How to Clean Hair From Jackets

Try a variety of methods to keep pet fur off of your clothes.

It's only natural that pets shed hair and fur, and dealing with it is an everyday part of pet ownership. How it affects your clothing can be a problem. Pet hair, particularly on dark jackets, can make clothes look shabby and unkempt. Take steps to reduce the appearance of pet fur on clothing, although little can be done to eliminate it completely.

Things You'll Need

• Clothes brush
• Fabric roller
• Sponge
• Rubber glove
• Tumble dryer

Instructions

1. Go over the jacket with a clothes brush or roller. A brush with soft bristles will collect the hair, while a roller uses a weak adhesive to lift fur off of the fabric.

2. Dampen a scrubbing sponge. Wring out as much of the water as possible and wipe it across the fabric to remove debris.

3. Run a rubber glove under the tap, then rub it over the jacket. Rinse off the glove frequently to remove hair from it.

4. Put the jacket in a tumble dryer for 20 minutes. The hair will come off during the cycle, but clean the lint trap afterward.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not leave jackets on furniture that pets occupy.

References

• Merry Maids: Cleaning Tips
• Oder Destroyer: Removing Pet Hair from Furniture and Clothing