Dogs are perhaps man’s best friend. Furthermore, for many households, pets are family members, so it shouldn’t seem odd to have a friend (pet) ride in your car with you.
After you arrive and stop your car, you may realize with disappointment that your furry friend has shed dog fur all over the car on the carpet, on the seat, and maybe on you. This realization will likely reduce your overall enjoyment of your experience.
You probably know that removing dog hair from your car is a tough, laborious, and lengthy effort. The good news, is that we have compiled an overview of 10 different ways to get dog hair out of your car (removed or out of).
This overview is a collection of the best tips, tricks, and suggestions that will help you keep your car as clean as the day you bought it from the dealer. Carry on reading to learn the techniques.
10 Methods to Get Dog Hair Out of Car
You do not need to stress if your car is covered in dog hair. You can still use the below methods to clean the leftover dog hair.
#1. Dog hair grooming.
“Grooming is better than cleaning.” You should consider grooming or brushing your dog before you get in the car together to lesson shedding in your car.
If you can groom or brush your dog before you get in the car, you do not have to stress out about cleaning your car.
#2. Seat covers.
Using a seat cover that is made for pets will eliminate the problem of having your dog’s fur everywhere. You will still leave dog hair everywhere, but it will be everywhere on the seat cover and you can just throw away or clean the seat cover.
You can also use an old towel to eliminate dog fur littering the car.
#3. Rubber gloves.
Rubber gloves are one of the best dog hair detergents available at Walmart The rubber gloves will make cleaning dog hair out of the car, slightly easier.
Put on the rubber gloves and follow these steps: run your gloved hand over the interior of the car (the seats and the carpets). Sweep your hand in one direction so the dog hairs can bunch in one place to remove or vacuum all at once.
The hairs are supposed to stick to your fingers. If it is not working, you can spray the insides of your car or the rubber slippers with a little water and try again.
#4. Balloons.
Balloons are another way to get the dog hair out of your car but it may not work well for the embedded and stubborn strands of dog hair on your car seats (and carpets).
When it comes to how to get dog hair out of car seats with balloons, roll the balloon over the car’s seats (and carpets) and the loose strands will stick to the balloon. Clean the dog hair off the balloon and do it again until the car is clear of dog hair.
#5. Velcro hair curlers or Lint rollers.
Lint rollers are an effective way to get dog hair out of your car especially from embedded and stubborn strands of dog hair.
Velcro hair curlers are inexpensive and can be handy to remove any pet (dog) hair and Velcro curlers work for pet hair because they will not lose their adhesiveness before you wear it out from using it.
To use any of these products to get dog hair out simply roll it over the carpets and seats, the hair comes off of it, then clean the hair off and repeat it until all of the hair is gone out of the car.
You can also buy a non-adhesive lint roller so that you don’t have to constantly change adhesive sheets.
#6. Fabric Softener.
Fabric softeners have substances that work to loosen hair. So using it to dissolve dog hair in your automobile makes sense.
To use fabric softener, use a spray bottle and mix three tablespoons of fabric softener to water. Once the solution is made, spray it onto the location where the dog hair is on the seats and carpet.
Once you have sprayed the affected areas, use a towel, or preferably, a paper towel to wipe the hair off the inside of the car. After you loosen the hair, don’t forget to vacuum the remaining dog hair.
#7. Duct Tape.
Rolling duct tape around your hand is another way to remove dog hair on your car. Use your hand covered with duct tape to press against the surfaces which have the hair.
When you lift your hand off the surfaces and away from the tape, make sure the sticky side of the tape is facing out when you roll the tape around your hand.
Repeating this process until you clean your car with your duct tape can be exciting to see the hair removal. Just remember to change your tape if it isn’t sticky anymore.
#8. Vacuum.
If you want to remove dog hair in your car, a vacuum is in my opinion one of the best choices for pet hair removal.
If you want to see results, invest in a vacuum that is specifically made for removing animal hair especially with a specialist vacuum nozzle with rubber bristles.
