How to Get Rid of Pet Hair From Furniture
Many dog and cat owners fight a continuous battle with pet hair on the furniture. Fur-covered cushions and carpets are less than attractive and a menace to family members or friends with allergies. Keep the shedding under control with proper grooming and diligent housecleaning.
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Instructions
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Vacuum your furniture often. Use the appropriate attachments to pick up hair from cushions and the corners of the couch.
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Pull on a wet rubber glove and run it over furniture. The damp glove will pick up hair from cushions. Rinse the glove frequently to get rid of the fur that has stuck to it. If you don't have a rubber glove, use a damp sponge.
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Roll a lint brush or sticky lint roller over furniture to pick up hair. Or wrap masking tape around your hand with the sticky side facing out to attract fur from furniture. Replace the tape when it's filled with fur.
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Tips & Warnings
Brush your pet regularly to reduce shedding in the house.
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tmcrill
Apr 19, 2009
Great tips on How to Get Rid of Pet Hair From Furniture. I never would have thought of the glove. -
sonni57
Apr 17, 2009
Thanks for the good instructions on how to get rid of pet hair on furniture.
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Peggy Hazelwood
Apr 02, 2009
My cat runs and hides under the bed when I vacuum so that's out. Good tips for getting the hair of the couch though. It's a never ending task!
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turtledove
Apr 02, 2009
I've tried vacuuming my dog. She sees it as a form of punishment. :-P But the article is great! 5*
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4dogday
Apr 01, 2009
Thanks for the tips, I have to try them. Although I don't think my cat would like to be vacuumed!
