LIFESTYLE: How to get Pet Hair Out of Bedding
Pet owners are being offered advice on how to get pet hair out of their bedding after sleeping with their furry-friends.
Mattress experts at WinstonsBeds.com have shared the best methods for removing cat and dog hairs from bed sheets and mattresses.
Almost half of dog owners sleep with their pets in the bed* whether that be for comfort, to help reduce stress or to help them feel safe.
However, pet hairs are known to cling to bedding and other furniture and be a pain to remove.
That’s why the experts advise investing in an anti static spray to loosen the fibres and make them easier to clear up.
Rebecca Swain, mattress expert at WinstonsBeds said: “A lot of pet owners find comfort in sleeping with their dogs but their pet hair can linger behind and be a nuisance to get rid of.
“If you leave pet hair for a while it can become trapped in your mattress, making it even harder to remove.
“It also can cause respiratory issues for those who are sensitive to allergies.
“We advise owners who sleep with their pets to lint roll their bedding every couple of days to ensure their bed is free from pet hair.
“You can also vacuum up the hairs or use an anti static spray to prevent them from clinging onto the sheets in the first place.”
How to remove pet hair from bedding
- Lint roller
Using a lint roller is the easiest way to remove pet hair on your bedding. If your pet sleeps with you every night try to do this every couple of days. Those who only sleep with their pet every now and again can lint roll the bedding the following day.
- Vacuum
If you’re trying to remove pet hair from your mattress then using the vacuum is a great solution. This method may not work as well on loose fabric such as bedding but it should still pick up the majority of the hairs.
- Tumble dryer
Running your bedding in the tumble dryer for ten minutes can help get rid of pet hair. Just remember to clean the filter out after.
- Anti static spray
Anti static sprays prevent fibres and other particles from sticking to fabrics. You can spray this on your bedding before your pet joins you to prevent their hair from clinging to your sheets. This should make the clean up process easier.
- Combine the methods
If you’re having trouble vacuuming up the pet hairs, spray some of your anti static spray onto the sheets. This can help lift the hair fibres, making them much easier to collect.
- Specialist hair removal tools
You can also purchase tools specifically made for pet hair removal online. These are designed to help remove fibres off of sofas, bedding, carpets and clothing.
