How to Remove Pet Hair From Upholstery

We all love our pets and at times even treat them as part of the family. One thing that most everyone hates is the amount of hair that is shed on upholstery. Pet hair can stick to upholstery, clothes and carpet and can be hard to remove. No one likes sitting down only to have pet hair cling to their clothes. It can be aggravating and embarrassing.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bucket of water
• Rubber gloves

1. Slide the rubber glove on your hand. The rubber gloves don't have to be expensive. The cheap kind found at your local supermarket will do fine.

2. Dampen the glove with water and then shake off excess water. The glove needs to be just barely damp. If you soak the glove down, you will end up getting your upholstery wet.

3. Place your gloved hand on the upholstery being cleaned. Using light strokes, brush your gloved hand across the surface in a downward or circular motion. The dampness of the glove will cause the hair to clump up, making it easy to remove the pet hair.

4. Rinse the hair off the glove in the bucket of water and shake off any excess water and hair. Depending on how much hair is on your upholstery, you might have to dump the water in the bucket and refill with fresh water.

5. Repeat Step 3, being careful to include all of the furniture, inside and out. This can be accomplished by running your gloved fingers down on the inside of your furniture and around the edges and sides of the cushions. You can even clean couch pillows and area rugs using this method.

Tips & Warnings

• There are other items that work in getting pet hair off of upholstery, although not as well as a damp glove. These items include a lint roller, tape and a damp sponge or a pet sponge.
• Some people are allergic to pet hair and dander. These people might not want to be around while the cleaning is being done.
• Be careful to shake off excess water from gloves. Some fabrics will stain if they get very wet.
• If you are worried about the fabric of your upholstery, there is an alternative. Check your local pet store for a pet sponge, which you use dry.
• If you are prone to arthritis, especially in your hands, using a damp sponge might be harder on you than a damp glove.