Pet hair is a project all by itself. The lint roller is fine for the cushion you're sitting on, but the hair that's already worked its way into the upholstery is different. Here's what gets it out.
Rubber gloves, lightly dampened
This is the cheat code. A pair of rubber dish gloves, lightly dampened, pulls hair out of fabric the way a lint roller can't. Run your hand across the surface and the hair gathers into clumps you can pick up. It's fast, cheap, and works on upholstery, cushions, and carpet.
A damp microfiber mop for floors
The dry mop just pushes hair around. A microfiber mop that's been misted with water grabs hair and holds it. Work in sections, rinse the mop head every time it loads up.
A damp microfiber cloth for hard surfaces
Wood, tile, vinyl — all of it. Same idea as the mop: a dry cloth pushes hair around; a slightly damp one gathers it. Wipe in one direction and lift the hair off the cloth between passes.
Upholstery needs the right attachment
Most vacuums come with an upholstery tool. If yours doesn't, a rubber-bristle pet brush works on fabric surfaces. The brush pulls the hair up to the surface where the vacuum picks it up. Work in short strokes with the vacuum running so the hair goes into the canister instead of off the side of the cushion.
The washing machine lint trap
If you wash pet bedding, blankets, or your dog's bed, the washing machine lint trap needs to be cleared after every load of pet laundry. A clogged trap slows the drain and is a common reason for weird smells coming from the washer.
Air filters do a lot of the work
If the air filter in the HVAC system is overdue, it's full of pet hair and can't do its job. Change it. You'll smell the difference in a day.
Recurring visits help
If the hair gets ahead of you, weekly or biweekly visits from us usually bring the situation back to something you can keep up with between visits.