FurZapper Pet Hair Remover for Laundry, 2 Pack - Reusable Dog & Cat Hair Remover Tool As Seen on Shark Tank - Removes Pet Fur, Hair, Lint, Dander From Clothes & Laundry - Use 1 FurZapper Per Pet

This product works really well, but there are some subtleties to keep in mind. I should mention that I rarely write reviews, but I thought some people might benefit from this, so here it goes. I have one cat, no other pets.. two person household and the cat lays everywhere, including on us. Very floofy long haired cat. I bought a two pack of furzappers about 8 months ago and I found two were pretty ineffective, so I bought another two pack right away and use 4 total in each washcycle and dry cycle. I found these work very well, when used "properly". Some thing to note: 1) When you use in the washcycle, place these on top of your clothes so they work "top to bottom" in the cycle. If you drop them in the bottom of the washer and place clothes on top, they are less effective. 2) You need to rinse off all hair and lint from these after each use. I do this after a wash cycle and after a dry cycle. Again, for best results. 3) When you place these in the dryer, it is SO Important to not toss them in first, up against the dryer drum. Place 1/2 your clothes in first, then the furzappers... then more clothes to cover them. They work better this way. 4) Do not use fabric softener, dryer sheets or wool dry balls with furzappers. Wool dry balls render them pointless. Note: the furzappers WILL stick to the sides of your dryer. They are still effective that way but are much more effective when they are being tossed around with the clothes. They remove much more fur and lint that way. You will see this yourself. If you hang dry clothes you can still use furzappers! When your clothes are mostly dry (best to have just a tiny small amount of moisture remaining) just place them in the dryer on the Airpuff (no heat) setting and they do a very good job of removing leftover fur/hair. I should also mention, they work better on some types of fabrics than on others. I have seen some cotton shirts that just don't get the same results as other cotton shirts... quite odd. But then again, every shirt is different. I bought another set of two furzappers (now, 6 total) and use them for all my clothes. This is the best method or removing fur.. again, nothing is perfect but these are quite good. I gave 5 stars, but it's more like a 4.5... Certainly the best option available for removing fur but they are not magic fix all that petlovers will hope for. Best of luck!

To say this product is useless is to acknowledge that it’s a product with an intended purpose. I can’t even bring myself to that. I used exactly as directed. Didn’t use fabric softener. I even used two in the wash just to make sure they collected as much hair as possible. I have two cats and I occasionally dog-sit a Bernese Mountain dog. My cats shed a normal amount, nothing excessive but enough to stick to clothes. In the washes I did with only cat hair clothes, I noticed no difference whatsoever in the amount of hair on the clothing. I also didn’t observe hair collected on either of these paw-shaped paperweights. Same thing in the dryer. No difference in amount of hair on clothing, no hair stuck to either paw. I thought maybe there wasn’t enough pet hair on my clothes for these little suckers to really shine and do their job. So I used them again, but this time in a load of laundry that had the dog hair on it. Anyone with a Bernese mountain dog knows they shed enough hair to make your very own Bernese mountain area rug. Results were the same. I had the same amount of hair on the clothing as if I hadn’t used these. Both paws came out of the washer and dryer clean and hair free- that is to say, the hair was still stuck to my clothing. Now, this would be wonderful if I was trying to clean the paws and not the clothes, but highly ineffective if the sole purpose of the paws was to collect hair. Aside from the money I wasted on these, I’m slightly annoyed that I had to skip the fabric softener for those loads of laundry since these paws don’t play nice with fabric softener. Sometimes I still throw the paws in the wash as a little joke just to see if they’ll wake up and serve their intended purpose. I’ve tried every combination of hot and cold water, very hairy to barely hairy loads of laundry. But alas, the joke is always on me because they haven’t worked once. You too can play this little game if you want to roll the dice and spend your money. Just know that the paws will always win and stare back at you mockingly when they emerge the washer and dryer completely hair free.

I have two cats with very thick undercoats (translation: year-round shedding), and I wear a lot of black. I can confirm that the FurZapper absolutely does help, especially in the dryer. I now use it instead of dryer sheets, actually. I can tell its working because I have to empty the lint trap every other time I use the dryer (before I only had to empty it once every ten or so uses). Unfortunately, FurZapper doesn't seem to work at all in the washing machine. It does say in the directions that fabric softener reduces the effectiveness, but as far as I can tell, fabric softener nullifies its effectiveness in the washer... I've tried adding multiple FurZappers to the washer and running medium loads as "large" -- both suggestions on the package -- but neither seemed to do much good. The only time FurZapper worked in the washer was on the 'cat towels', which I didn't use fabric softener on. I use fabric softener because it increases the lifespan of my clothing, and I'm not willing to give that up to make this product more effective. I give this product 3 stars for working so well in the dryer, though I very much wish that it would work in the washer when fabric softener was being used. And I've given it a fourth star because it comes with clear, direct instructions and 100% frustration-free packaging.

