There are many advantages to having a furry pet. Studies suggest that pet ownership has a range of health benefits, including lowering anxiety and stress, stroke prevention, and even allergy prevention. This is especially true of pets you actually, well, pet, most notably cats and dogs.
On the other hand, though, owning a dog or cat (or even a chinchilla) means dealing with fur and dander everywhere. Even if you groom them regularly, you’ll still find pet hair on your clothes and furniture. To help prevent the latter, you can try cat trees and dog beds, though you’ll still have to clean the hair off surfaces eventually.
This is especially problematic when it comes to clothes. For example, I tend to hang my sweatshirts on chairs that my dogs walk by regularly. I almost always need to do something remove dog fur before I head out for the day. It just comes with the territory. Of course, your floors know about this well. If you don’t have a vacuum up to the task, we have lists covering the best pet robot vacuum cleaners and best standard pet vacuums.
There are a number of options for removing pet hair, from the tried-and-true lint roller to more innovative solutions. If you’re looking for options for keeping your clothes and furniture refreshingly fur-free, consider this list of the top ten best pet hair removers.
1. Evercare Pet Hair Extra Sticky Lint Roller
(Evercare)
First and foremost, the old standby. This is your standard lint roller, except that the sheets are extra sticky. The average lint roller sheet does an okay job, but for anyone that has ever owned, say, a husky knows that some pieces refuse to budge. The extra sticky sheets will pull fur out of even woven material like wool sweaters. This particular set comes with two refills, while their peeling solution makes going for a fresh sheet easier. The rolling surface measures four inches.
Evercare has a bunch of options for pet hair removal, including this giant roller with 70 sheets and this extreme stick roller with fur brush. They even have their own version of the next product on our list. If you prefer, the Scotch Brite version is a little cheaper per sheet, but isn’t quite as sticky.
Need more options? Browse more Evercare products here.
Price: $12.43
Buy the Evercare Pet Hair Extra Sticky Lint Roller here.
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2. OXO Good Grips FurLifter Pet Hair Remover
(OXO)
If you’d prefer something that didn’t need to be refilled, consider this clever brush solution. The brush is covered in microbristles that remove fur and lint easily. This brush solution has been around for awhile, but OXO have improved upon it with a base cover that scrapes the debris out of the brush and holds it until you empty it. This way, you don’t have to battle with the brush to clean it between uses — it’s just always ready to go when you take it out of the base. This particular model is for clothing, but they make one with a pivoting handle for furniture and one for use on the go. The clothing pet hair remover measures about nine inches with roughly four inches of grabbing surface, while the furniture version measures 12 inches overall with eight inches of brush surface.
Need more options? Browse more OXO products here.
Price: $14.99
Buy the OXO Good Grips FurLifter Pet Hair Remover here.
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3. Flint Retractable Lint Roller
(Flint)
Speaking of on the go, my wife runs her own company and frequently has to meet with clients in person. Combine this with our two dogs and you get a person who is lint rolling a lot. Our friends have dogs, too, so pretty much wherever we are, we’re in need of a lint roller. This Flint product brings the average lint roller into the future with a lipstick-style retractable action. When closed, it becomes a sleek plastic tube only a little larger than a roll of quarters. Simply spin the base and the lint roller itself is revealed. It solves the problem of the lint roller sticking to everything when in a bag or other storage compartment without sacrificing any function. It also comes in 19 colors so you can coordinate with any outfit. Each roll holds 30 sheets and is, of course, replaceable. When closed, it measures just over five inches with a roller surface of nearly 3.75 inches.
Need more options? Browse more lint rollers here.
Price: $11.99
Buy the Flint Retractable Lint Roller here.
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4. iLifeTech Reusable Sticky Picker Cleaner Set
(iLifeTech)
If you’re especially concerned about the waste that disposable-sheet lint rollers create, try this option. The rollers are covered in a specially-formulated glue that can be washed many time to restore stickiness. The set comes with a large size that will work on furniture, as well as a smaller size for clothes that closes up like the Flint for easy transport. A little dish soap and water is all you need to clean it between uses. The large roller measures seven inches wide while the small one measures about four inches.
