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How to Stop Pet Hair Taking Over Your Sofa
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items This is the full system I use against shedding on the couch: brush the pet first, protect the cushions, lift what lands, and wash it out of the blankets. These are the tools that actually cut down how often I vacuum the sofa. (Note: This list contain...
The rubber fingers pull loose undercoat out during a five minute brush and my dog leans into it like a massage. Start with this if you want less hair landing on the sofa.
KONG Dog ZoomGroom Multi-Use Brush, Boysenberry
One click retracts the pins and the whole mat of fur slides off into the bin. Grab it if brushing your pet every other day feels like a chore.
Hertzko Self Cleaning Slicker Brush
The pin side detangles and the bristle side smooths the coat, so I get two brushes in one handle. Grab this if you want a simple starter brush.
Hartz Groomer's Best Combo Dog Brush
A bath with this before shedding season loosens the dead coat so more of it rinses down the drain. Pick it if you want a gentle shampoo that smells clean.
earthbath Green Tea & Awapuhi Shed Control Dog ...
I swipe this dry sponge across the cushions and the fur rolls up into clumps I can pick off. Grab one if you want a quick fix before guests arrive.
Gonzo Pet Hair Lifter - Remove Dog & Cat Hair
The extra sticky sheets grab short dog hair that a normal roller skips over. Get it if your pet has short, prickly fur that weaves into fabric.
Evercare Pet Fur Erase Extreme Stick 30 Sheets
This skinny tube fits any vacuum hose and reaches deep into the sofa seams where hair piles up. Worth it if fur keeps hiding between the cushions.
Lint Lizard Vacuum Attachment
The motorized brush head pulls hair off the arm of the couch in one pass, and I keep it charged by the sofa. Go for this if you clean up fur daily.
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
It is light enough to run along the cushion tops with one hand and the bin empties with a button. Upgrade to this if you want more suction for embedded hair.
Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro Plus Cordless Hand Vacuum
I use these on the sofa frame, the side table and the baseboards where tumbleweeds collect. Grab the kit if hair keeps showing up on every surface.
Swiffer Pet Heavy Duty Dusters Refills
The grippy backing keeps it in place when my dog jumps up and I wash it weekly instead of the sofa. Pick this if you want a removable layer that stays put.
GORILLA GRIP Waterproof Slip-Resistant Mat
It hugs the whole couch so hair lands on the cover and comes off in the washing machine. Worth it if your sofa fabric grabs fur like velcro.
Easy-Going Stretch Sofa Slipcover 1-Piece Sofa Cover ...
The tight knit weave lets fur sit on top so a quick sweep with a glove lifts most of it. Go for this if you want a slipcover that looks tailored.
SureFit Stretch Pique Sofa Slipcovers 3pc
My dog has her spot on this blanket and it catches the hair and muddy paws instead of the cushion. Grab one if your pet has a favorite seat.
PetAmi Waterproof Leakproof Dog Blanket
I spray the cushions after a deep clean so drool and wet paws bead up instead of soaking in. Worth it if you have light colored upholstery.
Scotchgard Fabric Water Shield Spray
These pull way more fur off the couch throws in the dryer than regular sheets did. Grab a box if you wash pet blankets every week.
Bounce, Dryer Sheets, 130 Mega, Pet Hair and Lint Guard ...
I toss these sticky discs in with the sofa covers and the fur ends up on them instead of my clothes. Skip the dryer sheets when you use them, and they last ages.
2 Pack FurZapper Pet Hair Remover for Laundry
I run one sachet with the dog blankets and the drum is not lined with fur afterward. Worth it if hair keeps clogging your front loader.
Vamoosh Pet Hair Dissolver | Used by Mrs Hinch
I swipe it along the cushions in the direction of the arrows and the fur lifts off, then I dock it to clean the bristles. Grab this if you are tired of buying sticky refills.
OXO Good Grips FurLifter Furniture Brush - Grey / Red
When a hairball or muddy paw hits the couch, this sprays and sucks it out of the fabric. Worth it if your pet has the occasional accident on furniture.
Hoover CleanSlate Plus Portable Carpet Spot
The citrus spray knocks out that doggy couch smell between washes and dries without a sticky feel. Worth it if your sofa smells like dog.
ANGRY ORANGE Pet Odor Eliminator for Dogs & Cats
I put this one on the second seat so both favorite spots are covered, and it washes and dries fast. Pick it if your pets switch spots every night.
Ameritex Waterproof Dog Bed Cover Pet Blanket
I pet my cat with these on the couch and the hair clings to the glove instead of the cushions. Pick these if your pet hates brushes.
H HANDSON Pet Grooming Gloves - Shedding & Bathing Remover (Black, Large)
The fine blade reaches the loose undercoat on my double coated dog during shedding season. Worth it if you have a husky, lab or shepherd type coat.
Deshedding Tool
The quilted cover tucks around the seat and arms and goes straight into the washer on Sunday. Pick this if your pet sleeps on the whole couch.
FurHaven Reversible Waterproof Sofa Furniture Protector with Non-Skid Back, Gray/Mist