How to Clean Hair on Carpets Without a Vacuum

If your home has carpeted floors, you probably already know how hard it can be to keep the carpet hair-free. The most common way of cleaning carpets is with a vacuum cleaner, but if your vacuum is broken or you don’t want to make a lot of noise right now, there are other options – there are many methods to remove hair that can’t be removed. No need for a vacuum cleaner! This article will show you how to use products that you probably already have in your home to clean and keep carpets clean.

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Spray fabric softener and water.

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This solution can help the hair fall out of the carpet. Mix 3 parts water to 1 part fabric softener in a spray bottle and shake well. Spray this solution all over the carpet, then wait for it to dry completely (about 30 minutes). When you return, it will be easy to get the hair off the carpet by hand or with a carpet sweeper. ^{[1] X Research Source}

In addition, thanks to the scent of fabric softener, your carpet will have a fresh scent.

Remove hair quickly with a manual carpet sweeper.

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This tool is like a vacuum cleaner but without a motor. You can find this item at home goods stores for about $60 (1.2 million VND). Place the shovel-like structure on the carpet surface, then use the handle of the tool to sweep back and forth. The brush on the bottom of this tool will collect dust and hair, which you can then dump in the trash. ^{[2] X Research Source}

It’s a bit expensive, but the manual carpet sweeper is well worth it if you can’t afford a vacuum right now or want to clean carpets without making a lot of noise.
Plus, the long handle of the tool will allow you to easily sweep the carpet without having to kneel or bend over.

Wear damp rubber gloves and collect hair with your hands.

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Here’s a simple trick to turn your cleaning gloves into hair magnets. Put on rubber gloves and soak in water. Shake gloves to prevent water from dripping, then rub your hands over the carpet. Remove the hair, then re-wet the glove and continue trying to collect as much hair as possible. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

If you plan to reuse these gloves to clean up in the kitchen, you can quickly wash them with a little dishwashing liquid and air dry.

Gather hair with packing tape.

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This tape can remove pet hair in a flash. Tear off a strip of packing tape wrapped around 4 fingers (adhesive side on outside). Leave the tape ring on your hand and pat the surface of the carpet lightly to get as much hair as possible. When one side of the tape is full of hair, turn the other side of the tape around and continue working. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Adhesive tape has a rather narrow width, so it is not very suitable when you need to clean the entire carpet surface in the room. However, it is a great choice for cleaning small rugs or tapestries.

Gather hairs with a glass cleaning rubber brush.

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The glass cleaning brush has a rubber band that can collect hair quickly. Make sure the squeegee you use is clean and dry (you can use a paper towel to clean it). Kneel on the floor and scrub the surface of the carpet with short strokes, gathering hair into small buns. Once you have finished scrubbing the entire surface of the carpet, you can use your hands to remove the hair and throw it in the trash. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

This is a fairly new tip that many people love! Glass cleaning rubber brushes are not too expensive and are available at home stores for less than $10 (VND 200,000).

Use a rubber broom.

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The rubber broom will help you quickly gather hair into small piles. Buy a rubber broom at any home appliance store for about $30. Take the broom handle and drag it across the carpet with long strokes to gather the hairs in a pile. When you’re done sweeping, simply pick up the hair and throw it away. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

If your carpet is long and thick, consider buying a carpet rake. This tool is similar to a rubber broom, but has small teeth for raking hair.

Try using a laundry duster to clean small areas.

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Clothes dusters can also get rid of things other than dust and lint! Peel off the outer paper of the roller to reveal the adhesive inside. Roll back and forth across the carpet with short strokes, trying to catch as much hair as possible. When one piece of tape is full, tear it off, peel off another piece of tape and continue rolling to clean the carpet. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

This is a great tip for upholstered furniture like sofas.

Use a pet brush or a stiff brush.

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If you have a pet with thick fur, you probably have this brush too. Look for a pet brush with short, pointed bristles – great for picking up pet hair on carpets. Use the brush to gently brush all over the carpet, stopping after a few strokes to remove hair from the brush and throw it away. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

This type of brush is available at most pet stores but can be a bit expensive, often up to $50. If indoor is not available then this is probably not the best method for you.

Scrub the carpet with a pumice stone.

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The rough surface of the pumice stone can attract hair. Use a relatively dry pumice stick (if you’ve just finished using a pumice stone, let it air dry for a few hours). Gently rub the pumice stone on the surface of the carpet, gather the hair into small buns, then collect it with your hands and throw it away. ^{[9] X Research Source}

If the pumice gets stuck in your hair after scrubbing the carpet, just give it a quick rinse before you leave it in the bathroom.

Use scented paper to dry clothes to collect hair.

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This works well on clothing, bed sheets, and carpets. Use a lint-free cloth to clean the carpet. Gather any loose hair from the carpet into a small bun and throw it away. Throw away the clothes drying scented paper along with any remaining hair after cleaning. ^{[10] X Research Source}

Certain types of drying scented papers can leave streaks on carpets, especially dark carpets. You should test first on an inconspicuous area of the carpet to see if it leaves any stains.

Gather hair with a cat and dog grooming glove.

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This item can remove pet hair and even carpets with hair. This is a rubber glove with rubber spikes on the fingers and palm, often used for brushing cats or small dogs. If available indoors, put on gloves and gently rub the carpet. When the glove is covered with hair, remove it and throw it in the trash. ^{[11] X Research Source}

When you’re done cleaning up, you’ll wash your gloves under running water for future use.
You can buy cat and dog grooming gloves at most pet stores for about $10 a pair. If you have a thick-haired pet, this is probably a worthy investment.

Use a carpet cleaner for a deep clean.

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The carpet washing machine has suction so it will clean the carpet very quickly. If your carpet is dirty, remove the furniture from the carpet and buy or rent a carpet cleaner at a home appliance store. Pour the carpet cleaning solution into the machine’s compartment, then turn the machine on and move the machine across the carpet with short strokes. Once you’ve finished washing the entire carpet, wait a few hours for it to dry before putting the furniture back in place. ^{[12] X Research Source}

Carpet washing machines cost about $250 (VND 5 million) or rent for $30 a day (in the US).

Advice

Try to clean the carpet once a week. The more you do the cleaning, the less hard work you’ll have to clean every time!

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