Cat and dog owners know that battling lint on furniture and clothing becomes a daily ritual. Moulting is a natural process, but when the fur covers all surfaces, the usual cleaning methods no longer work. To bring cleanliness back to the house, it is important to use a comprehensive approach that combines proper pet care and effective textile cleaning methods.
Effective tools for cleaning surfaces
Standard vacuum cleaner does not always cope with fine hairs, which literally dig into the structure of the fabric. For quality results, it is better to use specialized devices:
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Rubber mop or brush. Rubber creates static electricity that attracts hairs and rolls them into tight clumps.
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Wet glove. A regular household glove lightly dampened with water allows you to pick up undercoat from sofas and armchairs with light circular motions.
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Sticky tape roller. Ideal for quick cleaning of clothes and curtains just before leaving the house.
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Window scraper. Surprisingly effective for cleaning short pile carpets – it gets even the hair that the vacuum cleaner can’t see.
Secrets of washing things with wool
If you just throw things in the washing machine, lint can remain on the fabric and even clog the filters of the appliance. There are a few tricks to avoid this problem:
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Usage antistatic agents when rinsing reduces the adhesion of hair to fabric fibers.
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Special laundry balls or regular dishwashing sponges placed in the drum collect a significant amount of debris.
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Pre-drying in the dryer on the “Airing” mode allows the bulk of the wool to be blown out before the main wash cycle begins.
Prevention and care of your pet
The most reliable way to reduce the amount of hair in the apartment is timely combing of the pet. Regular use of furminator or a deodder can remove up to 90% of the dead undercoat before it is even on the floor.
It is also worth paying attention to the humidity of the indoor air. Too dry a climate makes the coat brittle and increases static, causing it to fly into all corners more easily. Maintaining an optimal microclimate and a balanced diet for your pet makes it much easier to keep the living space tidy.
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