How to remove & avoid cat hair when washing & drying clothes

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I brush my 22 cats each day.one long hair, 1 short hair. I cover beds,furniture with sheets,fleece blanket. I vacuum their trees & beds & love Pledge pet ,Gonzo pet hair lifter, & tape lit lifters for all other items. Does anyone have an idea how to get rid of the hair when washing these items? I heard aluminum foil may help in the dryer,dryer balls & lint balls in washer don't do a thing. The hair turns into fuzz balls on clothes.

KMS Woodworks · Answer

Is this a typo ? 22 as in twenty two and not just 2.

Is it even legal to have that many? I know around here you need a special license to have more than 5 dogs.

Brushing 22 every day and cleaning 22 cat boxes would be a full time job...how can you even have time to do laundry...LOL

Koz227117 · Answer

Yes it's a typo,LOL. I have an 8 yea old Tabby, & a 9 year old Norwegian, both rescues.

Koz227117 · Answer

Rusty, I
ve tried a dryer sheet but not in the washer & I'll try to add 2 next time. I'll have to be careful no microfiber sponges,towels,blankets are in the same wash as fabric softener defeats their ability to work.

GranArt · Answer

wash by hand the dryer lint screen thingy (in your clothes dryer) if you use any softener. The screen tends to not collect lint or hair as well when there is a residue build up on it.

Sherrie · Answer

I have cats and dogs my hair clothes I wash separate never with my other clothes. Be sure and check your hose to make sure the hose isn't crinkled, clean the screen under hot running water if you use softener because it does build up. Also turning off your dryer and unplugging, undo the hose and see if lint is collecting in the inside by reaching your hand into it. Clean it out. Your dryer should be picking up the hair and lint.
I have 2 cats 2 dogs. My house is very clean except when Rags runs in with wet feet and brings in rocks and sticks. I am a animal lover who supports rescue. Animals love un conditionally. They offer a whole lot of love in return for kindness. They do more for us than we could ever do for them.

Linda Weeks · Answer

Okay, okay, 2 cats. I was kind of wondering myself, how anyone gets their clothes clean with cats. My cat has the finest hair, and I mean wee tiny thin wispy hair that seems to go everywhere in the house, particularly when I do the wash... I don't know how to eliminate that, but then I go to work looking very fuzzy. Ms. Beth has suggested washing the lint filter, so that's worth a try! Thanks!

Mary Billman · Answer

shave them

Sherrie · Answer

I have a cat so fat she is to fat to groom her self. So everyday I have to brush her, she hates me. I also have to bath her. Before anyone gets on to me about having a fat cat she was weaned way to early the vet told me this happens to these cats that are weaned to early. I use my old clothes and wash them separate. She has to be brushed everyday or her fur gets so matted she is miserable. Yes she is on a diet. My neighbor feels bad and feeds her regardless of what I say. I have elderly neighbors who love her.

Linda Weeks · Answer

Hi, Ms. Bernice, no, this is just a cute foto I found on the internet... He is very cute, isn't he? No, but my little orange cat does think he is a pirate, just like this guy!

Mary Billman · Answer

Yes, I'm a cat lover and suffer the same dilemma.

JUDY S - BEYOND THE BLUE SHUTTERS · Answer

I have a long-haired cat, Sammi Girl, and have to wash my comforter every week. I use sticky tape to remove the hair before laundering then also use sticky tape to remove the fuzz after laundering. I think the fur residue is just something we have to live with when having a pet.

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