Easy Ways to Remove Cat Fur from Furniture and Clothes

I have a dog and a cat, but unfortunately the cat sheds more than the dog, and like most cats he's all over the furniture from top to bottom. My couch, loveseat, and chair have all been covered in fur (not entirely) at one time or another, and it's embarrassing when company comes over or when our clothes look like they're sprouting white fur. Cat fur stuck to a sweater might make it a little warmer on a cold winter day, but when given a choice I'd rather go furless. Since adopting my cat I've discovered effective ways to remove the fur from furniture and clothes, and I use the following fur removal methods each and every day.

Rubber Brush

My mom and dad's Jack Russell terrier sheds profusely, and my mom found a rubber brush that works quite well to remove loose fur. After trying my mom's rubber brush to remove fur from my clothes, I decided to buy one for myself, and although it doesn't actually pick up lint and hair, it does a good job of balling it up so it can be picked off of furniture and clothes fairly easily. The rubber brush is also good for brushing fur that's still attached to the cat, and my cat enjoys the attention as well as the massage provided by the soft rubber tips.

Disposable Lint Roller

I recently picked up a lint roller from Wal-Mart. I figured I couldn't go wrong since it was only a dollar, and I wasn't at all disappointed. It does a great job of removing pet hair from my microfiber couch, the matching loveseat, and my husband's recliner. I've also used my cheap lint roller to pick up cat hair on my jeans, long-sleeved tops, and sweaters. The sticky sheets rip away to expose fresh ones, and it doesn't leave behind a single strand of fur. Check your local Wal-Mart for this ultra cheap lint roller. The handles are brightly colored, and they're approximately 8-inches in length.

Fabric Lint Brush