4 HACKS FOR REMOVING PET HAIR FROM YOUR LAUNDRY
Having a dog or cat at home can be one of life’s greatest joys, but playing with your pets can leave a lot of unwanted hair on your clothing. Removing pet hair from laundry does not have to be a daunting task. Check out these tips for getting cat and dog hair out of clothing before you wash them, and get a first look at the newest innovations from Maytag brand to help simplify pet hair removal.
CAN DOG OR CAT HAIR CLOG A WASHING MACHINE?
Yes, it is possible pet hair can clog a washing machine filter if excess debris is collected. Wet clumps of hair in the washer can also affect performance if caught in the drain line, which may call for washer repairs. Maytag brand provides dependable service options and resources to help keep your appliances running smoothly.
Some washers are uniquely designed to help tackle pet hair. For instance, the Maytag® Pet Pro washer visibly removes pet hair with the Pet Pro Option and built-in Pet Pro Filter.
Learn more about the best washers and dryers for pet hair.
HOW TO GET DOG AND CAT HAIR OUT OF CLOTHES
Before placing your clothes in the washer, taking a few preventive steps can help get cat and dog hair out of your clothes, including using a lint brush and tumble drying your clothes with dryer sheets or dryer balls.
1. USE A LINT ROLLER
Using a lint roller on your clothing can be an effective tool to help remove pet hair, especially for hand-knitted items. If you don’t have a lint roller handy, try blotting the hair-covered spots with masking tape to capture any hair.
2. DRY, WASH & DRY
To help get rid of pet hair in a regular washer and dryer, consider the dry, wash and dry method. Instead of first placing your hair-covered clothes in the washer, tumble dry them on a no-heat setting. This cycle is ideal to help loosen pet hair on already-dry items and allows debris to be caught by your dryer’s lint screen.
You don’t need a full tumble-dry cycle to help remove hair from clothes. Check on clothes periodically—starting after about 10 minutes—and once some hair is removed, you can move straight to washing.
Wash your clothing as you normally would during your laundry routine. Remember to always refer to your clothing’s care tag for recommended settings and cycles, and be careful to not overload the washer so your clothes have room to agitate.
3. USE DRYER SHEETS
Whether you are following the dry, wash and dry method or doing a normal load of laundry, dryer sheets can help reduce static on your clothing. This static reduction helps prevent pet hair from sticking to clothes and instead allows your dryer’s lint trap to capture loose hair. To help keep your dryer performing consistently, remember to clean the lint screen after each load.
Don’t have dryer sheets available? Not to worry. Dryer balls can be an effective alternative to help reduce static and minimize pet hair from sticking to your clothes.
4. USE A WASHER AND DRYER SYSTEM DESIGNED TO REMOVE PET HAIR
Save time on pet hair removal by using a laundry set specially designed for the task, such as Maytag® washers and dryers with the Pet Pro System. The Pet Pro Option on the washer unleashes additional water and a deep rinse to assist the Pet Pro Filter, which lifts and captures pet hair from clothes. Once removed, pet hair is caught in the built-in Pet Pro Filter for a clean you can see.
When it’s time to dry, the Lint Trap on select Pet Pro Maytag® dryers is built to trap and remove loads of pet hair. The Maytag® Pet Pro System works together as a complete laundry solution for pet parents to clean dog hair from dog blankets, beds, toys, collars and more.
SHOP MAYTAG® PET PRO WASHERS AND DRYERS
Get a clean you can see with a Maytag® Pet Pro washer that’s built to trap and remove pet hair. Press the Pet Pro Option to unleash additional water and a deep rinse to assist the Pet Pro Filter, which lifts and captures pet hair from clothes. Plus, you can use Extra Power to boost stain fighting on any wash cycle so you can walk away while stains wash away. On select Maytag® dryers, the Pet Pro Option lifts and captures pet hair from clothes in the Lint Trap by using the combined actions of reduced heat, extended cycle time, and moisture sensors that detect when a spray of water is needed.1
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HOW TO PREVENT PET HAIR FROM GETTING ON CLOTHES
Follow these tips to help prevent pet hair from getting on your clothes:
Regularly sweeping hardwood floors and vacuuming fabric and upholstery can help get rid of pet hair before it gets on your clothing.
Routinely grooming and brushing your pets can help tackle shedding and loose hair at the source.
Periodically, shake (outside) and wash pet bedding to help get rid of excess hair.
Place covers on furniture where your pet lounges to help limit the amount of hair and fur that gets left behind.
Keep pets out of closets and other areas where you keep your clothes to try and avoid pet hair transfer.
Wash pet clothes, leashes, bedding and blankets separately from your clothes.
Learn more about how to get rid of dog and cat hair in your home.
HOW TO KEEP PET HAIR OUT OF THE WASHER AND DRYER
Using a lint roller to capture dog and cat hair on clothing and following preventive tips, like vacuuming upholstery and brushing your pets, can help reduce pet hair before you place items in your washer and dryer. This is ideal to help keep your washer clean and help prevent dryer vents from clogging, so your appliances can continue to provide consistent, dependable performance on laundry day.
FRONT LOAD PET PRO WASHER
CONQUER PET HAIR LIKE A PRO
The Maytag® front load washer with Pet Pro Option unleashes additional water and a deep rinse to help remove pet hair
EXPLORE MAYTAG® WASHERS AND DRYERS FOR ALL YOUR LAUNDRY NEEDS
Take on serious stains, pet hair and odors with the Maytag® Pet Pro System, or explore all Maytag® washers and dryers to find the right fit for you. Select washers from Maytag brand also feature the Extra Power® button that helps boost stain fighting for a cleaning you can depend on. Discover the dependability and durability of a Maytag® washer and dryer set.
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1. Not available on select cycles, including Normal. For optimal performance, connect the dryer to a water line.
