Tackling pet hair in the wash: Simple solutions revealed
Pet hair can cause significant trouble during laundry. Fortunately, with some simple tricks, you can quickly and effectively eliminate it from both clothes and the washing machine. Here's how to do it.
Having pets at home is a great joy and comes with certain challenges. One common issue is pet hair, which seems to appear everywhere. You might even find pet hair on laundry taken out of the washing machine. This problem worsens during shedding seasons when pets excessively lose hair. So, how do you tackle the issue of pet hair on clothes? Try this trick.
How to remove hair from clothes?
Simple, homemade methods can help tackle this persistent issue. One such method is using a classic lint roller to clean clothes. Before placing the clothes in the washing machine, wiping them with a roller is worthwhile, which will significantly reduce the amount of hair entering the drum. This is an exceptionally easy step that can prevent a lot of hassle later on.
Another effective method is using rubber gloves, which, thanks to their antistatic surface, effectively collect hair from materials. Wiping the clothes with the glove can easily remove hair and other small particles that stick to them. Additionally, the glove's rubber texture works perfectly on smooth fabrics without damaging their delicate structure.
How to get rid of hair from the washing machine?
Unfortunately, it's not always possible to thoroughly clean clothes of hair before putting them in the washing machine. So, how do you get rid of hair accumulating in the drum and on the laundry? Moist wipes can come in handy. Place one or two in the drum along with the laundry. The wipe attracts hair and other particles during the wash cycle. As a result, not only will the clothes be cleaner, but frequent washing machine cleaning won't be necessary.
Another intriguing method is using a plastic bag. This simple technique involves tossing a plastic bag into the washing machine. During the wash, the bag attracts hair so that it doesn't settle on clean clothes. However, remember not to use this trick when washing at very high temperatures.
How to prevent hair from settling on clothes?
The key is regular brushing of your pet's hair. Frequent brushing, even for short-haired animals, will significantly reduce the amount of hair around us and on our clothes.
Preparing clothes before washing is also an important step. Spreading out and shaking off clothes before putting them in the washing machine helps remove loose hairs. Shaking off dust and hair will ensure fewer contaminants end up in the washing machine and later on your clothes. These simple habits contribute to significantly reducing the problem of hair in daily life.
The last but not least important step in fighting hair is regularly cleaning the filters in the washing machine and dryer. Even the most effective methods won't help if these devices are clogged. After each wash, it's worth rinsing the filter and, from time to time, doing a deeper cleaning of the drum.
