Getting rid of pet hair from your clothing

We love our pets, but the hair that sticks to our clothing – now that’s a different story. While many of us do our best to keep our furry friends off the furniture, it can be quite a challenge. In particular, when they want to cuddle up next to you, begging for belly rubs as soon as you sit down on the couch. I mean – how can you really say no to that adorable face? 

If you’re an animal lover always battling to keep pet hair off your clothing, you can lessen some of your frustrations by following these tips.

• Use your vacuum attachments – At least once a week, vacuum your furniture to remove the pet hair. If your animal likes to sit on a particular chair or part of the couch, try covering it with an old blanket or sheet, which can be removed, shaken off outside, and thrown into the washer. 
• Brush your animal’s fur – By doing this at least once a week, you will eliminate a lot of loose hair. 
• Clean your washing machine – Use the self-cleaning feature or run an empty wash cycle using hot water. Once the cycle is complete, wipe the entire inside of your washer using a damp cloth. 
• Use a lint roller – To lessen the number of times you need to clean the inside of your washer due to pet hair, run a lint roller over your clothing before throwing it in to clean. 
• Add white vinegar to the washer – Not only does white vinegar help clean your clothing, but it also reduces some of the static cling that attracts the pet hair to it as well. 
• Empty your dryer’s lint tray after each load – Pet hair gets caught in the trap and will continue getting on your clothes if the trap is not cleaned on a regular basis.
• Watch where you set your clothing down – If your pet frequently gets onto your bed, avoid laying your clothes on it.
• Put clothing away as soon as possible – Hanging or folding items right away, as well as not leaving them lying on the floor, will help to keep your animals from getting into them and using them as beds. 

With a little persistence and a great washer and dryer, you can help get your pet hair problems under control. Need the convenience of a washer and dryer in your home or apartment? Contact Appliance Warehouse today to find out how!