Cats are gentle and sweet pets that not only bring joy to our lives, but can also be a source of frustration. Many cat owners suffer from problems with hair accumulation on clothes, furniture and various household items. Such troubles can only be avoided if you keep sphinxes and similar breeds in your house. In this article, we will share with you effective and simple methods that will help you remove cat hair from your items while maintaining their attractiveness.
Preventing hair accumulation
If you make a habit of doing this, you can prevent cat hair from forming and you won't have to clean your room every day. In addition, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the principle of cleaning various objects from fine hairs, which are so difficult to remove from many surfaces in the house.
Even if your animal is naturally very clean, it cannot cope with all the lost hair on its own, especially during the molting period. To avoid severe contamination of all surfaces in the living room, cat owners should consider the following points:
- Not many owners know that some cat breeds lack seasonal shedding and their hair falls out evenly and constantly. In this case, you need to purchase special tools and treat the animals with them every few days. Your pet should be accustomed to this procedure from a very early age.
- If the indoor air is excessively dry, this can increase the process of hair loss. It is necessary to monitor this indicator and, if necessary, humidify the air in the room using any means available to you.
- In some cases, especially in summer, a haircut can help. But this process should not be carried out independently. We advise you to contact a professional.
Important! Before you begin actively combing your pet, you should contact your veterinarian. In some cases, increased hair loss, especially outside the shedding season, may be evidence of a serious illness in the animal.
- The cat must receive quality food. If the diet is deficient in micronutrients and fatty acids, excessive shedding may occur and the animal will lose too much hair.
The above measures will help minimize the amount of wool on household items and clothing. Villi that appear on the surface of things can be removed using one of the simple techniques.
Health problem
Hair loss can occur due to allergic reactions, subcutaneous mites and parasites. In such cases, molting is not the only symptom of pathology.
The animal develops swelling and swelling in the area of the eyes, ears and neck. Subcutaneous mites cause severe itching and eczema. Ringworm affects not only the fur of cats, but also their claws and paws. If you do not consult a doctor in a timely manner, there is a risk of complications.
In case of serious illness, the animal develops the following symptoms:
- heavy shedding;
- weakness, drowsiness;
- poor appetite;
- itching;
- the appearance of bald spots on the body;
- deformation of paws and claws.
Attention! If such signs are detected, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Glue and abrasive tool
This will help in solving the problem of how to remove cat hair from clothes. Use a sticky roller, which you can buy at the supermarket, laundry aisle, pet store, or fabric store.
Rules of use:
- Before use, remove the casing from the roller, then begin cleaning clothes from top to bottom using light movements.
- The roller will become less sticky during the cleaning process. When the intensity of your actions decreases significantly, it will be enough to remove the contaminated top layer of adhesive paper from the roller.
- Once a clean surface is obtained, the procedure should be continued until the clothing is completely clean.
Important! You can make your own sticky roller. To do this you will need a rolling pin and a roll of wide insulating tape:
- You need to take a little tape and place its edge flush with the end of the rolling pin.
- Make sure the smooth side of the tape is facing the rolling pin and the sticky side is facing you.
- Wrap the ribbon tightly and spirally around the rolling pin.
- Fix and cut the tape, secure its end with a small piece of tape.
When using a sticky roller, keep these helpful tips and tricks in mind:
- when the layers of sticky paper run out, you can buy a replacement sticky piece or buy a new roller;
- today you can buy a reusable roller for cleaning clothes, which contains a gel-like material that is responsible for collecting garbage;
- To clean a dirty gel roller, simply wash it in soapy water and let it dry.
Features of removing cats and dogs of different breeds
The specificity of coat differs not only between cats and dogs, but also depends on the breed.
The entire coat is formed by longer and denser primary hairs, and short secondary hairs that create the undercoat.
In cats, there are 10-15 times more secondary hairs than primary hairs. In dogs, secondary ones are 3-5 times larger. On average, cats have a thicker coat than dogs.
The length of the coat depends on the breed. In Persian cats it can reach up to 20 cm in length.
Shedding of animals is a natural process for most breeds, which begins in early summer and ends before winter. This allows them to grow a thicker coat before the cold weather begins. Caring for the animal should take this feature into account and be more intensive during this period, as should cleaning the premises.
