Pet hair remover for your washing machine
Less dog and cat hair on the blanket after the wash. Drop 3 to 5 soft, reusable sponge balls in with fur-covered bedding and clothes. They catch loose hair as the drum turns, then rinse clean for next time.
$24.99 $1.25 per catcher
- In the box
- 10, 20, 30, 50 or 100 soft sponge balls, about 6 cm across, in mixed blue and orange or a single colour
- Delivery
- 7-12 business days, tracked. Free delivery.
- Refund
- If they don't help with your laundry, email us within 30 days of delivery for a refund.
Husky undercoat
One fur-covered load, start to finish
- 1
Load the washing machine
Add 3-5 balls to a wash of fur-covered blankets, pet beds or clothes. Don't overfill the drum: the fabric needs room to move against them.
- 2
Wash as normal
As the drum turns, the sponge catches loose hair floating in the water so less of it settles back on the fabric.
- 3
Pull off the fur
Hair collects on the sponge. Pinch it off by hand or rinse the balls under the tap.
- 4
Reuse
Squeeze out the water, let them air dry and keep them by the machine for the next wash.
What to expect
Catchers cut down the fur that rides through the wash. They are one step in a routine, not a magic fix.
They help with
- Loose hair on fleece throws, dog beds and cotton bedding
- Shed fur from golden retrievers, huskies, labs and long-haired cats that clings to clothes in the wash
- Fewer hairs redepositing on the rest of the load
They won’t
- Remove 100% of hair, especially short wiry coats woven into knits
- Replace cleaning your machine’s filter and door seal now and then
- Make high-heat or delicate cycles safe: check each garment’s care label
Tip that helps the most: shake blankets outside before washing. Every hair that comes off outside is one less in the drum.
Specs
| Material | PU sponge with a PP plastic bear-face center |
|---|---|
| Size | About 6 cm (blue) and 6.5 cm (orange) across |
| Weight | About 9 g each |
| Use in | Front- and top-loading washing machines (air dry, not for the dryer) |
| Per wash | 3 for small washes, up to 5 for large ones |
| Cleaning | Pull hair off or rinse, air dry |
| Colors | Blue and orange |
Specs are from our supplier and may vary slightly. We will update this page once our own samples arrive.
Questions
Will they get all the pet hair off?
No. They reduce the loose hair left on fabric, especially fleece and cotton blankets. Hair woven deep into knits may still need a lint roller or rubber brush before washing. Shaking items out first helps a lot.
How many should I use per wash?
3 for a small wash, up to 5 for a large one. Overfilling the drum stops the fabric moving, and movement is what lets the balls catch hair.
How long do they last?
With normal use they last many washes. Replace them when the sponge starts to tear or flatten. Packs of 10 and 20 give you spares.
Are they safe for my washing machine?
Yes. The soft sponge surrounds a small plastic center, so the drum and door only meet soft sponge. Clean your machine's filter and door seal now and then, as you would anyway with pet bedding.
Do they work on cat hair as well as dog hair?
Yes. They catch loose hair from both. Long, fine cat hair and thick double-coat dog hair are caught most easily; very short, wiry hair that is woven into fabric is harder for any washing-machine method.
Can they go in the dryer?
We recommend the washing machine only. They are sponge, so take them out before drying and let them air dry.
Are they loud?
No. The outside is soft sponge, so there is no clatter in the drum.
How do I clean them?
Pull the hair off by hand or rinse under warm water, squeeze out and air dry.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are processed in 1-2 business days and delivered in 7-12 business days with tracking. Shipping to US addresses is free. They ship from our supplier, not a local warehouse.
Can I return them?
Yes. If they don't help with your laundry, email us within 30 days of delivery for a refund.
More laundry help on the Furloop blog.