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative, our eco-friendly lint remover is just as effective as its single-use counterpart. It can be reused over and over again--saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint at the same time.
- Use a Washing Machine Laundry Filter
It is tempting to dump laundry that is covered in pet hair directly into the washing machine. But when you allow water and pet hair to meet, it clumps up. Pet hair clings to the fibres in the fabric; if you add water, it will only worsen. Pet hair certainly can ruin your washing machine if you are not careful. Cat or dog hair in washers can get caught and stuck in the water filter and clog your device or drain, which will give you plumbing issues. Cleaning your wet clothes with pet hair will be hard if you are not using a washing machine lint filter in your laundry!
After lint rolling your laundry, place it in the washing machine. Throw in a washing machine filter. These lint washer filters remove lint from the washing machine to increase its lifespan, as it effectively removes debris from clothes.
- Use a Pet Hair Remover in Wash
A great way to get rid of pet hair in washing machines is to use a pet hair remover or pet hair catcher in the wash, like this pack of two reusable pet hair remover paw discs. This design is outstanding, as it can be used in your washer and dryer. As an added bonus, you can use them directly on your clothes or furniture to remove any stray pet hair quickly and easily.
These little paws are a great tool to keep in your home whenever you get a build-up of pet hair, whether on your couch, carpet, blankets, clothing or towels. We love our fur babies, but they can leave a whole lot of hair.
They come in yellow and green, and we suggest storing them in an airtight container or sealable bag. The pet hair remover has sticky coatings and is soft yet durable and pliable.
Once the hair has stuck to your sticky surface, simply wash it under cold running water using your fingers to remove the hair while rinsing. Then dry them and pack them away, returning to their excellent sticky state. They are best used by holding in one hand and patting it or pulling the sticky surface along your hairy area. Repeat, rinse, dry and repeat again if you need to.
You can use them through the washing machine or dryer, but that will be less effective than applying them to your hairy surface. This is the ultimate cat and dog hair remover, designed to effortlessly remove pet hair from your clothes, furniture, and other surfaces. This product is separated from the rest because it works instantly and cleans easily. You will love how simple and easy it is to use!