The Best Way to Clean Pet Hair: A Guide from Your Trusted Home Cleaning Experts

If you’re a proud pet parent, you already know the joys of unconditional love, tail wags, and cuddles. But there’s one downside we can all agree on: pet hair gets everywhere—on couches, carpets, clothes, and even your car seats.

At Tessy’s Cleaning Service, we specialize in cleaning homes that love pets. Here’s our expert-approved, battle-tested guide to removing pet hair efficiently from every surface in your home.

🏋️ 1. For Upholstery & Couches

Problem: Pet hair clings stubbornly to fabric.

Solution:

  • Use a lint roller or rubber gloves slightly dampened with water. Rub the gloves along the surface and the hair will clump together.
  • For deep cleaning, use a vacuum with a pet hair attachment.
  • A fabric softener spray (diluted with water) can help loosen embedded hairs before vacuuming.

Pro Tip: Invest in washable couch covers for easy weekly maintenance.

🧹 2. For Hardwood Floors & Tile

Problem: Hair floats, gathers in corners, and escapes regular sweeping.

Solution:

  • Use a microfiber dry mop or electrostatic dust mop—they attract hair instead of pushing it around.
  • Avoid sweeping with a standard broom (it just spreads the hair).

Bonus Tip: Keep your floors cleaner longer by brushing pets regularly outside.

📼 3. For Carpets & Rugs

Problem: Hair weaves into the fibers.

Solution:

  • Use a carpet rake or a rubber squeegee to pull hair to the surface before vacuuming.
  • A high-powered vacuum with HEPA filter is a must for homes with shedding pets.

🧵 4. For Clothing & Bedding

Problem: Pet hair clings to clothes and sheets, especially after drying.

Solution:

  • Toss clothes in the dryer for 10 minutes on “no heat” with dryer sheets or dryer balls before washing.
  • Use anti-static sprays to reduce hair clinging.

🐾 Bonus: Keep It Under Control

  • Brush your pet regularly. Less loose hair means less to clean up.
  • Wash pet beds and blankets weekly. These are hair magnets.
  • Use air purifiers to reduce floating dander and allergens.

💼 Need Help with the Fur-Fight?

Pet hair cleanup is one of the top reasons our clients call us. If you're tired of battling fur tumbleweeds or want your couch looking brand-new again, let us help.

📞 Call Tessy’s Cleaning Service today for a pet-hair-free home you’ll love coming back to.

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