[rex123]

HA HA... Well I wondered if AMHD had a ''How to clean your car'' section. But I figured many dog owners would have experience with this and be able to help me better.

So here's the situation. You're going in town... And of course you're going to want to take your furry friend. No matter how furry he is. You love him and want him to go everywhere with you. Here's the problem although you may not mind the hair that will be left behind after your dog gets out of the car... Your parents are going to mind.

Okay no more rambling on. The other day we got a 2000 Ford Mustang. My dream car. At first my mom didn't want me to take Rex in it as he is a Siberian Husky and sheds so much. But my dad insisted in letting me take him. Because he knew it wouldn't be my dream car if Rex wasn't sitting beside me.

Either way this morning my mom said she was going to town. I said I would come and drive if I could take Rex. She agreed , on one condition I brush him first.

No problem I thought. So I brushed for a good 15mins with a deshedding tool that takes out all the dead undercoat. I brushed him until there was no hair coming out anymore. And we put a blanket in the back seat covering the seat and protecting it from dog hair or so we thought. We got back home and the car was full of hair.

I just finished vaccuming it out and all I used was a small shark vacuum. It didn't work very well though.

SO my question is what do all you dog owners use to clean the hair out of your car.


Thanks, Alee and Rex

[Just Dahlia]

So Sorry, I have poodles now, so I don't worry about it :)

But... before with my hairy dog I used a thingy I picked up at Target and it worked wonderful on all fabric cushions.
When I get home I will find it and come back to tell you what it's called.

[ZoeMarie]

A lint roller? A really good vacuum.

I would suggest shrink wrapping your dog next time so the fur stays in tact. LOL

[Catsmine]

We use a rubber bristle brush for the cocker hair. I think it or she would escape from the shrink wrap.

[shazamataz]

Grooming blocks! They are fabulous on furniture as well as the dog... They are mostly used by horse people and are very rarely seen in pet stores...
Here are some links...
They are cheap too!

Stable & Field: Grooming Blocks
Grooming Blocks [Groomingblock] - £2.95 : Mcnab Saddlers!, Horse Equipment Kelso Scotland

Short of that your only option would be removable car seat covers, my parents bought one that has clips that click into the seatbelts and hold it in place.

[rex123]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone... I like the idea of seat covers... I'm just kind of short on money right now.

[shazamataz]

I hate having no cash :(
I have an emergency fund that is very tempting but I must be strong!!

The seat covers are probably the best way to go if you don't like cleaning, just take them out to the street and shake them after car rides.

I'm still impressed by the grooming blocks, mum bought one last week and they are amazing, I'd never heard of them before.

[Just Dahlia]

I forget to look for the name of the hair picker upper, but since your low on funds it doesn't matter, I think it was about 10 bucks.:(

I also use those micro fiber rags (you can get them at the dollar store, or you might already have one. Wet and ring it out real good and then rub it all over the fabric, the hairs stick to it and kind of ball up. :)

I also found one of those blocks shazz mentioned above at the dollar store and it works great!

[Just Dahlia]

I found the name if you are still interested.
Scotch Fur Fighter by 3M, it's great, but you have to buy replacement pads.:(

[weetamoe79]

My dog was also shedding. I tried special dog food, brushing, etc. but he continued to shed. At the next visit to the vet, I asked what could be causing excessive shedding. She mentioned a few things, one being thyroid, which she didn't believe was the problem as there were no other thyroid symptoms. As I couldn't live with the dog hair consuming my life, I insisted on a thyroid test. And.. that was the problem! After being on medication ($10 a month), his shedding was bearable and he lost a few of his excessive pounds!

[shazamataz]

I'm glad this thread was revived actually because I found a cheap solution!

Rubber gloves!

My mum suggested it for my rug and it works great, just dry rubber gloves and rub your hand over the fabric, brings all the hair into a nice pile.

Weetamo - that is something to look into, good idea.