How to Get Dog Hair Out of Blankets

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You love cuddling up on the couch with your furry friend, but when their hair gets on your nice throw blanket? Not so much. If you want to freshen up your blankets, there are so many things you can use at home to easily remove dog hair. Keep reading for the best ways to get dog hair out from your blankets no matter what they’re made of.

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Use masking tape.

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    Wrap the tape around your hand with the sticky side facing out. Then, rub your hand over the blanket to pick up the dog hair. If the tape fills up with hair, just throw it out and wrap a new piece around your hand to keep cleaning. [1]
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2

Lint roll your blanket.

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    Try to use the biggest lint roller you can find so you can clean your blanket faster. When the lint roller is full, just rip off the old sheet and use the next clean one to keep pulling hair out of your blanket. [2]
3

Run rubber gloves over your blanket.

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    Throw on any pair of clean rubber gloves you have at home and gently run your hands over your blanket. According to cleaning expert Jon Gholian, "this trick attracts fur and hair" - the hair will come off the blanket and stick to the rubber in the glove. When you’re finished cleaning, just dip the gloves in a bowl of water so the hair comes loose and floats to the surface. [3]
    • Avoid rinsing dog hair down the drain since it could create a clog. If you rinse your hands in the sink, use a stopper and skim the hair out before draining it.
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4

Drag a squeegee across the blanket.

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    Lay the blanket flat on a clean floor or table. Drag the squeegee in short strokes across the blanket to collect the hair on the surface. As the dog hair piles up, just pick it up and toss it in the trash can. [4]
    • The rubber blade of the squeegee draws the hair out of the fabric and causes it to stick.
5

Suck up hair with your vacuum.

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    You can use either a handheld vacuum or attach a brush attachment to a standard vacuum. Run the vacuum over your blanket a few times until you remove all of the hair. [5]
    • You can buy vacuums specifically made for pet hair from a pet store or online.
    • An air cleaner can help you keep your house free of dog hairs, but make sure to change the filters regularly.
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6

Clean the blanket with a rubber brush.

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    Brush your blanket starting from one side and working towards the other. As the hair collects in the bristles, pick it out and throw it away in the trash. [6]
    • You can buy a rubber brush from your local pet store or online.
7

Rub shoes with rubber soles over the blanket.

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    Make sure the shoes are clean before you rub them against your blanket. You can either hold the shoe and run it over the blanket, or you can wear the shoes and drag your feet to collect the hair. [7]
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8

Remove hair with a pumice stone.

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    Start in one corner of the blanket and slowly drag the stone across the surface in long strokes. Once you’ve collected all the hair in a large clump, pick it up by hand or use your vacuum. [8]
    • Only move the stone in one direction so you don’t damage the blanket.
9

Run an unheated dryer cycle with dryer sheets.

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    Get a dryer sheet damp and toss it into your dryer with your blankets. Turn on your dryer for 10 minutes and let it run. [9]
    • Be sure to clean the dog hair that collected in the lint trap after the cycle finishes.
    • Washing your blankets with fabric softener afterward can help remove any leftover hair.
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Wash your blanket with vinegar.

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    Try to get as much hair off the blanket as you can before washing it. Then, set your washing machine to a rinse-only cycle and add 1 ⁄ 2 cup (120 ml) of white vinegar to the load. The dog hair should loosen from the blankets so they’re clean and ready to use. [10]
    • Run a wash cycle without laundry afterward to clean it out. When the cycle finishes, wipe the drum inside with a wet cloth.

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      Warnings

      • Try to remove as much dog hair from blankets as you can before putting them in a washer or dryer. Otherwise, the dog hair could cause a clog. [12]
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      2. ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/washing-machines/dont-let-pet-hair-ruin-your-washer-a1602461402/
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