Five tricks to keep sofas clean and pets happy.
Having a pet at home is synonymous with companionship, love, and daily joy. However, it also implies a series of household chores that are often overlooked, especially when sofas, carpets, and blankets start to fill up with hair. Moreover, sofas are one of the favorite spots for pets due to their comfort, warmth, and location. The sofa is a safe space for the dog, which is why it stretches out feeling free. In recent months, interest in practical home cleaning solutions has grown in online searches, driven by viral videos of home hacks that promise quick results. According to Agencia Noticias Argentinas, several of these methods actually work and can be applied without the need to buy expensive equipment.
Rubber glove This method is quick and effective. By simply dampening a classic rubber dishwashing glove and passing it over the surface, the hair groups into small balls that can be easily removed. It is not advisable to get it too wet, as it can leave marks on delicate fabrics.
Adhesive rollers or packing tape Lint rollers are a classic that never fails. For those living with pets that shed heavily, having one near the sofa is almost essential. They allow you to maintain the space's aesthetics and simplify weekly cleaning, as it is enough to take them out and put them in the washing machine.
Dry or slightly damp sponge A common sponge can also be used to lift hair from the upholstery. By passing it with short movements, the hair adheres to the surface. If the sponge is slightly damp, the result is improved.
Vacuum with a pet brush For deeper cleanings or heavily used sofas, vacuums that include special brushes for pet hair improve the results. However, it also involves a series of household care that is often overlooked, especially when sofas, carpets, and blankets start to fill up with hair.
Washable covers and strategic blankets One of the most practical solutions is to protect the sofa with washable covers, sofa covers, or blankets dedicated exclusively to pets. This is ideal for sofas, cushions, and benches. In the absence of a roller, packing tape wrapped around the hand with the adhesive side out works perfectly.
These brush heads have stiffer bristles that lift embedded hair and work very well on thick fabric sofas.
