How to remove pet hair from your car

Don’t have any tools handy? Wrap a piece of duct tape around your hand (sticky side out, of course) and glide over your car’s interior. The tape should latch onto the pet hair, leaving your car cleaner with every pass. This one will work best for smaller patches of hair here and there. If you’re thinking of using it on leather or synthetic leather seats, it might be worth doing a patch test first to ensure the tape won’t lift off any surface material.

For those stubborn hairs lodged deep in your car’s carpet fibres, Jonathan Monson, a detailer from Dirty2Dreamy, says a pumice stone comes to the rescue. Gently rub the stone over the area to dislodge the hair without causing snags. As an added bonus, a pumice stone can level a frayed carpet too. Of course, avoid using this on leather seats and any areas close to paintwork to prevent potential damage.

Sprinkle baking soda on your car carpets, let it sit for a bit, and then give it a thorough vacuuming. Not only will it help loosen pet hair, but it’ll also tackle any lingering odours – a double win! However, avoid using baking soda on leather seats and paintwork as it could have a damaging effect.