How to Get Rid of Pet Hair in Your Laundry

In this article, we will introduce some easy ways how to get rid of pet hair in your laundry so it won’t end up damaging your laundry, getting stuck in your filters, and clogging your machines and drains.

What to Do When There’s Pet Hair Everywhere

We love our pets, and yes including pet hair found everywhere in our house. It might sound exhausting to clean up after a fur mess but dealing with it should not be frustrating and difficult. We have come up with three simple steps on how easy it is to get rid of pet hair in your laundry.

Step 1: Lint Roll Before Washing

Prevent pet hair from reaching your washing machine by lint rolling. Lint rolling is the most popular way to get rid of pet hair off your clothes, beddings, and other items in your laundry before washing. A lint roller or a lint remover is a roll of one-sided adhesive paper that is usually on a plastic or cardboard barrel and mounted on a central spindle with a handle to hold as you roll.

This helps remove lint or other small fibers (especially pet hair!) from most fabrics including upholstery, clothing, and linen. Just be careful when lint rolling delicate materials.

What’s even better? It is easily available in many pet stores, grocery stores, or even drug stores and it is super easy to use. You just need to roll it back and forth on the clothing, beddings, and linen to pick up pet hair then tear off the outer sheet and remove pet fur! It helps pet parents prevent putting excess cat or dog hair in washers and dryers.

You may also want to schedule a vacuum time every week. This can prevent hair from sticking to surfaces around your house which then transfers to clothing blankets, or linens. It may sound like a lot of work, but regular vacuuming can help prevent excess cat or dog hair from accumulating.

Step 2: Use the Dryer

It is tempting to dump laundry that is covered in pet hair directly into the washing machine. But when you allow water and pet hair to meet, it just clumps up. Pet hair clings to the fibers in fabric and if you add water, it will only gets worse. Pet hair certainly can ruin your washing machine if you are not careful. Cat or dog hair in washers can get caught and stuck in the water filter and clog your machine or drain and will give you plumbing issues. Cleaning wet clothes with pet hair will give you a hard time if you are not using a pet hair remover!

The second step is to use the dryer first! Yes. Dryer, then washer, then dryer again. Here is how it is done:

Step 3: Use a Pet Hair Remover in Wash

A great way how to get rid of pet hair in washing machines is to use a pet hair remover or pet hair catcher in the wash, like FurBall®. A pet hair remover is a safe, reusable, and practical pet hair remover that goes into your washer or dryer that gently gets rid of pet hair from your laundry, acting as a cat or dog hair catcher for washers and dryers.

How do you use a pet hair remover in your washer? You just place the pet hair remover into your washing machine during your regular laundry cycle and it goes to work, gently adhering to and pulling the cat and dog hair in washer from your laundry. While effective in the washer, FurBall® also removes pet hair in the dryer by catching dog and cat hair from clothes, blankets, and more.

Due to the unique shape, proprietary RSX® material, and soft texture, FurBall® prevents damage to clothing, while removing pet fur, reducing wrinkles, and neutralizing static in your laundry. Plus, FurBall® saves you time with hands-free pet hair removal from your laundry.

More Tips on Get Rid of Pet Hair in Your Laundry

Brush your pet regularly. It all starts with your pet. We suggest brushing your pet daily to remove loose hair. That way, they will not fall out as much during the day and cling upon furniture, clothing, and floors around the house. There are lots of great pet brushes available for different types of coats. You can even ask a vet for recommendations if you are unsure which is best for your dog. Make sure to dispose of the collected hairs once brushed out.

Use Couch Covers. Couch covers are a great option for pet parents who like to cuddle with their furbabies but do not want to deal with the excess pet hair afterward. Pawtect® Blanket is a premium pet blanket is specifically made to protect furniture from all kinds of messes, leaks, drools, and yes, pet hair! Plus, it is made from our Sherpup® material that is super soft for both you and your furbaby.

Offer Skin and Coat Supplements. A great dog shedding solution is ensuring that they have a healthy coat. To support this, you can give your furbaby Skin and Coat SoftSupps®. These supplements provide your furbaby with nutrients needed to help promote skincare and overall healthy skin and coat. They contain Epax®, a world leader of omega 3 fatty acids for dogs, dog DHA, fish oil, and salmon oil.

Note: Pet Parents® SoftSupps® are only for dogs. You may consult your vet about the best supplements for your pet cats.

Shop Wisely. It might be a good idea to keep them in mind the next time you are buying clothes. Certain fabrics including corduroy, velvet, and loose-knits can attract more pet hair than some alternative options. Synthetic fabrics are generally pretty good at repelling cat and dog hair, but satin, leather, and other shiny fabrics are the most manageable to remove pet hair from when cleaning.

Clean your Machine. It is important to keep your washer and dryer as clean as possible when dealing with pet hair on your clothes. So, make it a practice to wipe down the inside of your washer and dryer routinely. You can also opt to run your washer on a rinse cycle while it is empty to make sure that it is super clean and free from pet hair.

Be sure to clean the lint trap of your dryer between each load of laundry. If you know you have an especially hairy load, you might even want to stop the dryer cycle midway to exhaustively clean out the lint trap. It is also a good idea to vacuum out the trap every once in a while (when not in use) to get rid of any lingering pieces of lint, pet hair, or other debris.

"A great way how to get rid of pet hair in washing machines is to use a pet hair remover or pet hair catcher in the wash."

Getting rid of pet hair can be a lot of work but it does not mean it should be frustrating and exhausting. There are efficient ways Pet Parents® have come up to make your life easier and pet hair-free. A pet hair remover is one of the best ways how to get rid of pet hair in washer and dryer machines. Try these tips to get rid of pet hair in your laundry so can spend less time removing fur from your clothes and more time with your furbaby.