How to Wash Dog Hair From Clothes

When a dog sheds, her hair clings to clothing and furniture. Dog hair can be a less-frequent laundry woe when preventive measures are taken. Diligent grooming removes loose hairs that would normally adhere to clothing. Remove as much dog hair as possible before a garment is washed, for best results.

Things You'll Need

  • Dryer sheets
  • Lint roller or masking tape
  • Tooth brush
  • Tweezers or crochet hook
  • Laundry detergent
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pat clothing with a fabric-softener "dryer sheet." The anti-static nature of the sheet attracts stray hairs. Some hairs will appear on the sheet. Others will be neutralized, making them easier to brush off.

    • 2

      Brush clothing with a lint brush to catch hair neutralized by the dryer sheet.

    • 3

      Roll a lint roller over affected clothing if hair remains. Tear off the adhesive paper once it is full and continue until lint roller remains clean. Alternately, roll several pieces of masking tape around your hand and pat the garment. Replace tape when it is full of dog hair.

    • 4

      Inspect fasteners. If Velcro closures are present on a garment, vigorously rub both sides with a tooth brush. Scrub in one direction only, to avoid re-contamination. Pick remaining hairs in the bristled hook side with tweezers or a crochet hook.

    • 5

      Launder the garment using the recommended settings and detergents for the fabric. Remaining dog hair easily embeds in soft garments, such as flannel or fleece, so eliminate them from the wash load. Instead, wash garment with abrasive low-pile fabrics, such as denim jeans,

    • 6

      Dry affected garments in the dryer after laundering is complete. Include several dryer sheets. Their anti-static nature will attract remaining dog hair.