For Dog Lovers

How to Get Dog Hair Off Everything

Couches, clothes, carpets and car seats: the tools that actually work.

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Written by people who actually clean houses

If you love dogs, you live with dog hair. You can't stop it entirely, but you can stop it taking over.

Couches and upholstery

Rubber glove trick: put on a dry rubber glove and sweep your hand over the fabric. Hair balls up and lifts off.
Squeegee or rubber pet-hair brush: drag in short strokes, then vacuum the clumps.
Vacuum upholstery tool: go slowly, against the nap.
Use washable throws on your dog's favourite spot and wash them weekly.

Lint roller before you leave the house; keep one by the door and one in the car.
Before washing, tumble clothes for 10 minutes on a no-heat dryer setting to loosen hair, then shake them out.
Clean the washing machine filter and dryer lint screen often; hair builds up fast.

Vacuum more often in shedding season, slowly, in two directions.
A rubber broom pulls hair out of carpet surprisingly well.
Hard floors: dry mop or vacuum before wet mopping, or you'll just move wet hair around.

Pumice-style pet hair stones and rubber brushes work well on car upholstery. A seat cover you can throw in the wash is the long-term fix.

Brush your dog regularly, outside if you can.
Ask your vet if shedding seems excessive; diet and skin conditions can play a part.
Wash their bedding regularly (see how to wash dog beds).

What's the fastest way to get dog hair off a couch?

A dry rubber glove or rubber pet-hair brush, swept in short strokes, lifts hair into clumps you can then vacuum up.

How do I stop dog hair sticking to clothes in the wash?

Shake clothes and run them on a no-heat tumble for 10 minutes first to loosen hair, and clean your machine filter regularly.

Do your cleaners handle heavy pet hair?

Yes. Heavy pet hair is an add-on on our booking page, and our cleaners are comfortable working around pets. See our pet-friendly cleaning page.

Shedding season winning? Regular cleans with a heavy pet hair add-on keep it under control.

General household cleaning guidance. Ask your vet about excessive shedding.