How to Get Dog Hair Out of Blankets

Eliminate furry blankets quick and easy with these tips

Co-authored by Jon Gholian and Hunter Rising

Last Updated: December 2, 2024 Fact Checked

You love cuddling up on the couch with your furry friend, but when their hair gets on your nice throw blanket? Not so much. If you want to freshen up your blankets, there are so many things you can use at home to easily remove dog hair. Keep reading for the best ways to get dog hair out from your blankets no matter what they’re made of.

Top Ways to Get Dog Hair Out of a Blanket

Wrap masking tape around your hand, sticky side out, and use it to pick up dog hair.
Roll a lint roller over your blanket.
Put on rubber gloves and rub them on your blanket.
Use a squeegee on the blanket.
Use your vacuum to suck up the dog hair.
Try a rubber brush to swipe the hair away.
Rub shoes with a (clean!) rubber sole on the blanket.

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Use masking tape.

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Wrap the tape around your hand with the sticky side facing out. Then, rub your hand over the blanket to pick up the dog hair. If the tape fills up with hair, just throw it out and wrap a new piece around your hand to keep cleaning.^{[1]
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Lint roll your blanket.

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Try to use the biggest lint roller you can find so you can clean your blanket faster. When the lint roller is full, just rip off the old sheet and use the next clean one to keep pulling hair out of your blanket.^{[2]
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Run rubber gloves over your blanket.

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Dog hair clings to rubber gloves like a magnet. Throw on any pair of clean rubber gloves you have at home and gently run your hands over your blanket. According to cleaning expert Jon Gholian, "this trick attracts fur and hair" - the hair will come off the blanket and stick to the rubber in the glove. When you’re finished cleaning, just dip the gloves in a bowl of water so the hair comes loose and floats to the surface.^{[3]
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- Avoid rinsing dog hair down the drain since it could create a clog. If you rinse your hands in the sink, use a stopper and skim the hair out before draining it.

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Drag a squeegee across the blanket.

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Squeegees work best for deep cleaning large sections of your blanket. Lay the blanket flat on a clean floor or table. Drag the squeegee in short strokes across the blanket to collect the hair on the surface. As the dog hair piles up, just pick it up and toss it in the trash can.^{[4]
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- The rubber blade of the squeegee draws the hair out of the fabric and causes it to stick.

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Suck up hair with your vacuum.

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Your vacuum will pull out hair deep in the blanket fibers. You can use either a handheld vacuum or attach a brush attachment to a standard vacuum. Run the vacuum over your blanket a few times until you remove all of the hair.^{[5]
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- You can buy vacuums specifically made for pet hair from a pet store or online.
- An air cleaner can help you keep your house free of dog hairs, but make sure to change the filters regularly.

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Clean the blanket with a rubber brush.

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The rubber bristles will pull hair out from the fabric fibers. Brush your blanket starting from one side and working towards the other. As the hair collects in the bristles, pick it out and throw it away in the trash.^{[6]
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- You can buy a rubber brush from your local pet store or online.

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Rub shoes with rubber soles over the blanket.

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Make sure the shoes are clean before you rub them against your blanket. You can either hold the shoe and run it over the blanket, or you can wear the shoes and drag your feet to collect the hair.^{[7]
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Remove hair with a pumice stone.

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Dog hair will catch on the rough surface of a pumice stone. Start in one corner of the blanket and slowly drag the stone across the surface in long strokes. Once you’ve collected all the hair in a large clump, pick it up by hand or use your vacuum.^{[8]
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- Only move the stone in one direction so you don’t damage the blanket.

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Run an unheated dryer cycle with dryer sheets.

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Dryer sheets will help work the dog hair out from the fabric. Get a dryer sheet damp and toss it into your dryer with your blankets. Turn on your dryer for 10 minutes and let it run.^{[9]
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- Be sure to clean the dog hair that collected in the lint trap after the cycle finishes.
- Washing your blankets with fabric softener afterward can help remove any leftover hair.

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Wash your blanket with vinegar.

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Vinegar softens the hair so it comes out of the fabric more easily. Try to get as much hair off the blanket as you can before washing it. Then, set your washing machine to a rinse-only cycle and add ¹⁄₂ cup (120 ml) of white vinegar to the load. The dog hair should loosen from the blankets so they’re clean and ready to use.^{[10]
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- Run a wash cycle without laundry afterward to clean it out. When the cycle finishes, wipe the drum inside with a wet cloth.

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Brush your dog a few times a week to help prevent them from shedding as much on your blankets.^{[11]
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Try to remove as much dog hair from blankets as you can before putting them in a washer or dryer. Otherwise, the dog hair could cause a clog.^{[12]
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