How to Remove Dog Hair From Upholstered Furniture

Dry Sponge

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  Wipe the upholstered furniture with a dry sponge. Start at the top of the furniture and move the dry sponge in a sweeping motion across the fabric.

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  Continue sweeping the upholstery with the dry sponge while moving downward.

• 3

  Clean the dry sponge with warm, soapy water and rinse under cool running water. Wring the sponge out and let air dry. Clean the sponge after each use.

Damp Cloth

• 4

  Dampen a clean cloth with cool water. Wring the cloth out to remove as much excess water as possible. The cloth must be damp -- not dripping wet.

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  Wipe the upholstered furniture with the cloth. Start at the top and sweep the cloth over the fabric while working your way down.

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  Continue until you have removed the dog hair. Repeat the process as needed.

Other Methods

• 7

  Wear a pair of rubber gloves. Wipe the upholstered furniture with your gloved hand.

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  Fill a spray bottle with 3 parts water and 1 part fabric softener. Mist the fabric with the mixture and let sit for 2 to 3 hours. Secure the upholstery attachment to your vacuum and vacuum the fur off the upholstery.

• 9

  Sweep the upholstered furniture with a fabric softener sheet. Begin at the top of the furniture and wipe while working downward.

• 10

  Roll a sticker roller over the upholstery.