Pet hair woes: Simple tricks for a fur‑free laundry day
Pet hair can cause a lot of trouble during laundry. With the help of simple tricks, you can quickly and effectively remove it from both clothes and the washing machine. Here's how to do it.
Having pets at home is not only a great joy but also comes with certain challenges. One of them is pet hair, which can seemingly appear everywhere. It can happen that pet hair is found on laundry taken out of the washing machine. This problem intensifies, especially during the shedding season when pets excessively lose hair. So how do you get rid of the problem of pet hair on clothes? Use this trick.
How to remove hair from clothes?
Simple, home-based methods can help in the fight against this persistent enemy. 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 will significantly reduce the amount of hair entering the drum. This exceptionally easy task can save a lot of trouble later.
An effective method is also using rubber gloves, which thanks to their antistatic surface, effectively collect hair from materials. By wiping the clothes with the glove, you can easily remove hair and other small elements that stick to them. Additionally, the rubber texture of the glove 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 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 cleaning of the washing machine won't be necessary.
Another interesting method is using a plastic bag. This simple method involves tossing a plastic bag into the washing machine. The bag attracts hair during the wash, preventing it from settling 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 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 clean of the drum.
