Hints from Heloise

Dear Readers: One of the biggest challenges of being a dog or cat owner is usually dealing with pet hair everywhere. Here are some easy picker-uppers to keep it off of you and the furniture.

• If your pet has a favorite sleeping spot, place a washable blanket or towel there to absorb skin odors and catch the hair.

• Rubber gloves – they work wonders for wiping dog and cat hair off of clothes and furniture.

• Fabric-softener sheets work well, too, and can be tossed in the trash. Just be careful to keep the sheets away from pets, as they can be harmful if chewed.

• Packing tape. Roll some around your hand with the sticky side out, then pat away to pick up fur from just about anything.

• Spray your upholstery with static guard and then vacuum.

6. If you’ll take the time to brush your dog or cat daily, you’ll have a lot less fur to pick up. – Heloise