After living with a long-haired Persian cat for several years, I accepted that my clothing, furniture, and every surface would always be covered in pet hair. However, a range of online cleaning tools designed specifically for fur has proven me wrong.
Pet owners across the internet swear by items like the Furemover carpet rake and the Bissell Little Green carpet and upholstery cleaner for keeping even the biggest hairballs at bay with minimal effort. I personally recommend the Chom Chom lint roller, which is included in the list below along with hair-catching laundry balls and detailing tools for any surface your furry friend touches.
1. iRobot Roomba 105 Robot Vacuum
A wildly convenient robot vacuum for hands-free pet hair maintenance. It features a wide bristle brush and edge sweeper for deep cleaning corners and wall-floor seams. Control via app, buttons, or voice. The auto-emptying feature returns debris to the dock for up to 75 days. Promising review: “So so so excited! The Roomba 105 is amazing. I have two cats and it does a great job getting up hair. Battery lasts long and auto empty is fantastic!” — janee27_939. $249.99 at iRobot (regularly $449.99).
2. Furemover Rubberized Broom
This rubber rake with telescoping handle captures deeply embedded hair from carpets and hardwood floors. Many reviewers were shocked at how much their vacuums missed. It also has a built-in squeegee for showers, windows, and tile. Promising review: “Picks up nearly everything on almost any surface and pulls more hair off carpets than ANY vacuum. Nothing sticks. Use on hardwood, carpets, tile, and dog beds.” — Dannielle Price. $19 at Amazon; $19 at Walmart.
3. Chom Chom Roller
The internet-famous reusable lint roller uses a microfiber surface and rubberized blade to attract and capture hair. Simply roll over furniture and empty the bin when full. Promising review: “Best dog hair removal product I've ever tried. I have a shepherd mix and another short-haired dog. Only had to roll over sofa cushions a couple times and it picked up all hair. Makes cleaning super fast and easy.” — Jenrae93. $25 at Amazon; $25 at Chewy.
4. Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Vacuum
Designed for pet messes with triple-level filtration and attachments like a crevice tool and no-tangle motorized brush for embedded hair. Promising review: “I have a Lab Retriever that sheds a lot. This vacuum is a great time saver. Great suction and power brush bring up pet hair easily. Also great on furniture.” — VA. $90 at Amazon; $90 at Target.
5. Furry Friends Wool Dryer Balls (6-Pack)
Reusable, static-reducing, all-natural wool dryer balls attract fur from clothes and speed up drying time. Safe for all fabrics and sensitive skin. Promising review: “I have three Persian cats. These balls are amazing! My black pants are wearable again. Highly recommend.” — Charee Lorraine Lord. $13.52 at Amazon.
6. Detailer Pet Hair Removal Tool
A flexible, grippy-textured blade gathers hair from cushion seams and couch crevices. Promising review: “My dog loves this because she's allowed back on couches. Spent hours with vacuum; this tool did the entire couch in 5 minutes with amazing results. Sturdy but doesn't harm fabric.” — pearotthd. $16 at Amazon; $16 at Chewy.
7. Fur-Zapper Pet Hair Removal Stone
Made from 90% post-consumer recycled materials, this hypoallergenic stone picks up hair from clothing and carpets with little effort. Promising review: “Works like magic! Completely fine on my white woven fabric couch. Pulled out all dog hairs that rollers and professional cleaning couldn't. Highly recommend!” — Betsy. $14 at Chewy.
8. Scotch-Brite Extra-Sticky Lint Roller
Classic disposable roller with 95 extra-sticky tearaway sheets for picking up hair, crumbs, and lint without damaging fabrics. Promising review: “I have 2 dogs and 3 cats. Best lint roller for pet hair I've tried. Even when not super sticky, it still gets hair off.” — Jessie. $6 at Amazon; $6 at Walmart.
9. Evriholder FURemover Broom
Infinitely reusable scraper with multi-fabric edge that grabs deeply embedded hairs. Not for knitted fabrics. Promising review: “We have 3 cats including a Maine Coon. This little tool is amazing! Rugs look brand new. Giant wads of fur could build a bear. Also fantastic on cat trees and beds. Highly recommend.” — BlackHeartNY. $20 at Amazon; bundle $30 at Chewy.
10. Bissell Little Green Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Portable carpet and upholstery cleaner with over 40,400 five-star ratings. Removes tough stains via suction and spraying. Self-cleaning stain tool. Promising review: “My first one lasted 13 years. Great for pet accidents, fur ball residue, and spills. Lightweight and easy to store. Does a great job pulling out water so carpet dries quickly. New machine has hose flushing attachment.” — Donna Jill Sowers. $130 at Amazon; $130 at Bissell.
11. HandsOn Pet Hair Removal Gloves
Grooming mitts with rubber nodules that capture dander, loose hair, and undercoat. Use on pets and surfaces. Promising review: “I have a Siamese cat that sheds like crazy. These gloves pulled so much loose hair. My cat loves the massage. They even work on couch hair. Easy to clean. Will use daily!” — Fenry. $25 at Amazon; $25 at Chewy.
This article originally appeared on HuffPost.
