Any tips for vacuuming dog hair??

GlennJ · #1 (**permalink**) 09-25-2006, 03:15 PM

Vacuuming dog hair out of the carpet is time consuming. A hard plastic attachment works better than a brush but still not great. Does anyone have any secrets they are willing to share?

is300wrx · #2 (**permalink**) 09-25-2006, 03:32 PM

1) go and get a roll of Duct Tape

2) use a strip of duct tape at a time to get the hair off the fabric. That is the secret we used at our auto detail center. Also works great on headliners and rear dash.

I know you will thank me a bunch ;-)

ClydeSDale · #3 (**permalink**) 09-25-2006, 05:58 PM

I've had good luck using one of these on a high powered vac.

Saved! a couch from cat hair for my son-in-law

smartasafart · #4 (**permalink**) 09-25-2006, 11:30 PM

Spray anti static spray on the carpet or seats first. Give it a few to dry then vaccume away. The spray loosens the hair from the fabric.
I use a ling brush instead of a vac but it's more time consuming.

lucas restoration · #5 (**permalink**) 09-25-2006, 11:37 PM

shave the dog!

is300wrx · #6 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 02:06 AM

or get seat covers for your pet.

Greg 79 f150 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-26-2006, 08:35 PM

A lint roller with the tear off sheets that is made for clothes, gets our Goldens hair off of our car seats, clothes, furniture.

is300wrx · #8 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg 79 f150

A lint roller with the tear off sheets that is made for clothes, gets our Goldens hair off of our car seats, clothes, furniture.

Same as my concept, but duct tape has a much stronger bond. Worked perfect for cat hair and especially in a VW. They had the hardest carpet to work with!!!

smokestone52 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lucas restoration

shave the dog!

Honestly, I do that to my golden retriever in the summer. Where I live it gets hotter than h e double toothpics, so I think it helps keep her cool. But she still sheds, but now it is just short hairs. I use the duct tape method, and a good hi powered shop vac. Takes time but I get most of it. Darn dog has it better than I do!

skirk55 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-30-2006, 06:43 PM

I have three Golden Retrivers and I keep my thuck clean! I have found a Detail Brush at wal-mart it works the best. I brush it down and the Hair is rolled up in a ball. Then I spray glass cleaner on a rag and whipe down the doors and dash. Hair gone it takes me 20 min. and it ready for the next time. It's a Golden thing!

furball69 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-01-2006, 01:37 AM

There's a rubber brush you can probably find at your pet store. It has big rubber knobs, like a bristle but about the thickness of a pencil, they work great.

skirk55 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-01-2006, 07:47 AM

I have that one! We have a ton of dog grooming stuff. I will try that today thanks.

BobbyDiesel71 · #13 (**permalink**) 10-05-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GlennJ

Vacuuming dog hair out of the carpet is time consuming. A hard plastic attachment works better than a brush but still not great. Does anyone have any secrets they are willing to share?

I have a pitt bull terrier mix that has that short little hairs that get everywhere in my truck. I love my dog, but detailing the interior sucks

look forward to hearing what works

skirk55 · #14 (**permalink**) 10-05-2006, 03:38 PM

I have a pug and that hair is the worst to get rid of! I use a ball of duck tape. A vac will not touch it.

lariat79sc · #15 (**permalink**) 10-22-2006, 12:24 PM

I use a stiff brush and a shop vac. I like the duct tape idea. I'm not too sure I really want the dogs (Black lab twins) in the new truck, but they most likely will be on the leather. The tan interior otta show the black hair up something fierce!