Dogs, cats, and other furry friends may bring joy and energy to the home, but most also bring a whole heap of hair, causing problems for any pet owner. For those who have pets that shed regularly, it is important that you have an action plan for keeping things clean.
Over time, pet hair can attract bacteria and dust if left on floors, sofas, and beds, this soon finds its way into your home’s air circulation. Pet hair can also look dirty if it is not properly cleaned up, so let’s take a look at the best ways to keep your home free from pet hair.
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When you are trying to remove pet hair from the air it is important to focus on particles rather than larger pieces of hair, which is commonly referred to as dander. Pet dander is not hair per se, but microscopic skin particles that are often attached to the hair. This is actually what causes allergy issues for many people, rather than the hair itself.
This means that any pet owner needs to ensure that they remove both the actual hair and the tiny particles that come with it. The key to a clean home is to take preventative actions with cleaning and not allow hair or microbes to build up over time.
You may be thinking, do air purifiers help with pet hair? Can you stop hair from falling in the first place or are there any shortcuts to keeping the home clean from the fluff? Here we look to answer those burning questions.
One of the simplest and most effective approaches to removing pet hair from the air is to use an air purifier. Before investing in one, make sure you have researched which purifiers actively take on pet hair, as not all do.
The best product is a HEPA air purifier because they capture even the smallest particles in the air. No matter what hair and skin microbes your pets leave around the home, these purifiers will remove them.
HEPA purifiers are great for most animal hair, but you may have to leave the purifier on for a longer period of time to deal with annoying dog hair. If you have multiple pets or dogs going through a heavy molting phase, you may have to leave the purifier on for even more time during the day.
For a lower-cost air cleaning option, a fan with an air filter can do the trick at home. This setup is most effective when using a HEPA filter, as it has great given ability in removing even the smallest particles from the air. Alternatively, you could use a synthetic air filter.
Simply attach your filter to a basic box enclosure, and place the fan at the other end, leaving around 30cm distance between the fan and the box. As the fan blows, it will remove pet hair from the air and push it through the filter, cleaning the air in the process.
An HVAC will continuously clean the air, but don’t allow it to clog up. This means making sure that you regularly change the filter so that it continues to remove particles from the air. For best results, if you do have animals at home, check your filter at least once a month and change it every 2-3 months.
This will ensure that it keeps the air in your home clean. If you leave it any longer than 3 months, its efficacy will worsen and those with allergies will soon notice the difference.
Washing your pet’s toys and clothing will help to minimize how much hair carries throughout the home. Place any bedding or pet items on a cold wash, and clean it all on a weekly basis. However, if you fail to clean your washer, you will end up recycling that pet hair as you wash clothing.
This will ultimately lead to pet hairs all over your favorite garments, and more pet hair being released into the air. Most washers will have a ‘self-wash’ setting that will help you here. If the washer doesn’t, put it on a 30-minute cycle and clean out the lint trap once it is done.
Using balloons to get rid of pet hair? You better believe it! This is a very low-cost and quick solution to your microbial issue. Simply inflate a balloon and rub it over your head or the body of your pooch or kitty, creating static energy.
Once you have done this, run the balloon over any area your pet has been in, and watch that static scoop up any hair that has been left behind. Simple and surprisingly effective.
We really cannot overstate the importance of investing in a high-powered vacuum for your home to combat pet hair issues. You will find several products on the market that are specifically aimed at pet owners.
These particular vacuums don’t just offer power but also filters that have been specifically designed to remove tiny particles from both air and flooring. Another consideration is an efficient robot vacuum that will roam the house and continuously clean without you having to put in much effort.
Now that we have taken care of removing products from the air, let’s take a look at how you can minimize, or prevent entirely, hair and skin particles from becoming airborne in the first place. Here are some simple practices that can help to keep that air clean from whatever comes off your pets.
Your best weapon in the fight against airborne pet hair is regular grooming. This is primarily because both dogs and cats will shed less hair if you keep them well-groomed and avoid allowing their hair to become matted. Additionally, dirty hair means that pets will clean themselves, which will also remove hair from the body.
Some of us lead busy lives and can’t invest the time to regularly groom our pets. If this is the case then seek out a service that will take care of it for you. In doing so, your pet will look and feel great, and your home will have far less hair floating through it.
There are some fantastic tools on the market that you can purchase, aimed at helping to reduce the amount of pet hair around the home.
The EZ Lint is a perfect example of this, carefully designed to help you get rid of pesky pet fluff. This handheld, portable product has a simple blade design. The blade is covered in disposable rubber fixings that unsettle the hair from carpets and furnishings.
The hair sticks to the blades and can be easily wiped off once you are finished. This product is so effective that it will capture hair and particles that the vacuum misses.
This product is reusable, reasonably priced, and easy to use. Once you have vacuumed at home, simply run the roller over furniture and carpets to remove hair and prevent it from becoming airborne.
Lint rollers such as the PetLovers Extra Sticky Lint Roller, are great for harder-to-reach areas and especially effective when you use them on clothing. When you buy the roller, be sure to invest in additional refill sheets. The sticky roll is easy to replace and refill packs ensure that you never run out.
All you have to do is to run the roller over the affected area, tear off the strip when it is full, and throw it away. Once the roll has been fully used, replace and repeat this process to ensure all of that pet hair doesn’t make its way into the air.
No matter which approach you choose to use, be it lint rollers, a vacuum, or a product like the EZ Lint, it is imperative that you take action swiftly. This will help to prevent that pet hair from becoming airborne and leading to floating, microbial dander in the air.
If you are playing with or showering some affection on your pet, get cleaned up once you have finished. Wipe down clothing and furniture to remove as much pet hair as possible.
Ultimately the very best practice to avoid airborne hair particles is to get cleaned up, almost as soon as the hair has fallen off your pet.
If you have been looking for how to remove pet hair from the air of your home and surroundings, be sure to invest in quality cleaning products and invest time in good behaviors to prevent that hair from becoming airborne. The best way to find out what works best for you and your home is simply through trial and error from the methods we have detailed here.
A failure to focus on properly removing pet hair can cause a manner of complications, especially for those with allergies. Let us know which products and practices work best for you and your family!
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