Beat the Shed: Easy Ways to Manage Pet Hair (and Why HEPA Filters Help)

Picture this. It’s late. You just came back from work, all you can think of is to plop yourself on the sofa, cuddle your furbabies, and have a hot meal to nourish your body. 

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But come on, want the real tea? That is far from reality. Let me tell you what the universal occurrence is for furparents. You come home, exhausted. You miss your little pawkids, so you crouch down and carry them in your arms. But when you put them down, what do you see? Your clothes! Covered with fur patches! Your eyes hit the floor, and yes, there is fur EVERYWHERE—all over your floor, your coffee table, everywhere. 

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That’s ‘ruff’, isn’t it? How can I maintain a clean home with pets? We’ll get to that in a bit. 🙂

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Why does shedding happen?

Seasonal Changes

One of the main reasons is seasonal changes. Your dogs and cats shed more during spring and autumn to adjust their coats. During spring, they shed to lose their heavy winter coat, and during autumn, they shed their light summer coat to prepare for winter. In Malaysia, since it is hot and humid all year round, the constant temperature causes steady shedding all year round.

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Breed and Coat Type

Some canine breeds like Huskies, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds are the heaviest ‘shedders’ of them all. Feline breeds that shed a lot are typically cats that have thick, long hair, such as Maine Coons, Persians, and Ragdolls. If you have any of these breeds, be prepared for the fur avalanche that is coming your way.

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Health Issues

Other than those two, underlying health issues can also cause shedding heavier than usual. Issues like poor diet, stress, hormonal issues, or parasites can affect your furkids from the inside out. You have to be attentive to spot any symptoms as early as possible and bring them for regular vet visits.

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What can you do?

Here comes the crucial part: what can you do to tackle the visible fur, aka the tumbleweeds that are rolling across your floor, and the invisible fur that is floating in the air and hiding in fabrics?

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Tackling Visible Fur

Brush Your Furkids Regularly

If your pawpals are heavy shedders, you brush them daily. Moderate shedders can do weekly brushing, but always, use the right tools. Slicker brushes are for long-haired pets, rubber grooming gloves for short-haired pets, and for double-coated breeds? You have to get a deshedding tool to make sure the session is thorough. You can see a significant change, trust me.

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Bathe Appropriately

Bathing your fluffballs can be a bit time-consuming, but it is worth it. For dog breeds that shed A LOT, using deshedding shampoo once every 4-6 weeks should do the trick. Cats rarely need a shower unless they are very dirty, but a grooming wipe session generally cleans them up pretty well. Remember to use wipes that are made for these sessions!

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Lint Rollers and Pet Hair Remover Tools

Next on the list, lint rollers and pet remover tools. Once you are a committed furparent, lint rollers will be a household essential. Lint rollers are essential to clean up your clothes before you leave the house. Pet hair removal tools on the other hand are for your fabric furniture. Vacuum will be your best friend too, considering you won’t be able to sweep the fur off the floor because it will just float around and settle down again on your floor and furniture.

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Handling Invisible Fur

Invisible fur is the trickiest of them all. These fur are small and usually linger in the air with other microscopic particles, like pet dander. Combined, they can be insidious, causing allergies, blocking your AC filters, polluting your indoor air, and settling in nooks and crevices you don’t even know! 

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Look at Hidden Areas and Soft Furnishings

These are areas that are usually overlooked. Look behind your TV cabinet, under the bed, behind the sofas, and behind your fridge. You will be surprised at how much fur can settle in these areas. Use vacuum to suck up these suckers, at least once every 2-3 weeks. Soft furnishings in your house, like sofas, beddings, and carpets, are also places you will want to look at. Change and wash them frequently to prevent fur from settling in and building up.

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Diet Tips

If they are healthy, their coat is shiny, fur stays in place longer and eventually, the shedding decreases. Look out for food made with high-quality protein, containing Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids as well as Vitamin E, Vitamin B7 and Zinc. These ingredients nourish our four-legged friends from the inside out. Nonetheless, we need to give them proper hydration too. Keep fresh water available at all times!

