Barb in Louisiana

I have used a damp sponge and a dry rubber brush to get pet hair off of furniture when the lint roller couldn't get it all out. And then I resort to hand picking with a pair of tweezers. It's a pain, but I do like a clean furniture and quilts when I get through. I don't wash until I get everything off the quilt. Washing seems to force some of the hair into the fabric.

lynndianne

I always have enough hair on me and the house (2 cats and 1 dog) to make a couple more cats and another dog.

tessagin

I have one fur baby who shed a lot. Hair flies no matter how hard you try to keep it picked up. Before you give the quilt to whomever lightly wash in dye and fragrant free detergent (cold water works fine) then use dye and fragrant free dryer sheets. Immediately put into a clear plastic bag. I purchased the large storage bags like you use the vacuum on. You can also purchase Ziploc large storage at 4 per package. These are great. I have saved the zippered clear bags from when I purchased blankets years ago and have used them for storing Not sure if they make clear waste bags but if not in the grocery you can check office supply stores.

Krystyna

My studio is in the basement and the dogs rarely come down here unless I'm late with dinner! Nonetheless, I wash every quilt with a fragrance-free, gentle detergent and then put them into zip bags. For my own quilts and the sofa, brushing and lint rollers save the day.

fruitloop

It's not pet hair it's dander that causes allergic reactions. You can't see dander. If you have a pet in the house it's everywhere. A wash and dry and put the quilt in a bag.

QuiltinCats

I always vacuum and tape roll my charity quilts. After they are washed and rolled again, I store them inside space bags until they can be delivered.

Mitty

Mostly I accept that everything in the house (including me) is covered in fur. I don't allow pets in the laundry room, though, so I may be able to wash something and get it out of the house before it's covered again. I wouldn't give a quilt to someone who is allergic without their okay because I can't guarantee it won't have allergens trapped in it.

Jeanette Frantz

I know the dilemma this issue presents -- I really don't have an answer. At one time, we had three dogs (all fairly small -- none over 30 pounds). We don't have kitties -- we live in a rural area that is plagued with coyotes, who are usually fatal to kitties, so we don't have them. Our furbaby canines have all left us, one by one, and after losing the last one I just didn't have the heart to get another. We are still cleaning dog hair! I'm asthmatic, so I could never have a kitty in the house for that reason and the reason that our canines were insanely jealous! I desperately try to keep quilts clean --but I do wash and dry before gifting!

Jingle

My two little dogs do not shed. My cats are not allowed in my sewing. There are too many things for them to get into. My fabrics nor finished quilts do not have hair or dander on them. I wash and dry my quilts before donating them or giving them away.

minibarn

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who cleans and still has pet hair around. These are the first long haired dogs I've ever owned (actually they belong to DD & DS) and it just seems there is no end to the hair. Thank you everyone again for your replies, at least now I know what I need to, or can, do. Also, I will either check before donating or make note of the fact that we have pets when donating.