You love your dog or cat, but it can be tough to keep your home looking and smelling fresh when pet hair gets embedded into the fibers of your carpet. Thankfully, there are plenty of tips that you can try to restore your carpets to their original beauty while still enjoying cuddles with your furry friend.
Rubber Squeegee
That’s right—get the squeegee out of your shower and put it to use to get pet hair out of your carpets. Pet hair easily latches onto the rubber material of a squeegee, making it simple for you to get a deep clean. Quickly pull the squeegee across the carpet in multiple directions. Repeat every few weeks to maintain your new level of cleanliness.
Hairbrush
A hairbrush with stiff metal bristles can help to pull pet hair out of your carpet. Be sure to test an inconspicuous area first (like under a large piece of furniture) to make sure the brush bristles won’t negatively affect your carpet. Pull the brush quickly over the carpet in multiple directions, and watch as deep-rooted pet hair releases from your carpet.
Fabric Softener
Mix three parts water to one part fabric softener in a spray bottle. Mix, and lightly mist your carpet (it should be slightly damp, but not soaked). Wait ten to fifteen minutes, then vacuum the treated area. This works best for areas with heavy amounts of pet hair.
Baking Soda
This trick works well for upholstery as well as carpets. Simply sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda onto the area that you want to clean, let it sit for ten to fifteen minutes, then vacuum up the baking soda—you’ll be amazed at how much pet hair comes up with it. Cool bonus: the baking soda will also help to deodorize your carpets.
Get A Professional Clean
Home remedies are a great way to keep your carpet clean between professional cleanings. It’s important that you have your carpets cleaned by the pros from time to time, especially if you have pets. Be sure to mention areas of concern to your carpet cleaning professional so that they’re able to pay special attention to areas heavily used by your pet.
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At SteamEx Toledo, we know what it takes to get your carpets seriously clean, and we’re here to help you make your home sparkle. No matter what carpet challenges your pet has created, we’re here to help. Reach out to us today to learn more about how our professional carpet cleaning services can help you get your home feeling—and smelling—fresh.