#9. Squeegee.
A squeegee can be helpful in removing embedded dog hair from a car. With a squeegee, the rubber edge helps lift up hair strands when moving the squeegee along the carpets and seats of the automobile.
A squeegee will allow you to combine strands of hair into a pile, so you can remove all the hair at once and remove quickly.
To clean the squeegee itself, remove the hair strands with your hand or a paper towel, and give it a good wash in mild soap and rinse until hair strands are gone.
#10. Wire Brush.
A wire brush can help remove the annoying stubborn little dog hair strands. Simply take the brush and run in the car interior until there are no more hair strands in the vehicle.
Keep in mind that the bristles of wire brushes are stiff, so if you decide to use on a upholstered part of the car check it out first on a spot of the car seat to see how it’ll pull on the upholstery, if your upholstery is thin, it could damage it.
By the way, if you want to remove dog hair debris from car footwell crevices, the squeegee is one of the best solutions to removing those unwanted hair.
FAQs.
Q: How Can I Get Dog Hair Out of My Car?
You can either choose from the 5 option below to remove stubborn dog hair from your car:
- A vacuum specifically designed for removing pet hair
- A dryer to remove the dog hair as well
- Duct tape method for removing stubborn dog hair
- You can also a lint roller method as well.
Q: What Methods Do Car Detailers To Remove Pet Hair?
Most dog pet owners understand why having dog hair all over the car isn’t good, and car detailers have different tools for removing pet hair.
Some of the most useful & best tools a car detailer could have to remove pet hair while washing detailing include rubber gloves, vacuum with pet hair attachment, fabric softener, packing tape or duct tape, wash-able seat covers, and velcro curlers.
Q: How Can I Remove Husky Hair From My Car?
Methods that you can use should include using a regular vacuum, lint roller, velcro hair curlers, squeegee, and/or pet hair cleaning brush to get husky hair out of your vehicle.
Just go out and trying out methods, and which cleaning tool removes dog hair best from your car interior.
Q: Can You Use Dryer Sheets To Help With Pet Hair?
Yes, it is 100%! You would just need to make sure you are using the intended dryer sheet to remove pet hair to keep a car seat cover, or blanket clean and free from pet hair.
Q: Can I Use Fabric Softener To Remove Dog Hair?
Yes you can! Fabric softener can remove dog hair from car seats, clothing, and furniture. Fabric softener loosens the dog hair, and removes some of the dog hairs if not all.
All you need to at least use 2 – 3 teaspoons of fabric softener with water. Then put the mixture into a spray bottle and spray the area (or surface) with the dog hair, let the solution dry and then the dog hair should have either been brushed or vacuumed.
Q: What Can I Put In A Dryer?
You don’t need to put a lot of things in dryer. Just be sure to clean your lint filter from getting clogged.
Occasionally wipe down your dryer, to clean it and get rid of any left over residue that is possibly clogging the lint filter. Using warm soapy water, rinse and air dry.
When you are vacuuming, most importantly, make sure to allow the dryer to completely cool down and be completely turned off.
Q: Do Washing Machine Hair Catchers Work?
Yes the lint hair catcher does work. Just throw clothes into the washing machine, and let the washer wash the clothes. After the washer is done; pet hair gets clogged in the hair catcher.
You will have to clean out the lint hair catcher after you washed clothes, to prevent machine issues. You do not need to clean it with soap and water, you can just use your hands to get hair and any other particles.
Final Words
Here are the best options for removing dog hair from your car. Simply get the correct tools that suit your car interior and budget.
You don’t need to spend a lot of money getting the tools you need to remove pet hair. There are many cheap options available such as; a wire brush, spray bottle with fabric softener, rubber squeegee, balloons, and more.
You could also use seat covers; simply remove them and wash them so you don’t have to vacuum the pet hair out of your car. Also, rubber gloves are also quick and easy. The wire brush is also one of the best pet hair removal tools for car carpet.