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To want sofas and rugs not covered in pet hair....

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SmileLady · 14/07/2024 16:26

What sofas do you all have? I am so fed up of constantly having to vacuum the sofas and rugs, which are covered in cat hair.

I didn't even want the pets, and guess what? It's me who is left to clean up after them. We have 2 cats. I have a Shark Pet Vacumn and a carpet scraper. I use blankets on the sofas. One day, if I don't vacuum, the sofas will be covered.

I work full-time; I have 5 kids in the house DH woks full time.

I am fed up. AIBU to re-home them?

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theeyeofdoe · 15/07/2024 11:05

Just get a hand held vac and keep it next to the sofas. Your DD vacs the hair when she comes home from school.

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SmileLady · 15/07/2024 10:50

Hankunamatata · 14/07/2024 19:15

We used to have Persians. We combed them once a day and bathed regularly. Seemed to cut down on hair.

I wouldn't even consider bathing my cats. They HATE being brushed.

How did you manage bathing them??

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SultanOfSwing · 14/07/2024 20:49

If you have kids and animals it is likely that the kids are attached to them, and that alone would make it unreasonably to get rid of them.

But more importantly, it is a terrible example to teach children that if a totally foreseeable problem arises (you know cats, and most furry animals, shed) that you solve such problems by abdicating responsibility. Instead, get the kids to help with the clean ups. That’s the example you want to set.

Alternatively, rehome the kids and the DH and enjoy all your free time relaxing by petting and grooming the cats (they’ll shed less). That will also model an appropriate example to your children

AnneElliott · 14/07/2024 20:35

Leather sofas is possibly the answer but my cats scratch those! I'm not sure there is anything that cures it though - my other sofa and cushions get covered and I have to hoover every day.

spottedinthewilds · 14/07/2024 20:06

I have one leather sofa and one dark blue velvet sofa, I have 2 dogs and 1 cat.

I have just ordered 2 new leather sofas so that I can finally get rid of the velvet sofa that needs vacuuming a million times a week!

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 14/07/2024 19:56

We have our old leather sofas. We bought them in 2013 and they’re easy to clean. Our floors are solid wood with a few rugs dotted everywhere.
The other sofa is fabric, we use a rubber brush that gathers up the fur. Ddog is a Husky mix (well, that’s what we’ve been told) and he sheds a lot. We’re getting covers for the fabric sofa. DDs don’t mind brushing the sofa for fur, it’s part of their chores. Once the fur is gathered Henry does the rest.

DonnaChang · 14/07/2024 19:56

Iamthemoom · 14/07/2024 19:54

My sofas were a nightmare until I hit this from Amazon. Best purchase of all time. Takes seconds, gets all the fur. And I have four cats, mostly black and cream sofas!!!

ACE2ACE Pet Hair Remover Roller,... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0819XVK92?ref=ppxpoppmobappshare

I came on to post the exact same item. Amazing little gadget. I have two very hairy Ragdoll cats, and two very hairy dogs, plus velvet sofas 😬

These rollers are the only thing that save my sanity.

Itsallabouttea · 14/07/2024 19:54

I feel your pain, I have to live with my husband's Maine coon who refuses to be brushed and sheds everywhere. I run a handheld vac over the sofa daily and it's not too bad but the hair gets everywhere as it's so flyaway - on your cutlery, your towels, everything. I've just learned to live with it as it's not the end of the world and doesn't take too much time to keep on top of

Iamthemoom · 14/07/2024 19:54

My sofas were a nightmare until I hit this from Amazon. Best purchase of all time. Takes seconds, gets all the fur. And I have four cats, mostly black and cream sofas!!!

ACE2ACE Pet Hair Remover Roller,... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0819XVK92?ref=ppxpoppmobappshare

justthecat · 14/07/2024 19:52

Leather sofa

MissingKitty · 14/07/2024 19:48

Maray1967 · 14/07/2024 19:46

Yes, my view as well. Pets make so much work - usually for women who are not always the ones who wanted them in the first place.

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She got them for her children though so this is her own mistake and ultimately hers and her DHs responsibility. Teaching your kids that they can get living things and then ditch them because they’ve lost interesting in caring for them is shit parenting.

Maray1967 · 14/07/2024 19:46

skyandocean · 14/07/2024 16:51

Get rid of the cats, kids will get over it. I wouldn't be able to deal. I already hoover constantly coz of the kids, I hate human hair, I would lose my mind over pet hair

Yes, my view as well. Pets make so much work - usually for women who are not always the ones who wanted them in the first place.

Purplecatshopaholic · 14/07/2024 19:43

Lower your excessively high standards! Who TF cares about some pet hair?! Why does it matter? In the scheme of things it’s just not important. Your pets are way more important, or they should be. A bit less hoovering will not cause the sky to fall in.

WTAFisthisnonsense · 14/07/2024 19:31

I am shocked by the casual 'get rid of the cats' attitude. Whilst I'm not a cat person (allergic) I have had dogs and they shed constantly but that is part of the deal when you get them. Just tossing an animal aside because of a minor inconvenience is horrible. I'm bloody glad I don't know some of you irl.

Poppysmom22 · 14/07/2024 19:19

i can tell you that velvet is not for you - I have a chair in my office it’s gorgeous but my god the fluff and hair that sticks to it

Poppysmom22 · 14/07/2024 19:18

ive always had long haired dogs leather is your only option in afraid

Hankunamatata · 14/07/2024 19:15

We used to have Persians. We combed them once a day and bathed regularly. Seemed to cut down on hair.

snowballsintheoven · 14/07/2024 19:08

No, I get it

I'd rehome my cats in a heartbeat but none of the local sanctuaries will take them

Therefore I'm stuck with them until they die

Ihaveneedofwaternear · 14/07/2024 19:05

Get rid of the cats, unless you want to be cleaning up after them for the next 15 years, and I'd imagine they get smellier and messier as they get older...

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SmileLady · 14/07/2024 18:58

PortiaWithNoBreaks · 14/07/2024 17:03

I whack blankets in the tumble drier too. It’s amazing how much cat hair is in the filter.

OP, I find if I put a blanket on part of the sofa the cats will use that rather than sit on the bare sofa. I got a great cheap, waffle type throw that washes and dries easily by a brand called Dreamscene on Amazon.

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Thanks, I will have a look!

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Sheknowsaboutme · 14/07/2024 17:03

You would never let pets on the sofa.

id get rid. And i hate cats

PortiaWithNoBreaks · 14/07/2024 17:03

Julyshouldbesunny · 14/07/2024 16:46

Ime brush your pets regularly and tumble dry blankets gets lots of extra hair off.

I whack blankets in the tumble drier too. It’s amazing how much cat hair is in the filter.

OP, I find if I put a blanket on part of the sofa the cats will use that rather than sit on the bare sofa. I got a great cheap, waffle type throw that washes and dries easily by a brand called Dreamscene on Amazon.

TheSerenePinkOrca · 14/07/2024 16:52

Ugh same here! 2 dogs (DH's dogs. I don't do pets but he is a miserable git without them!) and I'm sitting here admiring the hair across the carpet since I vacuumed it 24 hours ago...

We also have the Shark Pet vacuum which is great but it's still me that cleans after them!

We have leather sofas as they're much easier to keep clean and fur doesn't stick to them!

skyandocean · 14/07/2024 16:51

Get rid of the cats, kids will get over it. I wouldn't be able to deal. I already hoover constantly coz of the kids, I hate human hair, I would lose my mind over pet hair

Julyshouldbesunny · 14/07/2024 16:46

Ime brush your pets regularly and tumble dry blankets gets lots of extra hair off.