We have long-haired cats. Any cleaning tips? Using the hose just moves the hair around. I don't want to use tweezers on each square.
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You're gonna have to take it apart each time you clean it. That's what I have to do.
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When the filter is wet from rinsing, I run my fingers over each square the the cat fur comes out. You never get all of it short of picking out each one by one. Works better if you disassemble the entire filter periodically and do it that way.
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You can take the thing apart and wash the screening by hand and then reassemble. Just take out one of the plugs and it will open right up. I have long haired dogs and that it what I do. I purchased 2 of them so I put one in while the other is being cleaned. Change each month.
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Maybe just put some excess screen like the kind you use for screen doors over it to try and catch the hair before it gets into the filter. Wont be perfect but it should get most of it. Same thing I do, it also works to keep the cat hair out of my computer.
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i have same issues. bought to remove cat hair from my clothes. have used on multiple shirts and pants both wet and dry and it MIGHT pickup 10% of the hair.
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Well I have a cat so his hair gets all over the place. So not so well. But if you have a lent brush its gonna get the job done, though it will take you a good 10mins to get all the hair off
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Simply lift and peel the fur build up away from any edge. It comes off as a unit. Cleans up best when there is lots of fur on it. I find it harder to get the fur off when there is only a little bit. This is how I do it with cat fur. Don't know about dog hair.
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You do need to hose it out really well. Look for those nooks and crannies. There always seems to be that little more to get. I use Simple Green during the hose down and follow up with Nature's Miracle. If you let it get caked on the sides before cleaning, it will be a problem. If cleaning before it gets chunky or changing the drawer a few times a week is not the issue, then perhaps it is the litter? The only smell issue I have had in 2 years is right after my cats drop a gift. They have a talent.
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I have a cat with very long hair. It picks up a ton of hair, I couldn't say how it will work for dog hair.
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I have long hair as well, it is almost waist length and I don't have any problems with this. I can easily pop the brushed in and out and clean them. I use a pair of scissors to cut stings, hair, etc loose and pull them out.
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I agree Angela, I find the hose is supposed to stretch but not as long and easily that I would like. I confess to using a small portable Oreck for long reaches and an extension pole with a dust rag attached for high ceilings. I really do like the way the Hoover picks up hair in the carpet, too bad I can't get the dog who sheds to do the vacuuming:)
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I have a cat and it does not eliminate pet hair in the house, it catches some but not all. It sucks air so if the pet hair is not directly behind the machine it won't pick it up.
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Haven't washed mine yet. My cat is very skittish about being brushed. Having her scent on it seems to make it easier to brush her. I would think that swishing it around in warm soapy water & leaving to air dry would be best.
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I spray it off with hot water. Since I have cats and hair accumulates, I sometimes i have to brush the hair off. It is very easy to maintain and saves money from buying all of the disposal able ones
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I do not have hair to pick up with my neato, I do however have a lot of thread. I am a sewer, I use all types of thread and the neato picks it up really well, I can't find a thread after it cleans.
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I am having the same problem, the attachments, once on the hose do a great job, but is such a pain! The hose is too short to be effective, and the "wand" is cumbersome. My only complaint about this vacuum.
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I have a white long haired cat and he sheds plenty. I bought the Black & Decker vacuum because of that. For me, it works wonderful for pet hair and always use the tool on board that is meant for just that purpose. Happy cleaning!
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I have 2 cats, one with short and one with long hair, i used it to clean my bed and didn't work, it just move around the hair, for me it was a waist of money
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Does she have long hair? I would be concerned that it might hurt a little and scare her. All I know is I got it for my long haired himalayan kitty and she always tries to get away when I comb her. I am going to try the ShedMonster one instead. I really think it might work better for me. I wouldn't recommend it.
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I have three cats and a King Charles spaniel, love this vacuum, have had no problems with the animal hair.I would recomend this Vacuum to all pet owners. Hope this Helps you.