7 Ways To Remove Pet Hair From Carpets And Rugs (Cleaning Tips). Covid-19 had the majority of us experience being forced to stay inside our homes for almost a year, and some, even more. With this, emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, and longing for companionship were the most prevalent, as most of us are not used to this situation.

Having them around lessens the loneliness, and the feeling of having something to take care of and interacting with you can make you feel happy and significantly lessen the negative emotions of being alone.

But having pets also has its share of tasks to maintain the home’s cleanliness, a small price to pay for companionship. Since having them, one of the constant tasks in the house is cleaning after them; though potty trained, one consistent thing must be cleaned almost every day…pet hair or fur.

Living in a tropical country, pets shed many coats every day, leaving them everywhere, from pillows to furniture and the hardest one to clean, the carpet and rugs.

7 Ways To Remove Pet Hair From Carpets And Rugs (Cleaning Tips)

DIY washing of carpet and rugs

• Pro: This method is cheap, and you can do this anytime with just soap and water. Just soak the carpet and rugs in a tub full of soapy water. Once absorbed, use a hand brush with medium to soft bristles and gently brush off the pet hair or fur from the carpet or rug. You can rinse it afterward and hang it to dry.

• Con: This is manual labor. You might spend at least an hour hunched over the carpet, brushing off the hairs. You will also need quite a space inside the house to serve as a cleaning area for the carpet, depending on how big the rug is. You will also need space to hang the carpet and rags to dry; again, the size will still rely on the carpet size.

Masking tape or any sticky tape

• Pro: This is pretty easy to do. And any sticky tape is available in almost all households. Another DIY method I use, primarily in situations where the amount of pet hair or fur is not that small but is already visible. Any readily available tape will do. Just cut yourself a strip of tape about five to 10 inches at a time and use the sticky side to pick up the hairs from the carpet or rug.

• Con: With this method, you are again hunched over the carpet, and if you have back issues, this might not be the best method for you. And depending on the amount of pet hair, you might use the whole roll of tape.

Lint Remover

• Pro: A lint remover is an upside-down sticky tape with a handle! It’s easy to use by just rolling it over the carpet or rug and is very effective in picking up pet hairs. Note that some lint removers are disposable, and some are washable and are available in any supermarket or pet store.

• Con: I don’t see much of an underside for this method other than you’ll still be hunched over your carpet, but removing the pet hair will be much faster this time.

Vacuum Cleaner

• Pro: By far, this is the fastest and easiest way to clean the carpet and rug of pet hair. Just plug in the vacuum cleaner, connect the insert for carpet and rugs, some of which may look like a brush, turn on the vacuum and move the end of the vacuum along the carpet or rug. Cleaning the carpet or rug may only take minutes, and you can do this by standing up or sitting down.

• Con: Compared to the first three methods, this is the one that substantially costs money. However, a vacuum cleaner is not that expensive.

Note: There are vacuum cleaners specifically designed for cleaning pet hairs. Please ask the store for one if your primary use of the vacuum cleaner is for pet hairs.

Pet Hair Brush

• Pro: Cheap, readily available in any pet store, and straightforward to use. Just brush off the pet hair from the carpet.

• Con. A bit of soreness in your back will be felt after using this method as you will be hunched over the carpet for the cleaning activity.

Rubber or Latex Gloves

• Pro: Easy to use and no need for any special equipment. Latex rubber gloves tend to be sticky for hairs, especially pet hairs. After putting the gloves on, ensure they are dry and brush off the carpet top.

• Con: Compared to sticky tape and lint remover, rubber or latex gloves capture the least amount of pet hair per stroke. This method may take longer to do compared to the other two.

Professional Carpet Cleaners

• Pro: This method will give you the most hassle-free and cleanest result for your carpet and rugs. As professionals take over the cleaning process, they will utilize professional and industrial methods and items to clean your carpet and rugs deep, assuring you of the best results.

• Con: If you use this method regularly, you better include the amount in your monthly budget, as professional cleaning is quite expensive compared to the other methods.

7 Ways To Remove Pet Hair From Carpets And Rugs (Cleaning Tips) – Conclusion

It also pays to groom your pet and feed them a proper diet, which can help them lessen the amount of hair or fur they shed. Ensure they are given a bath at least once or twice weekly with the proper pet shampoo.

In summary, depending on your budget and the available materials in your home, you have many options to choose from. Being a pet owner does have its ups and downs, but being responsible for your pets should be constant.