March 12, 2025 | On-Target Floor Care | Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Managing Pet Hair on Carpet & Upholstery
Pet hair on your clothes. In your food. Drifting across your floors like tumbleweeds.
If you have a long-haired dog or cat, you know the frustration.
For allergy sufferers, it’s a real problem. Even if you’re not allergic, excessive pet hair can be annoying—and worse, it can become embedded deep in your carpet and upholstery, trapping allergens and causing long-term damage.
The good news? With a solid plan, you can keep pet hair under control and maintain clean, allergen-free floors and furniture.
Here’s our top strategy for tackling pet hair buildup daily, weekly, and yearly.
Daily Pet Hair Control
- Brush Your Pet – A few minutes of brushing each day reduces shedding and keeps loose hair from spreading.
- Use a Rubber Glove or Squeegee – Run a damp glove or rubber squeegee over upholstery to lift hair quickly.
- Vacuum High-Traffic Areas – A pet-specific vacuum with strong suction prevents hair from settling deep in fibers.
- Limit Pet Access to Furniture – If possible, train pets to stay off couches or use washable covers.
Weekly Pet Hair Removal Routine
- Deep Vacuuming with HEPA Filters – A HEPA-equipped vacuum helps trap fine hair and allergens.
- Wash Pet Beds & Blankets – Keeping their bedding clean reduces how much hair transfers to carpets and furniture.
- Use a Lint Roller or Sticky Tape – Ideal for quick touch-ups on couches, chairs, and curtains.
- Apply Anti-Static Spray – Reduces static cling, making hair easier to vacuum or wipe away.
Yearly Deep Cleaning Plan
- Schedule Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning – A deep clean removes embedded hair, dander, and allergens.
- Steam Clean Upholstery & Carpets – Steam helps loosen stuck hair and refresh fabric.
- Change HVAC Filters Regularly – Pet hair and dander circulate in the air—clean filters improve indoor air quality.