Pet hair doesn't dissolve in cleaning solution. If you clean upholstery without removing it first, the hair mats down, clogs the fabric, and leaves visible clumps once the piece dries.
Rubber glove or squeegee method
Dampen a rubber glove and drag it across the fabric in one direction. Hair balls up so you can lift it by hand or vacuum. A rubber squeegee works the same way on flat cushions.
Vacuum with the right attachment
Use an upholstery tool, not a floor head. Run the vacuum slowly and repeat passes. Fast passes leave hair behind, especially in seams and tufting.
Reduce static
A very light mist of water or diluted fabric softener cuts static that holds hair to the fabric. Test first on a hidden spot, especially on S-coded upholstery.
Bottom line
Removing pet hair before the cleaner arrives gives you a better result and saves time. We pre-vacuum every piece, but the less hair there is, the deeper the clean can go.
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