Tips for Getting Dog Hair Out of Cars
Many dogs love nothing more than taking a joy ride in the passenger seat of your car, ears flapping and tail wagging. Letting your dog in your car is an exciting ride for all parties involved, but as many dog owners know, it comes with a price: dog hair everywhere! Here are some tips for getting dog hair out of your car.
Prevention is Best
When it comes to getting pet hair out of cars, preventing the mess is the best cure. While not letting your dog in the car is the most simple solution, depriving your dog of their beloved car rides may seem cruel and unfair to them. Your best bet is to brush your doggo before letting them in the car. This will get all the loose hair off of their coat and will help minimize the amount of pet hair that gets in your car. No more thick layers of fur coating your seats! In general, leather seats are much easier to clean off and don’t get as hairy. Something to consider while car shopping!
Rubber Gloves and Balloons
When it comes to cleaning up pet hair, sometimes the most surprising methods are the most effective! Take, for instance, rubber gloves and balloons. The loose hair will easily latch onto the rubbery material of rubber gloves. Simply sweep your gloved hands over the seats of your car and the fur will be gone in no time. Balloons, on the other hand, are known for their extremely static surfaces, which can be more useful than you may think! Blow up a balloon and rub it over your car’s interior. The static will attract all of the loose hair. Bye bye, hairy seats!
Duct Tape
Duct tape is one of those things that we’re not sure we could live without. This panacea is good for everything from patching up shoes to hanging up posters too…getting rid of dog hair? That’s right, duct tape is one of the most effective methods for getting rid of dog hair, and one of the most satisfying. Roll a piece of duct tape around your hand with the sticky side facing out. Then firmly press your hand onto the hairy surface, and you’re in the clear. You’ll be amazed at how much hair duct tape can collect from your car.
Vacuum
Sometimes it’s good to just stick to the basics! Vacuuming is a great way to sweep all that old hair from your car. Plus, your car probably needs a good vacuuming anyways. If your regular vacuum doesn’t seem to do the trick, you may consider investing in a vacuum designed to remove pet hair. A more cost-effective method might be an attachment on your regular vacuum that can pick up pet hair. Either way, vacuums are a classic hair removal method right at your fingertips.
Getting dog hair out of your car isn’t so bad after all. Use these tips to enjoy car rides with your pup even more!