If you’re like most homeowners, you have a pet or two (or three…) that sheds. And if you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t know how to get all of that animal hair off your clothes.
Well, not to worry! This blog post is here to help.
I’ll be sharing some tips and tricks for removing pet hair from clothing, so read on and learn how to keep your wardrobe looking its best – even with furry friends around.
There are a lot of pet hair removal products on the market today. Some work well, others don’t; it can be hard to tell which is which.
Luckily for you – and your clothes – I’ve put together this list of tips that’ll show you how to get rid of animal hair from clothing without spending money on pricey products:
- Vacuum your clothes before washing
- Use tape to remove pet hair from your garments
- Use a lint roller or brush after each wear
- Wash new clothing before wearing it for the first time (animal hair loves pet-friendly fabrics!)
Vacuum Your Clothes Before Washing
This may sound like a no-brainer, but you’d be surprised at how many people forget to vacuum their garments before throwing them in the washer.
Fur and hair can stick to your clothes like glue, and washing them without first removing any excess hair may lead you to believe that nothing came off.
Don’t make this mistake! Before tossing your clothes in the wash, take a moment to sweep off as much pet hair as possible with a handheld vacuum (a full-sized upright is too powerful). This will help reduce the amount of fur picked up by your water supply during the wash cycle.
Tape Up Clothing To Remove Pet Hair
If you’re getting ready to launder some items that are particularly furry – hats, trousers or sweatshirts, for example – you can try using masking tape to pick up pet hair before washing. Just tightly wrap masking tape around your hand and gently drag it across the fabric, trapping any loose hairs in the process.
The most effective way to remove this tape is by rolling it up loosely in your hands, making sure to grab any remaining pet hair with your fingers along the way. Then throw away both pieces of tape! This method also works well on furniture upholstery.
Use A Lint Roller Or Brush After Each Wear
One of the easiest ways to remove animal hair from clothing is by using a lint roller or brush after each wear.
These are affordable tools that are widely available at most local retailers or online, and all you have to do is run them over your clothing to pick up the loose fur.
If your clothes are too delicate for a lint roller or brush – i.e., they can’t handle much friction – try using an anti-static shirt collar instead, which collects pet hair on contact and traps it until it’s washed off in the laundry.
Your clothes will stay more fur-free this way, and you won’t have to worry about unsightly hairs clinging to fabrics throughout the day.
Wash New Clothing Before Wearing It For The First Time (If You Can)
This next tip may not apply to everyone, but if possible, you should always wash new clothing before it right away.
Doing so will help “fluff up” the fabric and remove excess lint that may have been picked up during manufacturing or storage.
However, you should be careful when washing new clothing – animal hair loves pet-friendly fabrics, so make sure to clean your items thoroughly before wearing them.
How do you get cat hair off clothes without a lint roller?
If you’re a cat owner, you know the trouble of trying to get all that pesky cat hair off your clothes before heading out.
Sure, you could use a lint roller, but those things can be expensive and wasteful. So what do you do if you don’t have a lint roller on hand?
Tape can gather up fur on clothes
There are many different ways that you can keep your clothes free of pet fur, but one of the easiest methods is using masking tape. Just tightly wrap the tape around your hand and drag it across the fabric, trapping any loose hairs in the process.
You can easily collect all this tape by rolling it up loosely in your hands. Then simply throw away both pieces! This method also works well on furniture upholstery.
- Use another kind of tape for removing pet hair from clothing
Another popular option is to use Scotch brand Magic Tape. Here’s what you do: After each wear, give clothes a quick once-over with the tape. If necessary, you can run it over your clothes again before tossing them in the laundry basket or hamper.
- Using a lint roller to remove animal hair from clothing
Another option that also works well for furniture upholstery is an anti-static shirt collar, which collects pet hair on contact and traps it until you wash off the hair.
Once washed, simply roll off any remaining hairs with a regular lint roller or fabric brush.
If your clothes are too delicate for a lint roller or brush – i.e., they can’t handle much friction – try using an anti-static shirt collar instead, which collects fur on contact and traps it until it’s washed off in the laundry. Your clothes will stay more fur-free this way, and you won’t have to worry about unsightly hairs clinging to fabrics throughout the day.
Final Thoughts
No matter what method you use, remember to keep it simple. Don’t get too caught up trying to create your own fur-removal system – just buy the basics and go with that.
If you’re using good tools, then you’ll be more than likely able to beat loose fur off of clothes without much hassle at all.
