If you’re a cat owner, you’ll know that managing pet hair is a constant battle so you may be after the best cat hair remover tools to help you tackle it all. Of course, we love how fluffy our kitties are when it comes to giving them fuss or sneaking a cheeky cuddle when they’ll tolerate it, but that doesn’t mean that we could do without the shedding of hair that seamlessly follows them like a trail.
Best cat hair remover tools at a glance:
• Best overall: Beldray Pet Plus Handheld Gel Lint Roller - Buy now on Amazon UK
• Best for removing hair from targetted areas: The Carpet Pet Hair Remover - Buy now on Amazon UK
• Best for removing hair from carpets: LeBrush 2.0 Universal Pet Hair Remover Brush Broom - Buynow on Amazon UK
All pet parents are probably familiar with the sight of balls of fluff lurking in the corners of your living spaces, a pile of loose hair collecting where your kitty has made themselves comfortable and stubborn matted fur in carpets and rugs. It can feel like an impossible job to keep your home fur-free. That’s why we’ve put together this guide of the best tools for cat hair removal to make the job that little bit easier.
Whether you’re dealing with hair removal on furniture and upholstery, clothing, or hard-to-reach areas of your home, such as stairs, there’s a tool available to help make the job quick and effortless. From lint rollers for quick clean ups to rubber brushes for a tougher clean, read on to discover the best cat hair remover tools.
The best cat hair remover tools to try at home
Best overall
A must-have for any pet owner, the Beldray Pet Plus Handheld Gel Lint Roller will make light work of cat hair left behind on your furniture, carpets, clothing and more. Rather than use the sticky sheets of paper that you’re used to in a lint roller, it has a layer of gel instead so it’s reusable. That’s not to say it won’t stay fresh though as it’s washable so you can keep it clean after every use and the gel is also antibacterial to keep the bacteria at bay. It also has a built-in squeegee to collect lint and dust from more stubborn areas where it might be compacted in.
Customers online say this gel lint roller does the job well and that it's been really useful for picking up pet hair and fluff. One reviewer did mention that it does fill up quickly though so if you want to clean up a larger area, it might take you a while as you'll need to leave time for the gel to dry so it's still sticky but not wet.
Pros
- Has a reusable and washable gel layer instead of single-use paper to make it more eco-friendly
- Gel has antibacterial properties to keep bacteria at bay
Cons
- One reviewer mentions it fills up quickly
Best for removing hair from targetted areas
The Carpet Pet Hair Remover is a seriously impressive gadget that will lift, gather and remove all types of pet hair! If your vacuum is lacking in power or you can't stand using those fiddly adjustable vacuum parts. Then this will be your new best friend in removing cat fur. All you need to do is simply brush lightly towards you and all the cat fluff will gather on the block so you can easily dispose of it.
Customers online praise its effectiveness with many reviews left shocked at the amount of pet hair it's managed to get out of their carpets, upholstery and other soft furnishings. The only downside flagged by reviewers is the overall size of the remover. Some say it's small so they found it hard to grip and it took longer to get fluff out of larger areas.
Pros
- Simple to use as all you need to do is brush it towards you and cat hair will gather
- Customers online are impressed with how effective it is, shocked at the amount of hair it picks up
Cons
- Reviewers online found this pet hair remover to be on the smaller side
Best for removing hair from carpets
This nifty gadget is a must-have if your biggest pet peeve is hair getting trapped deep within your carpets. The LeBrush 2.0 Universal Pet Hair Remover Brush Broom is a multi-functional hair-removing tool that delves extensively into the depths of carpets, fabrics and rugs, and really draws out all the fur. It's large in size too, so covers a wider area whilst you clean to make the job quick and easy. Plus, as it has a long handle, there will be no need to bend over and put strain on your back while you try to bring up those stubborn cat hairs.
Customers online say this hair remover broom has made cleaning up after their pet easier than ever as the bristles are a good length for getting into your carpet fibres. They also find it easy to use and found it simple to put together too. Some reviewers found the brush handle to be a little on the flimsy side, with them saying that it slightly unscrews from the rest of the room if being used vigorously.
Pros
- Has a long handle so need to bend over or strain your back trying to get hairs out
- Covers a large area to make cat hair removal quick and easy
Cons
- Some reviews found the brush handle to be a little flimsy
Best cat hair remover brush
If you're fed up of your everyday lint roller and the tedious amounts of sticky tape, then say hello to this sustainable fur remover where no refills are necessary. The Fur Magic Pet Fur and Lint Remover Brush makes it easier, than ever, to say goodbye to those pesky pet hairs that cling onto our clothes for dear life as it has thousands of micro bristles to collect all the dirt, hair and lint. It features a self-cleaning base so you can expect no added mess to have to clean up.
How easy it is to use and the ease of cleaning it after every use is something that comes up time and time again in the customer reviews. Some customers felt the handle could be more durable though.
