How to remove pet hair from furniture
The most effective tools and techniques.
Updated Oct 20, 2026 · 5 min read
For woven fabric sofas and armchairs, use an electrostatic directional roller (like the ChomChom Roller) in short back-and-forth strokes to lift 95% of surface fur, then run a slightly dampened rubber squeegee or nitrile glove along piped seams and corners.
Before You Start: Surface & Safety Check
- •Do not use metal carpet rakes or serrated shedding blades on loosely woven linen, tweed, or boucle upholstery—they will snag and pull warp threads.
What You'll Need
Step-by-Step Instructions
Break Static Cling on Synthetic Fabrics
Pet hair clings to polyester and microfiber through static electricity. Lightly mist a microfiber cloth with plain water and wipe once across the cushion before rolling.
Roll Back-and-Forth with an Electrostatic Roller
Use rapid 6-inch push-and-pull strokes across seat cushions and backrests. The directional velvet pads pull barbed guard hairs out of the weave and lock them inside the trap chamber.
Detail Cushion Piping with a Rubber Glove
Put on a dry rubber dish glove and swipe firmly along the stitched seams and corners where rollers cannot reach. Friction rolls stubborn hairs into easy-to-vacuum clumps.
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