Dog hair is one of those things that can be incredibly hard to fully remove from hardwood flooring, and if your floor is dark even a single hair can show up; so what are the best ways to pick up dog hair from hardwood floors?
Our favorite method is to use a vacuum, however, a rubber broom can work wonders as well.
When it comes to getting rid of dog hair there are actually a number of options, so let’s take a look at all of them to see which one best suits your needs.
5 Best Ways To Pick Up Dog Hair From Hardwood Floors
We’ve got 5 different ways to pick up dog hair from your hardwood floor, so hopefully, you can find a method to suit your needs below.
1. Vacuum
Vacuuming is, in our opinion, the easiest and most efficient way to pick up dog hairs from a hardwood floor.
This is for 2 reasons; vacuuming is very easy to do and only take a few minutes, but it will also pick up more hairs than the other methods due to suction.
Simply make sure that your vacuum has a hardwood floor attachment to prevent scratches and you’re ready to go. Vacuuming should form part of a regular maintenance routine anyway, but you should aim to vacuum a couple of times a week in the case of preventing dog hairs.
2. Rubber Broom
Rubber brooms are specifically designed with animal hair in mind, and as such make a great solution to cleaning up dog hairs from not only hardwood floors, but other surfaces like carpet as well.
Most rubber brooms work in the same way by utilising multiple small bristles that easily attract and pick up hairs. Rubber brooms are very cheap to purchase, which is a great benefit to this method, and they are extremely easy to use.
The only downside is that the head of the broom needs to be cleaned after being used, which is why we haven’t placed this method above vacuuming.
3. Microfibre Mop Attachment
There are quite a few mops on the market today that have special microfibre cloth attachments designed specifically for hair and smaller particles of dust. This is essentially a type of dry mopping and is worth trying if you already have a dry mop.
The downside to this method is that the microfibre head can be very difficult to clean and it can get clogged up with hair quite easily.
4. Dustpan and Brush
Going back to basics leads us to the dustpan and brush.
This classic cleaning technique is great if you want the cheapest option possible, but it requires a lot of manual work when compared to the other options in this list. It can also be quite hard to remove all of the hairs completely, but it will do a decent job at removing the majority of them.
5. Wet Mopping
Last on our list is wet mopping.
Wet mopping is a great way not only to remove hairs but to give your floor a deep clean as well. You just have to be careful that your floor is properly sealed before going ahead with this method.
The reason for placing this at number 5 is because you will not be able to remove all of the dog hairs, and if you don’t rinse out the mop head and water regularly while mopping you can spread the hairs around the floor and cause it to look dirtier than before you started.
Tips For Preventing Dog Hair On Hardwood Flooring
There are actually some useful tips you can employ to reduce the amount of dog hair that builds up on your hardwood flooring.
Grooming Routine
There are lots of dog breeds, such as huskies, that require regular grooming to maintain the quality of their coat. This has the added benefit of reducing the amount of hair that they shed that would otherwise end up on your floor.
Make sure to research your particular dog breed to see how much grooming they need. Matching the requirements will drastically reduce the amount of hair shed in your home.
Bathing Your Dog
Grooming and bathing work hand in hand to get rid of loose hairs, so make sure that you are bathing your dog as often as you can.
Some breeds are not well suited for bathing, so do some research to see whether your dog is or not before you go ahead and put them in the bath. If your dog is suited to be bathed, however, it’s an easy way to get rid of some hairs while giving your pup some well-deserved relaxation time.
Regular Maintenance
The only other thing you can do aside from grooming and bathing is to keep your floor as clean as possible by regular cleaning.
Most dog hairs will only start being noticeable if you allow a significant amount to build up unless your floor contrasts greatly with your dog’s coat color. The key is to use one of the methods mentioned earlier, ideally vacuuming, once every couple of days to prevent the hairs from building up and becoming noticeable.
Final Thoughts
Dealing with dog hairs on hardwood floors can be one of the most frustrating things to do, but we hope that by using the methods outlined in this article you will have good success in preventing and removing them.
If you have any techniques that you personally use around the house then please get in touch and let us know!