Pros
- Uses micro bristles to collect all dirt, pet hair and lint
- Self-cleaning base so it's easy to clean between uses
Cons
- Some customers felt the handle could be more durable
Best for upholestry
Featuring thermoplastic rubber bristles, the Beldray Pet Plus TPR Upholstery Brush lifts and traps hair on upholstered surfaces so it'll quickly make your sofas and more cat hair-free. It also comes fitted with a scraper which you can use on stairs and carpets where cat hair may become more matted and hard to lift as it will help to lift tougher floof when you apply pressure to it in these targetted areas.
It works well, according to reviewers on Amazon, and makes for a very easy pickup of pet hair. They also mention it's easy to clean after they've used it. Some feel that the bristles could be a little firmer to really get those more stubborn hairs out of upholstery but it still does a really good job.
Pros
- Has bristles and a scraper to pick up easy and stubborn cat hair
- Customers say it's easy to clean after use
Cons
- Some reviewers felt the bristles could be a little firmer
Best for pet beds
If you've got a cat who malts to no-end, then you're probably more than aware that their bed can get absolutely covered in heaps of fur. With this Vamoosh Pet Hair Dissolver, you simply toss a sachet in the washing machine along with your fuzzy friends' bedding, and just like magic- you're left with hair-free bedding. Vamoosh contains an active oxygen to break down the keratin in pet hair so it dissolves and washes away - how clever is that!
Customers love how simple it is to use and value that the instructions are written on the individual sachets so they know exactly how to use it each time. This dissolver needs to be used in a washing cycle of a very high temperature to work so it's not the most economical option, and some customers also feel that it could be better value for money.
Pros
- Simple to use as you just pop it in your washing machine along with bedding etc.
- Contains an active oxygen to break down keratin in pet hair so it dissolves and washes away
Cons
- Some customers feel it's not the most economical option
Cat hair remover tools FAQs
How do I get rid of all the cat hair in my house?
While you may not be able to get rid of all the cat hair in your house, there are definitely things you can do to keep it as fluff-free as possible. Emma Rawley, Trading Director for Beldray comments, "When it comes to removing pet hair from furniture and clothes, it is best to keep on top of it with quick cleans daily to prevent build-up."
To quickly remove hair from furniture and clothing, Emma recommends using a lint roller. Lint rollers are great for giving your furnishings a simple once over to pick up any loose hairs. For floors and carpets, we suggest investing in a good quality vacuum cleaner for homes with pets as they're specifically designed with special tools to make light work of loose fluff and more matted hair. You'll also want to wash your bedding and cushions regularly to prevent fluff from building up in the soft fabric fibres.
How to get cat hair off couch?
Is there anything better than cuddling up with your cat in the evenings on the sofa, or watching them make themselves comfy on your couch after a long day of kitty shenanigans? However, there's nothing wrong with wanting to keep your sofa fur-free too! To get cat hair off your couch or sofa, you can use a lint roller, or a brush with a "serrated rubber blade that effortlessly lifts embedded hair to achieve a deeper clean without damaging the surface," says Emma. You may also want to use a cordless pet vacuum cleaner that can convert into a handheld model with a pet attachment to give fabrics a deeper clean.
How to keep your cat off your furniture
We know that our favourite felines love to find the cosiest of places to drift off and these usually consist of our sofas, beds and armchairs. Although we have all the right resources and tools to remove the fur from the furniture, it sure would be a blessing if we were able to prevent our cats from going there in the first place, right? Here is some advice for keeping your kitty off your furniture as well as tips for reducing the hair you've got to clean up if you can't keep them away.
Provide access to more appealing areas: If your sofa, armchair or bed are some of the only lavish surfaces in your home, then it's no surprise these have become your cats' go-to for napping. Instead, it might be worth investing in providing more options for your cat to sleep, like pet beds or cat trees.
Consider purchasing easy-to-clean fabrics: It's a given that our pets will malt and shed fur, but we knew what we were signing up for when we brought our beloved friends home. One of the easiest ways to avoid worrying about cat fur might just be to invest in easy-to-clean fabrics, such as a microfibre blanket- it'd be a great choice. The compact threads don't leave much room for the cat ears to latch onto, so it's a win-win to put an end to the worrying.
Routinely groom your kitty: Having a grooming routine for your cat is one of the easiest ways to prevent cat fur from building up, and therefore shedding all over your furniture. So, if you haven't already, schedule in some grooming time for you and your friend to avoid excessive shedding.
This article contains commentary from Emma Rawley, Trading Director for Beldray. Beldray is a leading British housewares brand, offering a range of laundry, floorcare, cooling, heating and cleaning products.
Rosie Floyd is a Senior Home & Pets Product Writer for Yours, specialising in home appliances, décor and furnishings, as well as all things dogs. After completing her Journalism & Media degree from Coventry University back in 2015, she started her career writing about must-visit holiday destinations, moving on to creating content around outdoor living and garden buildings, before joining the team at Bauer.