weheartit Pets. Although they're an integral part of the family unit, the pet laundry often falls by the wayside. Keep your home fresh and clean with these top tips:
Q: How do I remove pet hair from my clothes & furniture?
Place garments covered in pet hair in the dryer on a low-heat or no heat setting before washing. This will loosen the hair in the lint trap, so it doesn't end up in the washing machine. Use fabric softener in your washer to reduce static cling and to help release the hair from clothes. After washing, run an empty cycle in your washing machine, as placing clothes in the machine immediately after could result in a hairy load of laundry!
For furniture, save those old rubber gloves. They are fantastic for wiping dog and cat hair off furniture. Or, roll a lint roller over garments.
Last, but not least, brush your animal daily and you will have much less trouble in the laundry!
Q: Help! How do I launder pet bedding?
While there are detergents touted as "just for pets", a mild detergent free of dyes and fragrances will suffice to safely wash pet bedding in the washing machine.
To help neutralize odour, add one cup of baking soda. Do not use liquid fabric softener as it may irritate a pet's skin due to added perfumes. If you must use the dryer, be sure to clean the lint filter.
After washing, cleanse your washing machine by running a cycle of hot water with 1/2 cup of bleach. Now you're ready for the next load for the rest of your family!
Q: Help! How do I remove urine stains from blankets?
We love our cats, but not their odours! For washable linens, first flush the area with cold water. Then, launder as usual with a heavy-duty detergent, adding 1 cup of vinegar to the wash water to neutralize odours. If the odour remains, repeat the process.
Line drying the items in the open air will also help dissipate odours.
Remember, elaundry is an expert at Pet Laundry! Bring your garments or linens in for a professional inspection and advice.
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