Seasonal Shedding: Managing Pet Hair and Dander in Autumn
Most furry animals have different density coats in the warm months than they do over the winter. Each year, they have two periods of seasonal shedding, making room for their thick winter coat or their thinner summer one. The result is a large amount of loose fur around your house in the spring or autumn, which can drive pet owners mad! Here are the best ways to manage your pet's seasonal shedding this autumn.
Brush your pet
Using a pet hair brush can help you to remove loose hairs in a controlled setting. You can then collect and dispose of all the hairs, instead of finding them all over your furniture. Depending on your pet, they may also benefit from a seasonal pamper at the pet salon to trim their coat and reduce shedding.
Vacuum often
Households with pets should vacuum more regularly than those without pets. Once seasonal shedding starts, you may need to increase this even more. Make sure that you vacuum upholstery and pet bedding, as well as your flooring. Using an attachment specially designed for pet hair will give you the best chance of avoiding embedding.
Use a lint roller
When pet hair ends up all over your clothes and furniture, you can use a lint roller to collect it. If you don't have a lint roller to hand, you can roll some sticky tape around your hand with the adhesive facing outwards. However, you will still need to use other methods to manage the hair - this works best on small areas.
Air purifier
When seasonal shedding is particularly heavy, the air can be full of pet hair. Using an air purifier to collect airborne pet hair can prevent it from floating around your home, allowing you to breathe easily. This is particularly important if someone in your home has pet allergies, as purified air can help to reduce their symptoms.
Wash pet bedding regularly
The places where your pet spends the most time will be the seasonal shedding hotspots. Regularly cleaning their bedding will reduce the amount of pet hair that gets propelled into the air whenever they use their bed.
Use furniture covers
If you're sick of constantly finding hairs embedded in your furniture, you can use furniture covers during seasonal shedding. These can be removed and machine-washed, reducing the amount of manual work required to keep your home free of hair.
Hire a professional cleaner
A professional clean can help tackle a build-up of pet hair. Whether you have a backlog of embedded hair or just want to keep seasonal shedding under control, expert hands can save you time, energy and potential disaster by deep-cleaning your home with industry-standard methods.
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