Pet hair in laundry can be a nuisance, but there are plenty of tips and tricks to minimize it! Here are 15 ways to help keep pet hair out of your laundry:
1. Brush Your Pet Regularly
- Regular brushing reduces shedding, meaning less hair ends up on your clothes and in the wash.
2. Use a Lint Roller Before Laundry
- Roll over your clothes before tossing them in the laundry to pick up excess hair.
3. Shake Out Clothes and Blankets
- Give items a good shake outside before washing to dislodge loose hair.
4. Add White Vinegar to the Wash
- Adding a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle can help loosen pet hair from fabrics.
5. Dry Clothes Before Washing
- Running clothes in the dryer on a no-heat, air-fluff cycle for 10 minutes can help loosen pet hair, which gets caught in the lint trap.
6. Use Dryer Sheets
- Dryer sheets reduce static, helping hair detach from fabric and collect in the lint trap.
7. Add a Dryer Ball or Rubber Glove
- These create friction in the dryer that helps lift pet hair off clothes, making it easier for the lint trap to capture it.
8. Install a Hair Filter on Your Washer
- Some washing machines have filters or accessories you can buy that catch hair in the wash cycle.
9. Rinse Out the Washer Drum Regularly
- Run an empty load with hot water and vinegar to flush out any accumulated pet hair in the machine.
10. Wash Pet Bedding Separately
- Washing pet bedding alone reduces the chance of hair transferring to your other clothes.
11. Try Anti-Static Spray on Clothes
- Lightly spray clothes with an anti-static spray before putting them in the dryer to help loosen hair.
12. Use a Laundry Additive
- Specialized laundry additives are available that help repel hair and other debris from clothing.
13. Dry Clothes on a Line Instead of the Dryer
- Air drying on a line or rack can help prevent static buildup that attracts pet hair.
14. Clean the Dryer’s Lint Trap Frequently
- A clean lint trap is essential to capture pet hair efficiently. Clean it after every load.
15. Vacuum Laundry Room Surfaces Regularly
- Hair can accumulate in the laundry area. Vacuuming surfaces and floors keeps the area clean and reduces the chance of hair transfer.
Incorporating a few of these steps into your laundry routine can make a big difference in reducing pet hair on clothes!
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