Update: after 3 months of heavy use (3+loads daily) and careful observation I began using these in my front load washer WITH Kirkland liquid fabric softener. My machine is a very new model (LG thinq washer tower) and it only injects softener during the last 15 minutes or so of runtime and then immediately spins all the liquid from the tub for the remainder of the time the softener is mixed within the tub with the fabric. Sorry if that doesn’t make sense, I’m trying to be thorough to help other potential buyers. They are still working extremely well despite me going against manufacturers recommendations and are still able to grab hair from fabric to be released with the drain water or into the lint trap. The external texture of the fur zappers hasn’t changed but they have become softer after many many uses in the washer and dryer. I have added these to my regular subscribe and save order to be delivered every 6 months and will continue to be a supporter of this product. Seriously… they are such a game changer for a home with furry family members. I was so excited when I ordered these and started hoarding laundry In anticipation of their arrival. When I opened the packaging I was so disappointed when I read that they could not be used with fabric softener or dryer sheets. Usually i research products thoroughly before clicking buy, but I must’ve jumped the gun. I decided to give them a try since I don’t use softener on pet laundry specifically anyhow. In the front load washer I noticed significantly less hair collected in the front of the machine and on the window once the load was finished. There was minimal hair stuck to the fur zapper (this is normal if you’ve read the instructions) but I washed it off with a bit dish soap under running water anyhow. It came clean very easily. Tossed them into the dryer with the load and the laundry did come out with less hair than usual. The lint trap had more fuzz, debris and fur than average. The next load I washed as directed with no softener. I always do a pre wash or extra rinse cycle because of all the pet hair so after the first wash and rinse cycle was completed I removed the fur zappers, washed them off and set aside, added my softener and in wash scent boosters and set my machine to rinse and spin. Popped them in the dryer and they worked great with the load I had used softener and scent crystals on. This is slightly more work than my regular routine as it involves more than just pressing buttons but does effectively remove significant amounts of hair so I will continue to use the fur zappers and will actually be ordering a few more sets to accommodate all our animals as the instructions say to use 2 per animal. We have a large bristle-y haired dog, a Rottweiler with med length hair and a fluffy undercoat, a super fluffy XL golden retriever and one cat. I’m always on the lookout for new ways to cut down on pet hair that involve less labor intensive work for me and that don’t create a lot of excess trash/waste so reusable items that work well are perfect! Very pleased with this product! A final disclaimer…. Some fabric softeners contain silicones, and fur busters are made of silicone. When silicone products touch they want to become one, this can make the fur zapper sticky and tacky which could potentially ruin clothing and/or the laundry machines. I fully trust my washer to remove all access softener or I wouldn’t have risked it. You could potentially do a spot test and let a drop of your preferred brand of softener sit on the zapper for an extended amount of time and see what happens. If that area melts you could easily clip that section off and use the product as directed and know that it will not harmoniously work with your softener instead of learning the hard way!

I purchased several different products and will share my feedback of each here, for those who are comparison shopping. I have always been a pet owner, but recently adopted a terrier. White hair, short, wiry, sticks to EVERYTHING. I have never had as much trouble with pet hair as I do now. I needed major help removing the hair from my leather couch, my bedding, and my clothes. Sweepa Duo Rubber Brush: this worked best on my couch. It was a bit labor intensive, for me at least, because the pet hair had become embedded in the leather. We have a large sectional, so by the time I had wiped the sides, backs, and seats of the couch, I was winded and about 30 min had passed. I had tried a bunch of other products prior to this, and even the at-home latex glove trick, to no avail. While hairs were still present on the couch, this tool provided the most relief. Fur Zapper 2-pack pet hair remover: I wanted to love this, but it just didn't work for me. I see no less hair on clothes now than I did before I purchased these. I also followed the suggestion to run dirty clothes in the dryer for a few minutes to "loosen" the pet hair prior to washing. I did find some pet hair in the lint trap after this, but not enough to take this extra step in my opinion. Delomo Pet Grooming Glove: Our dogs actually really enjoyed being groomed with this glove, and we got an enormous amount of hair off the two of them. It felt great to see it come off on the glove instead of floating around my house, so this product is a keeper! Gonzo Pet Hair Lifter sponge: this worked best on my clothes. The terrier's hair has a way to get embedded in material, making it so hard to get out. My sticky tape rolls would only go so far. I would leave the house about 75% hair-free. This sponge really did get up a lot of hair that was "stuck" in sweaters. I did notice that after a few swipes, the hair that had been removed by the sponge would get transferred to the sweater again. I had a hard time getting the hair off the sponge, until I tried this...after a few passes with the sponge, I would take my sticky tape roller and run it all over the sponge to pick up the hair on it, then go back to my sweater with the sponge, and repeat. I have yet to find a product that works effectively across multiple surfaces. If anyone has a suggestion, please share! But I am pleased with the rubber brush for my couch, the glove for pet grooming, and the pet hair lifter for clothes. I would not purchase the fur zapper again.

