Pet Owners Are Putting This Reusable Pad in the Dryer—and Finally Seeing Black Clothes Come Out Black
Why Pet Hair Can Survive an Entire Laundry Cycle
Three Stages From Hairy Clothes to a Fuller Lint Trap
Hair clings to the fabric
Static and the fabric weave hold pet hair against clothing, blankets and other washable items.
A fuller lint filter is one sign that loose fur has moved away from the clothing during the cycle.
Three Instructions That Can Change the Result
- Toss the pad into the load. It can be used in the washer, but the seller states that it performs best with the dryer’s heat and tumbling action.
- Skip fabric softener and conventional dryer sheets. Their coating can make hair cling more tightly and reduce the pad’s ability to release it.
- Empty and inspect the lint trap after the cycle. That is where much of the released hair is intended to finish.
- For a heavy-shedding household, the seller suggests using approximately one pad per pet.