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how to get dog hair off clothing?

 
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So, of course, I was wearing some of my best clothes and of course, I'm going to hug my friend's dog.

Now it is covered in dog hair.

It's not really dirty enough (or easy enough) to wash.  I was thinking of using tape but maybe there is a better way?  

I have a lint remover - which is like a rough cloth that is great at removing lint, but it doesn't do anything for the dog hair.

I could get a roller but would I use it enough?  Are they really good for clothing or are they doing the job of the dryer by removing fibres?

What other options are there?  (I'll be hugging the dog again this weekend, so maybe I should just leave the hairs there for the week?)
 
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Hi R;
Try a damp kitchen sponge with a scrubby on one side.
Use the scrubby side to remove pet hair.
Note, that you might want a new sponge for dishes afterward.
 
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A damp terry facecloth works pretty well. A damp microfibre cloth works better, but doesn't earn permie points.

If you have a clothes dryer, tumbling on the "air only" setting with a damp facecloth may help. We often do that to "de-furburize" clothing before hanging to dry. Remember to do grubby towels next load.
 
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I get dog hair on my office clothes right before going to work all the time. I'm not going to leave my dog for the day without a quick cuddle! Right before I get in the vehicle to leave, I just dump some water from my water bottle onto my hands and brush the arms and front of my clothing off. Works fine and I'm dry by the time I get to work.
 
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Yes, a bit of moisture on hands, a textured cloth, etc. makes a big difference. Dog fur has an electrostatic charge, which is why it sticks to fabrics so well. Moisture counteracts that.
 
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If you have a pair of dishwashing rubber gloves with lots of small dimples, put them on and rub over your clothes to brush off the dog hair.  Works a treat for me. We have two very hairy mutts
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If you have a pair of dishwashing rubber gloves with lots of small dimples, put them on and rub over your clothes to brush off the dog hair.  Works a treat for me. We have two very hairy mutts



Yep! I will second that, nothing better.  Mine don't even have dimples but it still works a treat.  It works wonders also for cat's hair on a cushion or sofa.
 
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