I put a bevy of hair removal solutions to the test and found the best options for keeping your home fur-free

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When I first adopted my three cats Frankie, Joy and Olive, I was prepared for playtime, cuddles and upgrading my phone storage to have room for all of the photos I’d take of them. I was not as prepared for the sheer amount of fur three cats produced simply by existing. Since my cats have both light and dark hair, it’s not easy to hide their fur.

At times, it would be easier to leave my condo coated in a layer of cat fur at all times – but with the right tools, tidying up becomes much easier. It turns out, depending on the fabric makeup of your furniture and clothing, you’ll need a variety of tools to keep your home spotless. To find the very best hair removal tools, I looked into what was on the market and tried a variety of methods to see which ones worked the most efficiently. I also consulted a cleaning expert and cat behavioralist to find out just what works most purrfectly for our homes with furry friends.