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Air Purifier with HEPA filters

Last but not least, air purifier with True HEPA filters. It grabs the tiny hairs and dander you can’t see, before they even end up on your furniture, saving you so much time from all those cleaning tasks. Now you can spend more time with your whisker friends without having to worry about causing a fur storm whenever you turn on the fan! 

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True HEPA filters are made to trap particles like pet dander, dust mites, pollens, bacteria, and even mold spores, which means you will be breathing clean air that is free from fur, allergens, and odour. Just pop 1 near your pet’s favorite hangout or where they shed the most, making sure it is away from walls and furniture for optimum airflow and let it quietly keep your air clean, and your time free. Also, have one unit per main room because fur travels more than you think!

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For pet owners who want powerful performance, sleek designs and the option to choose the kind of filters you want in your air purifier, look no further! 

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Coway recently came up with Air Matching Filter to offer a more personalized choice for pet parents! You can choose from 3 different models - Storm II, Lombok III, Noble II while having multiple filter options to choose from! Their pet filter removes up to 96% of pet odour by eliminating hydrogen sulfide and ammonia from the surrounding. 

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Storm II is built to optimize air circulation because it is much bigger and quieter compared to its predecessors while keeping the energy consumption low. 

Lombok III features a comprehensive 6-step filtration system while being able to cover up to 50m².

Noble II boosts a selection of designs to fit your style while having a 4D multi-dimensional system, pulling in air from all sides while covering 67m².

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You know what is the best part? Every 4 months, the team at Coway will remind you to change your filter and you can choose the type of filter to use depending on your lifestyle and environment needs.

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Keeping pet fur under control is all about a mix of smart grooming, regular cleaning, and a little strategic planning, but if you really want to take it to the next level, get yourself an air purifier. It’s the ultimate secret weapon for catching the fur and dander that brushing and vacuuming can’t. Your home will feel fresher, your air will be cleaner, and you’ll finally win the fur battle—one breath at a time. Draft #2 TO POST

Beat the Shed: Easy Ways to Manage Pet Hair (and Why Pet Filters Help)

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Picture this. It’s late. You just came back from work, all you can think of is to plop yourself on the sofa, cuddle your furbabies, and have a hot meal to nourish your body. 

‍

But come on, want the real tea? That is far from reality. Let me tell you what the universal occurrence is for furparents. You come home, exhausted. You miss your little pawkids, so you crouch down and carry them in your arms. But when you put them down, what do you see? Your clothes! Covered with fur patches! Your eyes hit the floor, and yes, there is fur EVERYWHERE—all over your floor, your coffee table, everywhere. 

‍

That’s ‘ruff’, isn’t it? How can I maintain a clean home with pets? We’ll get to that in a bit. 🙂

‍

Why does shedding happen?

Seasonal Changes

One of the main reasons is seasonal changes. Your dogs and cats shed more during spring and autumn to adjust their coats. During spring, they shed to lose their heavy winter coat, and during autumn, they shed their light summer coat to prepare for winter. In Malaysia, the constant temperature keeps shedding happening all year.

‍

Breed and Coat Type

Some canine breeds like Huskies, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds are the heaviest ‘shedders’ of them all. Feline breeds that shed a lot are typically cats that have thick, long hair, such as Maine Coons, Persians, and Ragdolls. If you have any of these breeds, be prepared for the fur avalanche that is coming your way.

‍

Health Issues

Other than those two, underlying health issues can also cause shedding heavier than usual. Issues like poor diet, stress, hormonal issues, or parasites can affect your furkids from the inside out. You have to be attentive to spot any symptoms as early as possible and bring them for regular vet visits.

‍

What can you do?

Here comes the crucial part: what can you do to tackle the visible fur, aka the tumbleweeds that are rolling across your floor, and the invisible fur that is floating in the air and hiding in fabrics?

