Hair raising issue - dealing with dog and cat fur on furniture

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Sometimes man’s best friend can be your own worst enemy when trying to keep your home clean and hygienic. Dog and cat hair can be a nightmare to clean off furniture and if not dealt with properly and regularly can be an almost insurmountable problem. The hair of the dog could drive you to drink.

To quickly and effectively pick up hair of furniture; wearing a slightly moistened rubber gloves (checkout Roullier White True Blues, the ultimate household glove) wipe over the area, the fur will collect in ball that can easily be thrown away. Use the same treatment on carpets, or if the area is too large, gently drag your foot in a rubber soled training shoe across the pile towards you. You will be amazed at the results.

Of course your ideal situation maybe one one where your pets do not jump onto your prized pieces of furniture. Try plastic carpet protection which you can buy in lengths from your local carpet dealer. Before you go out lay the carpet protector upside down on your sofa and chairs. The small spikes, designed to stop the protector slipping on carpet, will not harm your animal but will make the furniture uncomfortable enough for him or her not to want to stay.

Cats hate citrus fruits so a cushion stuffed with lemon or orange skin will keep them away, peel placed around in the soil pot plants stops them digging these up too.

For another safe, non toxic and pet and child friendly tip is to spray furniture with Bitter Apple – from good pet shops– a natural taste deterrent to stop injured dogs licking their wounds. Also try rubbing laundry soap on electric cables to stop puppies chewing through them.

If you would like to share your pet friendly household tips please email them through to mrswhite@roulliewhite.com

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