How to Clean a Carpet from Pet Hair

Of course, modern shampoos and special brushes help reduce pet hair shedding, but natural molting cannot be avoided. Cats and dogs love to lie on sofas, armchairs, blankets, and carpets, leaving behind large and small hair fragments throughout the home.

You can reduce hair buildup by placing special mats on common resting spots. However, completely avoiding the aftermath of pet molting is difficult.

It's easier to deal with long hair from pets—these are usually on the surface of carpets and easily sucked up by a vacuum cleaner. But fine hair fibers become woven into the carpet pile itself, requiring different removal methods.

For example, sweeping carpets with a damp broom yields good results—hair clings to the bristles. However, this only removes surface-level hair; deeper fibers still need vacuuming.

You can replace the broom with a damp cloth or rag. The only requirement is to rinse it regularly in clean water to remove trapped hair. This method is more effective than sweeping.

Small hair fibers can be collected using tape or adhesive strips. Wind the sticky side around your hand and press it onto carpet or furniture fabric. After a while, the sticky surface will be covered in hair particles.

You can improve vacuum cleaning results by lightly spraying carpets or upholstery with a diluted fabric softener solution before starting. This helps loosen pet hair from the carpet fibers.

In some cases, using special grooming gloves is effective. These fabric gloves with rubberized surfaces help collect a significant amount of pet hair from carpets and furniture.

Regular vacuuming of carpets and upholstered furniture, combined with these methods, helps keep items clean and reduces allergens like ticks, which are common causes of allergies.

But most importantly, proper pet care is essential. A kitten trained from an early age to regular brushing will calmly accept grooming. Otherwise, an adult pet not used to brushing may react aggressively, resulting in scratched hands. Pet stores offer a wide range of combs and grooming tools that make brushing safer and more comfortable. It’s much easier to brush a cat with two people: one holds and calms the animal, while the other quickly performs the task. This reduces stress for the pet and increases confidence for the owner.

Special care is needed during molting season. During this time, cats should be brushed at least twice a week and dead hairs removed with damp hands. To reduce shedding, provide a balanced daily diet. Pet stores carry special food and supplements that support healthy, soft, and strong fur growth. During summer, you may even consider trimming your pet—this reduces home maintenance and helps your pet stay comfortable in hot weather.