Introduction

There’s nothing better than getting cosy under a blanket, until it’s covered in pet hair.

Whether it’s your sofa throw, your pet’s favourite blanket, or bedding that collects fur overnight, blankets are one of the biggest places pet hair builds up, especially during shedding season.

Once hair gets embedded into fabric, it doesn’t come out in a regular wash.

So, what’s the best way to remove pet hair from blankets?

Why Pet Hair Sticks to Blankets

Blankets are the perfect place for pet hair to settle.

Their soft fibres allow hair to cling and embed into the fabric, making it harder to remove over time.

This is why you might find that:

• Hair is still there after washing
• It transfers onto other laundry
• It builds up over time

Without properly removing it, the same hair keeps circulating through your home.

Why a Regular Wash Isn’t Enough

Standard detergent is designed to clean dirt and stains, not pet hair.

Pet hair is made from keratin, a strong protein that doesn’t break down easily in a normal wash. Instead, it often:

• Clings to fabric
• Gets trapped in your washing machine
• Transfers onto other items

That’s why blankets can come out looking clean but still covered in hair.

The Best Way to Remove Pet Hair from Blankets

To properly remove pet hair from blankets, you need to target the hair itself.

Using Vamoosh Pet Hair Dissolver helps break down hair during the wash, rather than just moving it around.

Here’s how to use it:

• Place your blankets or pet bedding into the washing machine
• Add 1 to 2 sachets into the detergent drawer
• Run your longest, hottest cycle
• Use alongside your regular detergent

As the cycle runs, the formula works to dissolve the keratin structure in pet hair, allowing it to wash away completely.

When Should You Use It?

During heavier shedding periods, blankets and pet bedding are often the most affected.

It’s especially useful for:

• Pet bedding
• Pet beds
• Towels
• Blankets

Starting here helps reduce how much hair moves through your home.

What Happens If You Don’t Remove the Hair?

If hair isn’t properly removed, it doesn’t just stay on your blankets.

It spreads.

Hair transfers onto clothes, builds up inside your washing machine, and can contribute to blockages in your drains over time.

A Better Way to Stay on Top of It

Removing pet hair from blankets isn’t about doing more laundry, it’s about doing it properly.

Once you remove the hair at the source, you’ll notice:

• Less hair transferring onto clothes
• Cleaner laundry overall
• Less build-up in your machine

Looking to Tackle Pet Hair Across Your Home?

Blankets are just one part of the bigger picture.

Pet hair can also build up on clothing, inside your washing machine, and even in your drains.

Understanding why shedding season happens is the first step to getting it under control.

Read our guide on what shedding season is for pets and why it leads to so much hair around your home.