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Post by mellowyellow on Jun 6, 2010 14:05:17 GMT -5
Out of sheer desperation, I stumbled upon this trick. I have a few cat hair-covered carpets that completely defy vacuum cleaners. I can run the machine over top and they simply won't pick up the cat hairs. They smoosh it around and it just looks dirty. Sometimes I use a hard bristled broom, but even that leaves a lot behind. So the other day, I happened to be brushing the cats, had the brush in hand, and reached over to scrape it across the carpet. Bingo. In a few seconds, it had completely removed the huge wads of hair that were tightly stuck to the carpet. I used virtually no elbow grease. I used one of those dollar store cat brushes that have little metal bristles (with a slight bend at the ends). It worked quickly and efficiently. And I mean, REALLY quickly. I tried it today on the stairs carpet and it was so much easier than anything else I've tried. Kind of fun too.  |
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Post by seekingpeace on Jun 6, 2010 14:22:58 GMT -5
great idea! this house has dark red carpet on the stairs -- with a lovely design done in cat fur! I will have to try that!
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Post by charis on Jun 6, 2010 21:12:32 GMT -5
That sounds like a great way to do it. I used to use an old washcloth. You get it damp and run your index finger down the crevasse where the stair and riser meet, and voila! It works, but I like your way better, because it is easier and faster to clean a brush afterwards.
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Post by eagle on Jun 6, 2010 23:35:38 GMT -5
Fabulous pointer, Mellow. So easy and fast and nothing to throw in the washer and nothing to lift or plug into the electrical outlet, no cords, super inexpensive. Great idea.
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Post by slothzilla on Jun 7, 2010 11:08:47 GMT -5
I have the same problem with my stairs too, with dog hair, which really builds up in the corners of the stairs. A product that I've found to be very helpful in removing pet hair from carpet, furniture, and car seats is the 'Gonzo pet hair lifter'. It works very well (you can order it through Amazon).
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Post by mellowyellow on Jun 7, 2010 20:44:14 GMT -5
mellow = cheap  plus, if I can't solve the problem fast, I often avoid dealing with it... Seriously, I can't believe how bright the stairs are looking now... (creamy beige.. not the best choice with any cat colour.. My cats are white with grey-brown, grey, and multi-coloured calico, but they all seem to dispense shades of grey  .., Or perhaps it's that dastardly Brat Kitten to blame!!!!  ) |
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Post by moggyfan on Jun 7, 2010 21:18:37 GMT -5
Disclaimer: I own no stock in this company! I discovered this same trick about a year ago and it really does work! I bought this brush at a PetSmart and it was honestly miraculous! I have a black cat and my dining room carpet was slowly turning black too. This just worked great! The one I used is called the "Pet Hair Eliminator Brush" made by a company called Solutia in St. Louis, MO. It has thick rubbery bristles rather than metallic ones, though I'm sure both work. Anyway, I want to jump on this bandwagon :-)  |
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Post by lizzie on Jun 8, 2010 5:28:51 GMT -5
I have found that wearing my crocs (or rather, my $7 fake crocs) and rubbing my foot along the carpet also does a great job at lifting and rolling up strands of human and pet hair
and frankly, the cat and I both seem to be shedding rather too much!
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Post by mellowyellow on Jun 8, 2010 16:47:44 GMT -5
The crocs and rubber brush totally make sense, because they say to use rubber gloves or another rubber object to loosen hair. Good ideas! ----------------- And *grumble grumble* when I actually HAD long hair *grumble grumble* I would find just as much of my own hair as cat hair. Wish I could still say that... *sigh*...  |
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Post by Celeste on Jun 8, 2010 17:04:33 GMT -5
The wire brush for combing cats works on "cat furniture" like perches, pedestals, and trees.  |
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