How to Get Rid Of Pet Hair Around Your Home

You love your pet but you don't like the hair that gets left by it all over your house and all over your clothes. There are a few things you can do to help keep your home pet-hair free or at least reduce it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pet
• Pet Shampoo
• Pet Brush
• Good quality pet food

1. Feed your pet a wholesome diet that includes essential fatty acids. This will help with their skin and coats. If your pup has dry skin, see a vet to see what supplements can be added to your pets food.

2. Wash your pet with a pet shampoo. Do not use human shampoos on your pet. Pet shampoos are usually formulated specifically for them. Human shampoos can dry out their skin and cause more shedding.

3. Take a few minutes a day to brush your pet. Not only will you be removing loose hair but you will also be bonding with your pet.

4. Use fabric softener when you do laundry to help loosen pet hair. If your dryer has a lint trap, it should catch the loose pet hair.

5. Vacuum regularly and keep lint brushes and rollers handy. A cheaper method is to pick up hair with a piece of masking tape.

Tips & Warnings

• You can't totally eliminate pet hair-accept there will be hair around if you have a pet.

[gahazeleyes]

on 6/18/2009 I need this. Thank u

[annvans]

on 6/17/2009 Great article. I am always looking for tips on this subject as I have to deal with sheep dog type hair.

[greengrl]

on 6/8/2009 Great steps, I'm sure they work great. Another way to get rid of pet hair is using the Fur-Zoff. Its made of 90% recycled material so its a much better alternative to those sticky lint rollers and it lasts forever for about $10. You can find it at http://www.furzoff.net. Hope this helps some :)