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Removing long hair from carpet
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AskAsk said:KxMx said:You could ask around friends/family/colleagues to try out their vacuum cleaners, see if there is one that performs better with your hair than current model.
I did the slipper trick with my previous vacuum, changed to another one (Samsung Jet 60, recommended to me by a friend with very floofy cats) and it picked up so much of my hair initially that I had to unblock 😮
I now don't need the slipper trick and remove hair from the outside roller regularly.
I think it is because I step on to them and so this makes them embed into the carpet. I will look at getting that brush, squeegee, which may help to peel them off the carpet first before using the vaccuum nozzle on them.Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
You could try getting a fabric shaver, but honestly, blankets are just a pain to clean when it comes to lint.0
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It's not much different from what you do now, but I (with my fingers or toes), rub the carpet in circles and that clumps the hair together into little bundles, making it easier to pick up. I don't think a squeegee would have the same effect because the hair sits below the surface of the carpet.Statement of Affairs (SOA) link: https://www.lemonfool.co.uk/financecalculators/soa.phpFor free, non-judgemental debt advice, try: Stepchange or National Debtline. Beware fee charging companies with similar names.0
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A silicone or rubber broom is the answer. My hair is all the way down my back and I find this type of brush works like a dream0
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Seconding the (long handled) rubber brush. Does wonders on the dog hair in my house. Far more effective than the Hoover.All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
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I use the rubber blade on the back of the window scraper from the car. Saw an ad for a similar purpose made tool but the car scraper was right there waiting! Of course it means getting down on your knees but it's very good for places like the stairs. In my case it's been my sons - the eldest had arm's length hair, when he moved out the youngest took over!0
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I bought this from shein for 0.69pWorks great, has two ends depending on the thickness of the carpet, works on lint tooNote:I'm FTB, not an expert, all my comments are from personal experience and not a professional advice.Mortgage debt start date = 25/10/2024 = 175k (5.44% interest rate, 20 year term)
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