Every Pet Owner Needs This Scrub Daddy Tip For Fur-Covered Couches

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There's nothing better than coming home to a furry friend. But as lovable as your four-legged companion might be, chances are they're shedding fur faster than you can clean it up. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to remove pet hair from furniture (particularly the couch), tidy up the mess, and improve the overall air quality in your home, one TikTok user claims a handy accessory is in the kitchen: a Scrub Daddy sponge.

Zofi Peacock, a.k.a. thezcattledogs on TikTok, is mom to two pups. She needs to be vigilant with her clean-up routine, which is why she turns to a Scrub Daddy when loose pet hair is lingering on the couch and other plush surfaces, like pillows and blankets. "I promise you it's the easiest and best hack ever," the creator says. It's a budget-friendly approach to cleaning a pet-friendly home, and it works well in between laborious vacuum sessions. And the light clean-up goes a long way, making the more intense cleaning later in the week less laborious. When it does come time to vacuum, you likely won't be dealing with as much buildup after trying out this Scrub Daddy hack. 

If you want to clean the couch like a pro and send Fido's rogue fur into the trash bin, find your Scrub Daddy. Wet it ever so slightly — you don't need much to remove the clumps of fur, and you don't want to soak your upholstery. Use the coarse side of the Scrub Daddy to capture the fur. Once you've accumulated a decent chunk, clean off the sponge with a microfiber towel and repeat in the other affected areas. It's a particularly handy hack for hard-to-reach areas, like couch crevices and cushion corners, the TikTok creator Zofi notes. Although the Scrub Daddy is safe on over 25 surfaces, including leather, do read your couch's tag to see what type of clean-ups are recommended, lest you find yourself with damaged furniture. As always, it's a good idea to test a new cleaning method on a concealed part of the furniture.

While the Scrub Daddy hack is a time-saver and a way to make those regular resets a little less intense, it's not the only practice to implement when attempting to clean up, get rid of fur, and remove pet odors from the couch. Consider an air purifier to reduce allergens and build-up around the house, though, of course, it won't negate the need for a vacuum. Make sure to regularly groom your fur baby as a preventative measure to avoid fur build-ups before they start. Pros recommend brushing your pup about two or three times a week and a cat on a weekly basis.