How to Remove Dog Hair From Carpet
It is important to regularly remove dog hair from your carpet, particularly if anyone in your home suffers from allergies. Dog hair and dander can cause allergic reactions such as coughing, sneezing, congestion and itchy, watery eyes. To keep your carpet looking new (and to protect any allergy sufferers in your home) develop a cleaning routine that focuses on preventing hair from accumulating and on effective cleanup. Does this Spark an idea?
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Vacuum frequently. Once pet hair becomes matted and tangled in your carpet, it is much more difficult to remove. A regular vacuuming schedule can prevent this. Depending on the number of dogs you have and how much they shed, you may need to vacuum daily or several times per week during certain times of year.
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Try wet brushing. Dog hair tends to clump when wet. Lightly wet a rubber glove or rubber sponge, and run it over your carpet, using short, quick motions. The hair should start to clump, which will make it easy to pick up or vacuum. You also could spray your carpet with a light mist of water before applying the rubber glove or sponge, but be careful not to get it too wet, as this can lead to a mold or mildew smell.
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Blot with tape. Duct tape really is the answer for everything. Wrap some duct tape around a rolling pin, with the sticky area facing out. Roll it over the carpet and watch the dog hair stick to the tape.
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Look for specialized hair-removal products. Pet stores sell rubber brushes, lint rollers,and other products designed to remove pet hair from carpeting. They tend to cost less than $20, which is a small price to pay for keeping your carpet free of dog hair.
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