If it feels like you’re finding pet hair everywhere this time of year, you’re not imagining it. Many dogs and cats shed more during the warmer months as they lose their heavier winter coats. While you can’t stop seasonal shedding, you can keep it under control. Here’s how you can significantly reduce the amount of hair circulating through your home and make it easier to maintain a clean, comfortable living space everyday. Check out these pet-friendly summer cleaning tips!
Brush Your Pet More Often
One of the easiest ways to reduce loose hair indoors is to remove it before it ends up on your floors and furniture. Regular brushing helps collect loose fur, minimizes shedding around the house, and can even promote a healthier coat. Depending on your pet’s breed, brushing several times a week—or even daily during peak shedding season—can make a noticeable difference.
Whenever possible, brush your pet outdoors to keep loose hair from floating around your home.
Wash Pet Bedding Regularly
Pet beds, blankets, and favorite lounging spots collect a surprising amount of fur. Washing these items every week or two helps remove built-up hair while also reducing odors. If your pet spends time on your couch or bed, consider using washable furniture covers that are easy to remove and clean.
Vacuum More Strategically
Instead of waiting until pet hair is visible everywhere, focus on the areas where it accumulates most. As part of your pet-friendly summer cleaning checklist, pay extra attention to:
- Rugs and carpets
- Upholstered furniture
- Under coffee tables and sofas
- Corners where fur tends to collect
- Pet sleeping areas
Frequent vacuuming prevents hair from spreading throughout the rest of your home.
Keep Floors Easy to Maintain
Hardwood, tile, and luxury vinyl floors make pet hair much easier to spot—and easier to remove. Using a microfiber dust mop between vacuuming sessions can quickly collect loose fur without sending it back into the air.
Help Keep Your Pet Clean
Bathing your pet according to your veterinarian’s recommendations can help loosen excess fur and reduce shedding. Wiping paws after walks also prevents dirt, grass, and outdoor debris from being tracked inside along with loose hair.
Replace HVAC Filters Regularly
Loose pet hair doesn’t just settle on floors—it also circulates through your home’s air. Changing your HVAC filter regularly helps capture airborne hair and dust while supporting better indoor air quality, especially during peak shedding season.
The Benefits of Routine Cleaning for Pet Owners
Even with regular grooming, pet hair has a way of finding places you don’t expect. It settles under furniture, collects along baseboards, and clings to surfaces that are easy to overlook. That’s where having a professional cleaning service can make a big difference.
With routine cleaning, you can:
- Reduce pet hair buildup before it becomes overwhelming.
- Keep floors, furniture, and common living areas consistently cleaner.
- Maintain a fresher-smelling home between grooming appointments.
- Spend less time vacuuming and more time enjoying your pets.
Let FreshSpace Take Over Your Summer Cleaning!
Pet owners know that cleaning up after furry family members is never a one-time job. FreshSpace’s professional cleaning technicians have the experience, equipment, and attention to detail needed to remove hair from the areas many homeowners miss during everyday cleaning. Whether you have one pet or several, a reliable professional cleaning company like us makes managing seasonal shedding much easier.
