How to Clean Dog Hair On a Futon Mattress

Dogs shed fur for a variety of reasons, and the pet hair sticks to most surfaces. Dogs may shed their fur due to temperature changes, or they may lack the proper nutrients in their diet to keep the fur healthy. Brushing the dog regularly can help eliminate excess hair, but you cannot control it completely. If your dog sits on the futon in your home, it will eventually become covered in hair. Pet hair transfers to clothing and carpets until you remove it from the mattress.

Vacuum cleaner with hose or brush attachment
Lint brush, duct tape or masking tape
Sponge

Instructions

- 1
  Attach a hose or brush to the vacuum cleaner. Remove cushions and other items from the futon and vacuum the mattress, sides and back of the futon furniture to remove loose pet hair.
- 2
  Remove remaining dog hair with a lint brush by brushing the futon in a downward motion. Pet stores carry specialized lint brushes, but you can also use duct or masking tape.
- 3
  Soak a sponge in water. Remove the excess water so that it remains just damp. Blot the futon with the sponge to remove loose pet hairs. Rinse the sponge when it becomes full of hairs and always wring out the excess water.
- 4
  Remove the futon mattress cover if possible. Launder the cover according to manufacturer directions. Washing the futon mattress cover works best for futons covered completely in pet hair.

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