'I wish I'd discovered it years ago' – the pre-vacuuming hack every pet owner should do before holiday guests arrive, and how to get your paws on it

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With four dogs at home, vacuuming can be a real chore to keep on top of. And, with holiday hosting just around the corner, I'm on a mission to get my carpets looking as clean, plush, and fur-free as possible.

That's why I'll be picking up the Uproot Cleaner Pro Pet Hair Removal Tool available at Amazon during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, which end today – it's now at its lowest ever price.

Here's why I think it's essential for keeping a clean home when you have pets.

This $15 carpet scraper makes vacuuming pet hair easy

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

To find out whether this Uproot Cleaner Pro Pet Hair Removal Tool available at Amazon really will help to make using my best vacuum for pet hair easier, I spoke to someone who swears by theirs – Punteha van Terheyden, head of Solved here at Homes & Gardens.

She says, 'I have two cats that shed a lot and a house that is 85% carpet. That means vacuuming alone isn't enough, even with the best vacuum. That's why our household has the bi-weekly task of using these nifty carpet rakes to pull up dust, dander, and deeply embedded fur from our carpets,' which also has the added benefit of being a brilliant cleaning tip for those with pet dander allergies.

'As I have to consider my chronic pain when cleaning, and limited on mobility,' Punteha continues, 'my husband lends a hand for this task, but it's still doable in short bursts, even if you are in pain, fatigued, or injured.

'Stick with smaller zones to keep the manual strain low, and the impact on your carpets high. Every time we use these, it pulls up a shocking amount of hair and dust, and makes our carpets look brand new.'

If that's not convincing enough, this clever carpet scraper removes even the most embedded of dander, helping to make carpet fluffy again, and requires no batteries, sticky rolls, or vacuum bags, helping you to be more sustainable at home and to save money at the same time.

It's not just suitable for carpets, either. You can also use this cleaning tool on all non-knit fabrics, from upholstered couches and chairs, to your clothes, and to make washing dog beds fair easier, too.

Plus, it's quick, easy, and, dare we say it, fun to use.

Punteha's ginger and white cat next to a carpet scraper with a pile of cat hair and her hand with red nail polish holding the scraper over a dark grey carpet

Punteha's cat, Garfield, and a pile of his fur and dust pulled up with a carpet scraper.

(Image credit: Punteha van Terheyden / Future)

Like Punteha, almost 20,000 shoppers have also given this carpet scraper a five-star review. As one user, Michelle Kim, puts it, 'Finally, a pet hair remover that actually works!'

They explain, 'As a long-time pet owner, I’ve tried just about every tool on the market to keep my furniture, rugs, and car hair-free, and I can confidently say the Uproot Cleaner Pro is in a league of its own. From the moment I tried it, I could tell it was designed with real pet hair problems in mind.

'The edge design is ingenious as it grabs every strand of hair without damaging fabric or upholstery. I’ve used it on my couch, carpet, pet towers, and even the car seats, and it literally pulls up hair that other brushes and lint rollers leave behind. The ergonomic handle makes repeated use comfortable, and the scraper works quickly without feeling like a chore.

'What sets this apart from other pet hair removers is how thorough it is across different surfaces. Even stubborn hair embedded in rugs comes up effortlessly. Cleanup is also easy. Just run it under water or wipe the collected hair off the scraper.

'If you’ve ever felt frustrated by pet hair that seems impossible to remove, this tool is a game-changer. It’s efficient, versatile, and genuinely saves time, making it one of the best investments for any pet household. Honestly, I wish I’d discovered it years ago!'

So, take it from Punteha and Michelle, or another user who dubs it an 'excellent cleaning tool,' and make this essential for pet owners part of your routine. It will help to banish pet odors, too, and guarantee a fresh and comfortable home that's ideal for both you, your furry friends, and any guests you're hosting over the holidays.

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We're also big fans of the Mr. Siga lint roller for pet hair removal here at Homes & Gardens.

Alongside the best pet hair vacuums, your floors will never look cleaner.

Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens last year, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. With previous contributions in Livingetc and Motorsport Magazine, she produces content for the Solved section on the website, focusing on clever tips and tricks to keep your home beautiful, organized and clean. She also has a Master's degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a love for inspiring interiors and architecture.

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