Need more options? Browse more lint rollers here.
Price: $10.99
Buy the iLifeTech Reusable Sticky Picker Cleaner Set here.
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5. Fur-Zoff Pet Hair Remover
(Fur-Zoff)
Aimed at auto detailers but good for everyone, this pet hair remover is a unique solution. Roughly six inches long, this is a pumice stone that collect fur as you brush it lightly over the surface to be cleaned. Especially great for upholstery of all kinds, it will also likely work on some times of clothing. It has the potential to snag, so test it on a small area first. For more durable fabrics, though, this is a great solution.
Need more options? Browse more pet hair removers here.
Price: $11.77
Buy the Fur-Zoff Pet Hair Remover here.
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6. Gonzo Pet Hair Lifter
(Gonzo)
Similar to the option above, this is a reusable pet hair remover, only this one takes the form of a sponge. Unlike a normal sponge, which you would use wet, this one is meant to be used dry and can work on upholstery, clothing, and hard surfaces. It’s completely safe to use anywhere, and like the glue roller above, you just wash it with soap and water and it’s ready to go again. It’s also very inexpensive, so it is certainly worth a try. It measures roughly six by three inches.
Need more options? Browse more Gonzo products here.
Price: $6.88
Buy the Gonzo Pet Hair Lifter here.
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7. ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover
(ChomChom)
Combining a few different approaches, this ChomChom roller is an effective, reusable pet hair remover. The rolling surface is covered with a material like that on the OXO, in addition to a split rubber blade that scrapes the fur out of the surface you’re trying to clean. The fur is then deposited into a collection space behind the roller for easy cleaning. It’s safe to use on anything, but at nine inches wide, it’s fairly large for clothing. You’d probably use this on furniture or curtains more often than clothes.
Need more options? Browse more pet hair removers here.
Price: $24.95
Buy the ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover here.
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8. Evriholder Furemover Broom with Squeegee
(Evriholder)
Speaking of cleaning large surfaces, if your vacuum isn’t up to the task and you can’t quite afford to spring for a powerful replacement, consider this option. The natural rubber bristles do a great job of pulling fur out of carpets and upholstery when nothing else will. The handle telescopes from three to six feet, depending on your needs. The inclusion of a squeegee on the back means you can use this very inexpensive tool for a variety of uses in addition to pet hair removal. Again, probably won’t work so well on clothes, but if you want to lay them out on the floor and give it a whirl, I won’t stop you. The bristle head measures 12 inches across.
Need more options? Browse more Evriholder products here.
Price: $5.82
Buy the Evriholder Furemover Broom with Squeegee here.
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9. Ovee Lando Pet Hair Remover Brush
(Ovee Lando)
Swapping natural rubber for silicone, these small pet hair removal brushes feature short nubs to drag pet hair out of just about any surface. The fur settles down into the spikes and collects for easy cleaning. These can be simply rinsed with water and left to air dry. This is a two-pack, so you’ll always have one at the ready. Just shy of five inches, these are perfect for almost any use.
Need more options? Browse more pet hair removers here.
Price: $9.85
Buy the Ovee Lando Pet Hair Remover Brush here.
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10. JW Gripsoft Pet Hair Magnet
(JW)
We included three JW products on our durable dog toys post because the company knows how to craft products for dogs and owners a like. This simple item is no different. Sort of like the Furemover broom above, this is essentially a fur squeegee, with three rubber strips that pull hair out of fabric. Like others on this list, all you need to do to clean it is run it under some water and let it dry. The blade measures seven inches across, so it will be useful for a variety of situations.
Need more options? Browse more JW pet products here.
Price: $7.59 (31 percent off MSRP)
Buy the JW Gripsoft Pet Hair Magnet here.
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