How to choose a pet hair removal tool: start with the surface
Whether you call it a pet hair remover, a dog fur remover or an animal hair remover, it works in one of four ways: a rubber, silicone or copper edge drags hair into a pile, adhesive lifts it, static grabs it, or tumbling loosens it in the dryer. Which one you need depends on where the hair is stuck — on the carpet, the couch or your clothes — not on how much of it there is.
| Where the hair is | What works | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Carpets, rugs and carpeted stairs | A carpet rake pulls out hair that is woven into the pile, the part a vacuum leaves behind. Low and medium pile → Dual-Sided Carpet Rake. High-pile and shag → the extra-long-edge rake. | Dual-Sided Carpet Rake · Carpet Rake for High-Pile & Shag Rugs |
| Couch, cat tree, pet bed | A handheld scraper with a copper or rubber blade, or a mitt you wipe across the cushions. | Mini & Max Pet Hair Remover Bundle · Reusable Pet Hair Remover Glove |
| Car seats and upholstery | A compact remover that works into seams and between the seats. Step by step: how to get dog hair out of your car. | Mini & Max Pet Hair Remover Bundle · Reusable Pet Hair Remover Brush |
| Clothes, knits and bedding | A reusable gel-roller brush or a glove, or a lint roller for a quick touch-up on your way out (test loose knits first). | Reusable Pet Hair Remover Brush · Pet Hair Remover Glove · Lint Roller |
| In the dryer | Wool dryer balls tumble with the load and loosen hair so the lint trap catches it. | Wool Dryer Balls |
New to this? Our guide to getting rid of pet hair around the house covers prevention and every surface.


