How to Remove Dog Hair From Velcro in 6 Fast Steps

Dogs are wonderful, but their hair can be upsetting to deal with. Whether your pup’s fur is caught in the Velcro strips, shoes, or carpets, it always seems like there’s a new place to find hair. Pulling dog hair from Velcro can be quite simple, especially if you follow the six-step process.

To remove dog hair from Velcro, brush the Velcro patch with a lint roller to remove the surface hair, then scrub the patch with a toothbrush or fine-tipped comb. Duct tape or packaging tape can remove deep dog hair from the Velcro strips, and you can use tweezers to get the rest.

Throughout this post, we’ll cover a step-by-step method to quickly remove dog hair from Velcro patches and strips without breaking a sweat. We’ll also talk about a few alternatives, so everyone can take on this common issue.

Quick tip: Brush your dog with the FURminator to prevent them from shedding too much, keeping your Velcro strips, shoes, and furniture free of hair and fur. I’ve personally used this tool and it’s significantly better than any other brush I’ve tried. It reaches below their top coat to pull fluffy, shedding hair that most combs would miss.

Brush the Dog Hair With a Lint Roller

Lint rollers are the go-to cleaning tool for many applications. In fact, it’s one of my main recommendations for cleaning a mousepad. Dog hair often find its way into Velcro patches because they’re porous and tangled. Once the fur gets into the Velcro, it’s incredibly hard to remove by hand.

Fortunately, a few scrubs with a lint roller often does an efficient job of removing surface debris. While you might not get every hair with a lint roller, it makes it much easier to do the remaining steps without messing up the Velcro or not being able to get all of the hair.

I suggest going against the grain of the Velcro patch since it forces the dog hair out of it. Rather than going with the Velcro patch’s fuzz, you’ll quickly remove the dog hair and be on your way to a hairless Velcro patch. Once you’re done with this step, head to the next section to learn why toothbrushes are great for Velcro dog fur issues.

Scrub the Velcro Strip With a Toothbrush

According to Velcro, one of the best ways to get hair out of their products is to scrub it with a toothbrush. Toothbrushes are often soft enough to prevent damage while stiff enough to brush out a lot of the remaining dog hair. Rough scrubbing is perfectly fine because the bristles aren’t strong enough to ruin anything.

However, I’d advise against using an electric toothbrush to get dog hair out of Velcro. They’re much more abrasive than traditional manual toothbrushes and can rip out the fuzz that attaches one Velcro patch to another. Instead, opt for a travel toothbrush or one you won’t need to use later on.

Nobody wants a toothbrush that’s covered in dog hair and pet dander, and you can get a spare one for quite cheap. Why not keep it in your cleaning supply kit so it’s always ready to go? You won’t have to get dog hair out of it after, too!

Use Duct Tape to Remove Dog Hair From Velcro

Duct tape or packaging tape work very well to remove pet hair, lint, dust, and other debris from Velcro patches. If the Velcro is stuck in the bristled side of the patch, you’re good to go. However, using tape too many times on the fuzzy side can rip out the strands and provide less adhesive.

Follow these steps:

1. Press the duct tape or packaging tape against the bristled Velcro patch firmly for 30 seconds. Holding it will let the tape grab as much dog hair as possible, limiting the amount of times that you have to repeat this process.
2. Quickly rip off the duct tape from one end to the other. Don’t go slowly or some of the hairs will likely fall back into the Velcro, making them more difficult to remove.
3. Check if there are any deep hairs or pet dander below the top level of bristles. If there are, it’s time to use the tweezers. If not, you’re good to go!

As you can see, tape is quite effective when you’re dealing with hair-covered Velcro products. It’s only good for the bristled side, but why not cut the job in half with one piece of tape? If you don’t want to use duct tape or you’re trying to remove fur from the fuzzy side of the Velcro patch, read on.

Comb the Velcro to Get Rid of the Hair

Kara Carrero shows a unique tool for removing debris from Velcro patches. It works like a comb but can dig deeper and won’t get dog fur in your hair styling products. If you don’t want to wait too long or you have a spare comb ready for the job, it’s time to dig into the Velcro patch.

Try these methods:

• Gently brush the Velcro from side to side with the comb. This suggestion is great for dealing with the fuzzy side of the Velcro patch since it won’t rip the strands out, leaving it less useful.
• If you’re combing the bristled portion of the Velcro strip, you can go against the grain and apply firm pressure. The bristles can take more of a beating and are typically easier to clean.
• Use a fine-tipped comb to scrub in short, rapid motions throughout the Velcro. Try to deal with one part of it before moving onto the next. This recommendation ensures you’ll remove all of the dog hair without leaving some of it behind.

You might not have specialized tools to clean Velcro, but almost everyone has a comb. Make sure the comb has thin bristles to push into the Velcro and get the fur out; Otherwise, you’ll be wasting your time. Hair picks and brushes typically don’t work, but they’re worth trying if they’re all you have at home.

Pull the Remaining Dog Fur From the Velcro With Tweezers

I have a full guide about how to remove dog hair from shoes that details how useful tweezers are throughout the article. Dog and cat hair fall on your Velcro patches and don’t come out with most tools, even if you’ve tried everything on the list above. However, tweezers work every time.

They might take a little longer to use, but tweezers let you pluck out each hair until the Velcro is clean enough to connect to the other side. Truthfully, you don’t need to remove every single dog hair, but it’s worth it if you have spare time on your hands.

Don’t Rip the Velcro With Another Strip

I know this isn’t a step, necessarily, but it’s a must-know for anyone cleaning their Velcro patches: Never continuously rip and press Velcro patches togehter. It might seem like an effective way to get dog hair out of the patches, but it loosens the fuzzy strands and prevents them from connecting to the bristled side.

In Conclusion

Whether you prefer combs, tape, tweezers, toothbrushes, or everything combined, removing dog hair from Velcro is easier than ever. Leaving a couple of hairs in the Velcro patch might seem harmless, but it drastically reduces the patch’s effectiveness. For the best results, get rid of all of the dog hair before you connect both sides of Velcro to each other.