But there are also exceptions. In some quadrupeds there is no seasonal molting, and hair grows constantly.
These breeds include:
- Yorkies;
- miniature poodle;
- Maltese dog, etc.
These breeds have hair similar to humans and require regular trimming.
Scotch
This simple material can be used in a variety of ways, all of which can effectively and quickly remove cat hair from clothing.
Method 1:
- Take wide tape.
- Cut a piece large enough to wrap around your hand twice.
- Fold the edges in slightly, but keep the piece of tape sticky side out.
- Using gentle movements, apply the sticky side of the tape to the stained area.
Method 2:
- Find a wide roll of tape and cut a strip a few centimeters long.
- Apply the sticky side to the contaminated area.
- Make sure the tape is in the same direction as the fabric's weave (usually up and down).
- Smooth the surface of the tape onto the fabric and then tear it off.
Important! Try to find tape that is about 2 inches wide, because the wider the tape, the larger the area you can cover at one time.
Wash with antistatic cloth
To remove cat hair from the surface of clothing, place an antistatic cloth in the washing machine along with your clothes. It will collect all the dirt along with the fur. The product is a microfiber sheet (called a “trap”) that conditions laundry, providing an antistatic effect on it. Such wipes can be purchased at a specialized household chemicals store or on the Internet.
They can be used not only for machine washing, but also for hand washing. Linen washed with such a napkin will be easier to iron, and dust, hair, and wool will stick to the fabric in the future.
In addition, experts advise that before washing clothes, you should always wipe the washing machine drum with antistatic wipes to remove all dirt from it.
Safe tips for cleaning cat hair from clothes:
- This method is not used for wool and cotton. And never use it on shiny or thin fabrics such as satin or silk.
- During processing, most of the fluff and wool will move to the bottom of the product. To remove it completely, you can use a clothes roller or a piece of tape.
- Use a table covered with a tablecloth as a work surface. This will make the cleaning process much easier.
Shaver
A razor, which can also be used to remove pellets, will help solve the problem of how to quickly remove wool from clothes.
For best results, follow these steps:
- Take your razor and start at the very top of your clothing.
- Carefully slide the device a few centimeters down the fabric.
- Stop movement and remove collected fibers.
- This process must be repeated until the product is completely clean.
Important! When working, be extremely careful, do not cut the fabric, because one wrong move and the clothing will be irreparably damaged.
Wet sponge
A damp sponge can also be used to remove hair. The sponge with water is thoroughly wrung out to remove excess moisture. Rub the fabric with the rough side of the sponge. Grab small pieces of wool and move downwards.
If you have tried all of the above methods but are unable to remove cat hair from your clothes, we strongly recommend using dry cleaning services. But in most cases, the proposed measures are enough to restore the beautiful appearance of your things.
Recommendations
The following recommendations will help you when cleaning up animal hair:
- It is necessary to clean the premises where there are animals regularly.
- To quickly put your clothes in order and remove hairs, it is recommended to have a sticky roller in the hallway. You can use it to go through your things before leaving.
- It is best to remove hair from delicate fabrics, natural silk, with a hand dipped in water. This way you can be sure that the material will not be damaged.
- If your pet has a preference for certain areas on the sofa, rug or chair, they should be cleaned more frequently than the rest of the environment and more thoroughly.
What to do?
Cat lover Mika Stoichkova shared a very simple life hack with her subscribers, the use of which will help prevent machine breakdowns and rid clothes of hairs during the washing process.
It turns out that a few wet wipes added to the pile of laundry going into the machine drum help solve the problem. After the machine drum stops, most of the hairs and hairs will end up on the napkins.
Before you try this technique, which seems quite simple and does not require additional costs or any effort, you need to think about how important the smell of things and laundry is.
The fact is that wet wipes leave their scent on washed items, clothes and linen. Of course, it is very weak and cannot be compared with the smell remaining after dry cleaning, but nevertheless, the aroma is present.
If this is a problem, then you need to use a conditioner when washing that can neutralize the odors of the powders. It will also eliminate the aroma left by wet wipes.
