Vacuum. If you let your pets on the sofa or they have a favourite armchair, be sure to vacuum these regularly using the upholstery tool. We rate the Shark Anti-Hair Wrap Vacuum as it lifts pet hair easily. Invest in an anti-static spray to apply after the surface has been cleaned and use a lint roller, too.
Use an air purifier
Completely removing pet hair from air may not be possible, but using a Filtrete™ Air Purifier with HEPA filtration can help trap airborne pet hair and particles such as pet dander, bacteria, dust and lint.
An air purifier can help to remove pet hair and pet dander from the air. Depending on the severity of the person's allergies, an air purifier can sometimes be enough to let them be in the same room with the family pet.
Airborne Dog & Cat Hair Removal
Pet hair and dander also float in the air, which can exacerbate allergies and breathing problems. An air purifier can help clean the air of pet hair and dander, which in turn means there will be less of it settling on your floors and furniture.
Lint rollers/ FURemover:
Both are very good tools intended for pet hair removal. The lint roller is a smaller contraption with a sticky surface that picks up the pet hair as you roll it along your carpet or even an item of clothing.
Throw on some damp rubber kitchen gloves, or use a moist sponge, to help coax dog hair off of fabric surfaces. The moisture will cause the hair to clump together, making it easier to remove—either by hand or with a vacuum. Just be sure not to drown your couch, and let it air dry before sitting again.
Pet dander can attach to everything in the house and last for a very long time. Typically pet dander can stay in a house for four to six months after a pet leaves home. Cat dander lasts longer than dog dander as it's more airborne.
Air duct cleaning helps to remove pet hair and fur that can be sitting in your ducts. Pet hair and fur can sit in your ducts, which can slow down the flow of air through the ducts. This increases your energy usage, as it decreases the amount of air that can make its way into your home.
Sweeping and vacuuming the floors frequently helps keep dog-based dust and hair to a minimum. Carpeting and rugs, especially plush varieties, trap these materials deep within their woven fibers.
Final Verdict. Our best overall choice is the Rabbit Air MinusA2 Ultra Quiet Air Purifier because it was the most effective at cleaning the air in our tests. It comes with six filters, including a pre-filter for trapping pet hair, a HEPA filter for small particles, and an activated carbon filter for absorbing odors.
When pet hair and dander is inhaled, the tiny hairs and other harmful particles can travel down into the lung and stay there. In time this can inflame the lung lining and scar the airways, which can then progress into a chronic lung condition. We sometimes call this 'Groomers Lung'.
People suffering from pet allergies will have symptoms consistent with swollen nasal passages. This includes a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and shortness of breath. Coming into physical contact with pet dander can cause contact dermatitis, or a skin rash, hives or triggers a person's asthma.
Not only can pet dander cause itchy eyes and a runny nose, but pet dander can potentially be harmful to your respiratory system. According to the American Lung Association this can “lead to a decline in the ability of the lungs to function.” Make sure that you and your loved ones are safe; let's start at the basics.
Magic Static Remover is here to save you from static cling and pestering pet hair on clothes. ANTI-STATIC SPRAY: A 6 oz.
Best less expensive vacuum for pet hair
Like our best overall pick, the Bissell Turbo Plus is specifically designed for pet owners and comes with a tangle-free brush roll. But at just under $250, it's less than half the price of Ball Animal 2.
Got pet hair you are trying to remove from furniture and clothes? Don't worry. The next time you are trying to remove pet hair, try spray hairspray on a towel first and then rubbing the towel against the hair you want to remove. Removing hair never got easier!
Microfiber. Synthetic microfiber's strong threads hold up against pets. It doesn't rip or scratch easily, and you can quickly remove accumulated hair with a lint brush or by wiping it with your hands. Most stains come out of microfiber with mild soap and water.
Groomers blow your dog's coat dry to achieve that ultra-fluffy look that's full of body. They use special dryers built for treating pets. Groomers also use particular products that help with the drying process but also leave the coat in wonderful condition, and now you can use them, too!
Fabrics with a nap — like velvet, corduroy, velour and loose knits — will attract and gather pet hair more than others. And natural fibres, including cotton and wool, will attract hair more than synthetics. However, the static produced by some synthetic fabrics can also attract pet hair, making it difficult to remove.