How to Get Pet Hair Out of a Washing Machine

Wash a pet bed, a blanket your cat sleeps on, or just your own clothes after a day of cuddles, and some of that fur doesn't leave with the rinse water. It clings to the drum, works into the rubber door seal, and clogs the filter — and once it's in there, it transfers onto whatever you wash next, pet-related or not.

Why normal detergent doesn't clear it

Detergent is built to lift dirt and oil, not fur. Fur is fibrous and grips onto rubber seals and drum surfaces in a way regular washing doesn't dislodge — which is why machines used for pet bedding often develop a lingering smell and a fur residue that shows up on unrelated loads.

What to do about it

Run an empty wash with a Machine Tablet every few pet-bedding washes. The effervescent formula works through a normal cycle to break down fur and odour clinging to the drum and filter, so the next real load — pet blanket or not — comes out cleaner. It's not a detergent replacement; it works alongside your normal wash specifically on what your detergent leaves behind.

Other quick habits that help

• Give pet bedding a quick pass with the All-Surface Tool before it goes in the machine — less fur going in means less fur left behind.
• Check and clear the filter after washing anything pet-related; that's usually where the worst of it collects.
• Wash pet bedding separately from clothing where you can, so any residue that does linger doesn't transfer onto what you wear.

This is one part of a bigger fur problem — see our full guide to clearing pet hair from sofas, car seats and carpets for the rest. Every Meoggy tool ships with the 30-Day Fur-Free Promise.