Car detailing can solve your doggy dilemmas

We love our pets to death, but many breeds have one resounding downside which is the trail of shedding hair and fur that they leave behind. There are a number of DIY tips that you can employ before you reach for the phone to contact your local car detailing company in Melbourne. 

Even when we take necessary precautions such as lining the seat with a rug before letting the dogs in, there is no doubt that hair will inevitably find its way onto the seat. Dogs get restless, and wriggle around to get comfortable, and so this well-intended rug may soon end up in a heap. What’s more, instead of resting in an easy to clean spot on the seat, the hair always seems to wedge itself in the most difficult places.

Obviously, you will first want to attack the seats with a vacuum, although be aware that this is only the first step to reduce the sheer amount. It is not the full solution, as it will miss a lot of strands. You will need to look to other methods in combination to have the best chance of getting it all.

If you happen to have a lint roller lying around, it may prove useful so it worth trying. However, don’t bother buying one especially for this purpose, as many pet owners report a stubborn resistance to dog hairs. A more reliable technique that uses a similar concept is duct tape. Wrap a piece around your hand, with the sticky side facing the outside. Make your way across the surface of the seats, pressing the tape down and ripping it up to gather the hair. Depending on the amount, you may need to replace the tape quite regularly; otherwise you risk just spreading the hair around. 

Some people have sworn by using the principles of static electricity to pick up the hair for them. We all know that cars are a perfect source of this kind of energy. How many times have you accidentally shocked someone or even yourself as you get out of a vehicle? Charge an inflated balloon by vigorously rubbing it against the car interior, and then slowly hover it above the dirty area. In theory, the hairs should lift off of the seat and cling to it. 

If this fails, you can try applying a fabric softener to the seats, which will loosen the debris and then make it easier to pick up. Beware with applying anything not intended for car seats to the material, try small dosages first as you risk staining or discoloring the surface. 

If you are considering a new vehicle and know that the family dog is going to accompany many of your vacations, it may be worthwhile opting for matte leather seats, as these are much more easily cleaned. Hair does not tend to cling, and any other spills or messes are also quickly wiped up, without seeping in to a material cover. 

If the solution proves elusive, or you don’t warm to the thought of hours of hard work, then it may be worth enlisting the helpful expertise of the professionals. Chat to Unsurpassed Vehicle Image at http://www.uvi.com.au/ to book a top car detailing service in Melbourne today.