One of the few banes of pet ownership is managing the excessive pet hair that seems to cover everything in a home. If removing it from clothes is easy, when it comes to carpets, the problem gets serious. Pet owners often choose to hire professionals for carpet cleaning services from time to time. Sil All Services Northampton is one of the most dependable companies like ecoSan providing clients with deep cleaning services that include carpet cleaning. The company provides a comprehensive range of cleaning services such as end of tenancy cleaning, spring cleaning, after builders cleaning, move-in/out cleaning, domestic deep cleaning, etc.
Keeping your home free from pet hair can be nerve-racking, especially if you have a breed that sheds a lot. Until professionals come to the rescue, you can stay on top of cleaning by trying some of our recommendations. Don’t hesitate to try these tips so that you can enjoy life with pets every day.
1. Clean with wet hands
Even if it’s not the most effective method, you can always wet your hands and give your carpets a good scrub at the end of the week. Rub your hand on the mat and use a downwards motion to drag the pet hair. You should have a damp hand at all times because it’s the wetness that makes it efficient. You have to put some muscle into it; the more pressure you apply, the more hair you will be able to remove.
The best part about this method is that it doesn’t require any equipment nor special preparation. It’s an effortless way to remove pet hair, and we advise you to use it as a last resort. It’s not a pleasant task to remove pet hair with your bare hands, especially since you will end up with pet hair all over your wet hand. If you have sensitive skin, avoid this method because you will end up with red, irritated skin and dirty hands. Also, don’t do it if you get grossed out easily.
2. Use a kitchen sponge
Everyone has a kitchen sponge in their homes, so this is another versatile method. You grab a dry and clean sponge and wipe it all over your carpet. Vacuum the carpet first so that you get the best result. If the carpet is large, you should use a sponge mop. Simply damp the mop and run it all over the carpet.
3. Try a carpet rake
The carpet rake is another efficient tool to comb a carpet because it can remove even the most difficult stray hairs. You need to work along with the breadth of the carpet when dragging the brush; you aim to rake up as much pet hair as possible.
Another good part about this method is that you brush and revive the carpet while removing the pet hair.
4. Consider a fabric softener
This method requires you to follow several steps to obtain the best cleaning results:
- Add 1 part fabric softener to 3 parts water in a spray bottle
- Spray the solution lightly all over your carpet. Don’t apply too much because you only need a light mist over the carpet.
- Leave it to dry. It would help if you didn’t have to wait long since it was only a light mist.
- Suck up all the fur by vacuuming the carpet. The fabric softener loosens up the pet hair, so you have to hoover the carpet several times.
5. Apply baking soda
Like white vinegar, baking soda is one of the most amazing ingredients to have in a home for all sorts of jobs. Make sure you use baking soda correctly to get rid of the pet hair:
- Sprinkle some baking soda over the carpets covered in pet hair. You only need a light coating, so don’t overdo it.
- Let the baking soda work for several minutes
- Vacuum thoroughly to remove the baking soda
Baking soda reduces the stickiness of the pet hair, so it makes removal effortless. Additionally, it absorbs the unpleasant smells from the carpet and leaves it fresh smelling.
6. Use the window squeegee
Removing the pet hair with a window squeegee is another straightforward method. You only need to make sure that you use one with rubber edges on the handles.
Drag the tool along the length of your carpet so that the rubber side is down. You will quickly see how the hair rolls up in clumps. It will be a breeze to pick it up and vacuum it.
7. Put your shoes on
We're not talking about any shoes, but about ones that come with rubber soles.
- Take a pair of shoes with bottommost rubber parts
- Clean the shoes’ outsole
- Walk all over the carpet as a snowplough
- The fur will ball up under your feet
- Use the vacuum cleaner to collect the furry balls
8. Put some rubber gloves on
It’s another easy method to tackle pet hair on your carpets. Keep in mind that you will end up with hands full of hair.
Pet hair clings easily to rubber, so you will be able to remove as much as possible with your regular rubber gloves.
To get rid of the pet hair from the gloves, you need to place them in a tank filled with hot water. Hair will unstick from the gloves and float away. You repeat the process until you’re happy with the results.
9. Get a pet hair vacuum cleaner
When none of the above methods interests you, you should buy a vacuum cleaner made to remove pet hair. You have to have a generous budget for it, but the powerful cleaning equipment will clean to perfection your carpets and rugs.
Vacuum cleaners made for pet owners are made to suck pet hair without clogging. They can also solve the problem of dander and various allergens.
Any now and then, you should hire professionals for deep carpet cleaning. For example, the technicians at Sil All Services use expert methods such as hot water extraction and dry powder cleaning to revive and clean your carpets and rugs.
Clean carpeting from pet hair - extra tips and tricks
Sometimes, you can get fun and creative when fighting with your furry friend’s hair. The following tips can be surprising to some:
Balloons
When it comes to kids parties, balloons are almost never missing! Not many pet owners know that you can also use them when tacking the annoying pet hair.
- Fill the balloon
- Wipe the affected areas of the carpet
- Rub the balloon gently across the rug
- Due to static electricity, you will be able to attract most types of hair from the carpet
Lint roller
If you're a pet owner, you must have dozens of these all around the house. If one sticky lint roller does for cleaning your t-shirt, you will need many of them to clean a carpet. When your carpet is small, or you only see some carpet areas covered in pet hair, a sticky lint roller is a good solution.
Humidifier
The humidifier can help you get rid of pet fur from rugs and carpets. As the device increases the humidity level in a room, it will also lose hair from clinging to surfaces, such as carpets and rugs. Turn on the vacuum cleaner to suck it all in.
One preventive step is worth ten cleaning methods
As with many things in life, it’s always easier to prevent than solve (cleaning, for this case). The best way to deal with pet hair removal is to take some preventive steps:
· De-shed your pets as often as possible
Skip the hair cleaning struggle altogether by grooming and de-shedding the pets twice a week, if not daily. Use de-shedding gloves and brushes to make the process as pleasant as possible for your furry friend.
· Furnish your home with easy-clean materials
You can still have a lovely household and furry friends if you manage to balance both. Use materials that make cleaning a breeze: vinyl flooring, tile, wooden surfaces, laminate surfaces. Look for decorative and upholstered furniture made of leather, canvas, ultra-suede, heavy-duty cotton fabrics, etc. Shiny fabrics on pillows will also make the cleaning a piece of cake.
Call professionals
Sil All Services Northampton is a trustworthy company to hire for carpet cleaning services in Northampton. We include this task on our checklists for the many deep cleaning services we perform: spring cleaning, one-off cleans, after builders cleaning, end of tenancy cleaning, after party cleaning, move-in/out cleaning, etc. For more information and a free quote for the job, please give us a call whenever is best for you.
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