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What Is the Best Way to Remove Dog Hair from Clothes?

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One morning, Lisa was rushing to get ready for an important work presentation. She put on her best black blazer, checked her notes, and took one last look in the mirror – everything looked perfect. Feeling confident, she ran out the door, got in her car, and drove to the office.

When Lisa arrived, she noticed a few colleagues smirking, but she brushed it off. Just before her presentation started, her boss leaned over and whispered, ‘Did you bring your dog to the office?’

Puzzled, she glanced down and froze. Her black blazer was completely covered in a layer of white dog hair. Somehow, her dog had snuck a cozy nap on her blazer that morning without her noticing! Not only was she giving a presentation, but she looked like a proud dog mom modeling her pup’s latest shed.


After a few nervous laughs, she began her presentation with:

Before I start, yes, I am aware my jacket is a tribute to my dog’s shedding capabilities. He’s the real boss of my house.”

She got the room laughing, and somehow, dog hair became her good-luck charm that day.

Best Dog Hair Removers for Clothes

Luckily a quick quip saved the day for Lisa. But any one of the dog hair remover tools listed below, could have served her better.

If you are a dog owner yourself, especially if you have an indoor dog, then I would bet that you are constantly brushing, or trying to brush, strands of hair from your clothing.

Here are 4 effective tools that can help you keep this chore to a manageable level:

1. Lint Rollers

A classic choice, sticky paper lint rollers are very effective. The dog hair automatically sticks to the roller as it glides over your clothes. Opt for extra-sticky refills for best results and consider travel-size rollers for an on-the-go cleanup.

Evercare Pet Hair Extra Sticky 60 Layer Lint Roller

2. Fabric Shaver

These reusable tools are great for removing stubborn dog hair. They work by scraping off hair without damaging fabric, making them eco-friendly and long-lasting.

I particularly like the Chom Chom Roller:

Chom Chom Roller Pet Hair Remover and Reusable Lint Roller – ChomChom Cat and Dog Hair Remover for Furniture, Couch, Carpet, Clothing and Bedding – Portable, Multi-Surface Fur Removal Tool

3. Pet Hair Remover Brush

The Fur-Zoff is another handheld option that is proving very popular:

Fur-Zoff Pet Hair Removal Tool for Carpet, Car, Rugs, Bedding, Clothing, Cat and Dog hair removal, Automotive Interior Detailing,gray

4. Dryer Sheets or Dryer Balls

Faced with a load full of washing adorned with pet hair? No problem. Adding dryer sheets or wool dryer balls to your dryer can help to loosen the dog hair from clothes. Static reduction helps prevent hair from clinging, making it easier to shake off any residual fur after drying.

Bounce Pet Hair and Lint Guard Mega Dryer Sheets with 3X Pet Hair Fighters, Fresh Scent, 130 Count (Packaging May Vary)

Let’s hope Lisa has one of these tools in her office from now on.

Reduce Need for a Dog Hair Remover

You probably can’t completely eliminate the dog-hair-on-clothes problem, but you can take steps to minimize it.

  • Make sure you have a vacuum designed to cope with dog hair and make sure that it comes with pet attachments.
  • Use a deshedding tool on your dog to reduce the amount of hair that can jump at your clothing.
  • Certain clothing materials work better than others when it comes to resisting a build up of pet hair. In other words, if you are a pet groomer, then you probably already wear the appropriate clothing to reduce the build-up of pet hair (affiliate link). Dog owners of malting breeds could consider similar clothing when brushing or bathing.
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