Simple trick is essential for removing pet hair from your carpet

As pets shed hair and walk around with muddy paws, it’s almost guaranteed to leave your carpet looking worse for wear – luckily this expert tip can help.

While pets bring so much joy and comfort into our lives, they also have a habit of creating a mess. Johanna Constantinou, interior trends expert at Tapi Carpets & Floors partnered up with Sarah, dog mum to popular pet duo @Peanut_and_Pablo to share expert-backed advice on how to keep your home clean and avoid hair and mud-covered rugs.

Peanut and Pablo, the miniature dachshund stars behind the Instagram account @‌Peanut_and_Pablo, frequently turn Sarah’s carpets into napping zones. However, despite this, she has managed to keep her home relatively clean through the right routines, flooring and some clever tricks.

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Of course, one of the most common issues that comes with owning pets is keeping carpets clean. Not only do animals love resting on the soft fabric, it tends to hold onto all of their shed hair

When it comes to hair and dander, Sarah recommends using a pet-specific vacuum with high suction, tangle-free brushes, and a HEPA filter. However, her go-to tool is a rubber brush.

She says: “If you haven’t tried one, you’re seriously missing out. It pulls embedded fur out of carpets and rugs using static, especially in those tricky spots like stairs.”

For stain-based carpet emergencies, such as dealing with muddy paw prints, Sarah recommends using a pet-safe stain remover like Vanish. She says: “Spray, blot, let it dry, panic averted.”

She also believes it’s a good idea to deep clean with a carpet cleaner every so often, either rented or owned. She says: “It’s always highly satisfying and disgusting in equal measure when you see the colour of the fluid it collects!”

Johanna seconds the importance of a deep clean, saying: “Deep cleaning is a game changer. A well-timed professional or DIY clean can lift years off your carpet. Just be sure to follow the correct technique, which is appropriate for your type and composition of carpet, avoiding over wetting or leftover residue, and your floor will look and feel fresh again.

She adds: “If there are areas of concern, such as a muddy paw mark, it’s always a good idea to action cleaning these as soon as possible. For mud, vacuum clean thoroughly when dry and follow up with a suitable carpet shampoo, paying extra attention to woollen carpets. To remove the final stubborn areas, blot with a white cloth and repeat if necessary.”