How to Clean Cat Hair Off Carpet

Cats are supposed to groom themselves, right? Yet your frisky feline leaves hair and fur balls on clothing, the couch or carpet. Cleaning--and keeping--cat hair off your carpet isn't as challenging as you might think. Here are a few ways to keep the carpet free from cat hair.

Instructions

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      Comb the cat's hair. Regular combing loosens and removes any shedding hair rather than the hair attaching itself to the ottoman.

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      Vacuum twice a week. The first vacuum is a thorough one--move the furniture, rugs, work on the pillows and drapes. The second vacuum--a few days later--is just a spot vacuum where the cat spends most of her time, such as that certain spot on the couch, bed, or where the sun falls on the floor.

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      Use an oversize lint roller. Once or twice a week, depending on how much the cat sheds, use a lint roller throughout the house. Look for a roller that has an extended handle and an oversize roll.

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      Spot clean with a squeegee on your cat's favorite resting places, the places where the most cat fur accumulates. The rubber edge of a squeegee picks up cat fur.