‍

Tackling Visible Fur

Brush Your Furkids Regularly

If your pawpals are heavy shedders, you brush them daily with the right tools. Moderate shedders should be brushed weekly. Slicker brushes are for long-haired pets, rubber grooming gloves for short-haired pets, and for double-coated breeds? You have to get a deshedding tool to make sure the session is thorough. You can see a significant change, trust me!

‍

Bathe Appropriately

Bathing your fluffballs can be a bit time-consuming, but it is worth it. For dog breeds that shed A LOT, using deshedding shampoo once every 4-6 weeks should do the trick. Cats rarely need a shower unless they are very dirty, but a grooming wipe session generally cleans them up pretty well. Remember to use wipes that are made for these sessions!

‍

Lint Rollers and Pet Hair Remover Tools

Next on the list, lint rollers and pet hair remover tools. Once you are a committed furparent, lint rollers will be a household essential. Lint rollers are essential to clean up your clothes before you leave the house. Pet hair removal tools on the other hand are for your fabric furniture. Vacuum will be your best friend too. Sweeping will not work because fur just floats around and settles back on your floor and furniture.

‍

Handling Invisible Fur

Invisible fur is the trickiest of them all. These fur are small and usually linger in the air with other microscopic particles, like pet dander. Combined, they can be sneaky, causing allergies, blocking your AC filters, polluting your indoor air, and settling in corners you didn’t even notice.! 

‍

Look at Hidden Areas and Soft Furnishings

These are areas that are usually overlooked. Look behind your TV cabinet, under the bed, behind the sofas, and behind your fridge. You will be surprised at how much fur can settle in these areas. Use your vacuum to suck up those sneaky fur bunnies every 2-3 weeks. Soft furnishings in your house, like sofas, beddings, and carpets, are also places you will want to look at. Change and wash them frequently to prevent fur from settling in and building up.

‍

Diet Tips

If they are healthy, their coat is shiny, fur stays in place longer and eventually, the shedding decreases. Look out for food made with high-quality protein, containing Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids as well as Vitamin E, Vitamin B7 and Zinc. These ingredients nourish our four-legged friends from the inside out. Nonetheless, we need to give them proper hydration too. Keep fresh water available at all times!

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Air Purifier with Pet filters

Last but not least, an air purifier. An air purifier is a must-have for every household that has pets. They work overtime to keep your house clean and air fresh, making sure your health is taken care of!

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But do you know that different air purifiers come with different filters? If you want a filter for your home with pets, always choose one that is made just for pets! 

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If you are a pet owner looking for powerful performance, a sleek design, and the option to choose customizable filters for your air purifier, look no further! 

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Coway recently came up with Air Matching Filter Programme to offer a more personalized choice for pet parents! You can choose from 3 different models - Storm II, Lombok III, Noble II while having multiple filter options to choose from! Their pet filter can remove up to 99.4% of pet odour from your house.

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Storm II is built to optimize air circulation because it is much bigger and quieter compared to its predecessors, while keeping the energy consumption low. 

Lombok III features a comprehensive 6-step filtration system while being able to cover up to 50m².

Noble II boosts a selection of designs to fit your style while having a 4D multi-dimensional system, pulling in air from all sides while covering 67m². Not to mention, they came up with a new feature for complete pet-friendly air care. This feature is a combination of Pet Mode and Air Matching Pet Filter made to tackle pet hair, dander, and odours at the same time!  

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You know what is the best part? Every 4 months, the team at Coway will remind you to change your filter, and you can choose the type of filter to use depending on your lifestyle and environmental needs.

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Keeping pet fur under control is all about a mix of smart grooming, regular cleaning, and a little strategic planning, but if you really want to take it to the next level, get yourself an air purifier. It’s the ultimate secret weapon for catching the fur and dander that brushing and vacuuming can’t. Your home will feel fresher, your air will be cleaner, and you’ll finally win the fur battle—one breath at a time. 

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