Shedding
How to pick up pet hair before it hits the sofa
A mitt you wear while you pet picks up loose undercoat before it lands on the sofa or your clothes. Use a light hand the way the coat grows. It will not pull out mats, and it is not a substitute for a brush-out on a heavy coat.
What the mitt is doing
The rubber nubs grab hair that is already loose. If the pet flinches or you see skin, stop. Cats who like being petted usually accept a light pass along the back and sides. Short-coated dogs are the other fit. A matted coat still needs a brush or a groomer.
Wash it after a heavy week
Rinse the palm under warm water and hang the mitt to dry. Skip the dryer. The nubs are the part that holds the hair, so a rinse is the whole job. It is ready again once the palm is dry.
Mitt, seat cover, or both
The mitt works on the animal. A backseat cover works on the bench during a drive. They do not replace each other. The cover is also not a crash restraint. Use a harness made for the car if the dog rides along.
Which piece does which job
| Piece | Job | Wash | Not for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Sweep mitt | Loose hair while you pet | Rinse the palm and hang dry | Mats or irritated skin |
| Backseat Bridge cover | Hair and paws on the rear bench | Machine wash cold, hang dry | A crash restraint or a truck bed |