Our house has 2 short hair dogs (60lbs and 100lbs) and a cat (15lbs). I purchased a two pack of the FurZapper Pet Hair Remover in hopes that it would help keep hair from clogging up the washing machine when I laundered the dog beds. I do so weekly. I used both FurZappers in the washer and in the dryer as instructed and did not see much pet hair on either of them at the end of the laundry cycle, nor did I notice any less hair in my machine that I had the clean out. I had thought if they worked I would but multiple to include in every load. However, I say no difference in my test loads. I'll keep the items because they aren't hurting anything, but they aren't helping either so I wouldn't recommend.

I really like FurZappers. They’re not the perfect answer, they are the best solution I’ve found so far. We have 6 indoor/outdoor cats, so we have plenty of hair to go around. Not 100% effective but I would say my clothing has at least 70-75% less hair after washing and drying with FurZappers. Here are some of my observations. I’ve been using them for over six months and now have 3 sets of two. It seems the more you use, the better they work. I put one color in the washer and the other in the dryer. When the load is finish, I switch them around as they lose their stickiness in the dryer and will gain it back in the washer. That way I don't have to rinse them off between dryer loads and it keeps them looking nice and clean. I have never had color bleeding problems, color bleeding onto my clothing and I use them in both the washer and dryer every load. It's obvious by reading some of the reviews that some of the reviewers don't have a good understanding how Fur Zappers work. I'm not an expert but they are not intended to catch and collect the hair and then be pulled off and thrown away at the end of the cycle. Instead, they are very sticky and as they drift by the clothing, they grab or pull the hair loose from the fabric just enough so that it winds up floating out with the wastewater in your washer or the lint filter in your dryer – They don’t collect the hair, they loosen it. The only big negative I’ve found with FurZappers - I think they are a too pricey for what they are but worth it for the job they do. I plan to buy at least one more set making a total of four per machine. I have a front loading, heavy duty washer and dryer. It seems the more FurZappers you have, the better they work especially when you have lots of hair. At some point, I’m sure you could have too many. I don’t think they work well if the hair has been matted down deep into the fiber. It might take some brushing before washing and several washings to loosen the hair in that case. Different fabrics will hold onto and embed the hair more than others. The density of the material’s nap and the more engrained the hair makes it more difficult for the hair to remove it.

These pet hair removers didn't collect one bit of hair or lint when used in the washing machine, though they're admittedly somewhat more effective in the dryer. Here's why they don't work in the washer as advertised (and I'm embarrassed that I didn't figure it out after the first use): when the discs are dry, they're tacky and sticky to the touch, so you can see how they would attract pet hair/stray threads/lint very well. But get them wet, and they're slick (which is why the product description mentions that pet hair rinses off them easily), so nothing sticks to them. I'd given up using them in the washer since I found them effective only in the dryer (though digging them out of of their hiding places in sheets, pant legs and sleeves can time-consuming -- I find reusable wool dryer balls to work much better, and they cut down on drying time as well). But as it's the time of year when pets shed their winter coats, I'm spending a good portion of my day brushing/grooming, lint rolling, sweeping, vacuuming, repeat. So in desperation, after attempting pre-lint removal by roller taping every piece of laundry before I washed it, I gave the discs another try in the washer. But as before, they came out of the washer hair-free, though I'm not so sure my clothes are! Then it occurred to me to try a little experiment: after brushing the cat today, I took some of the fur and put it in a basin of water, then swished one of the disks through it. While some of the hair briefly got caught in the disc, it quickly slipped off with another swish. Which is what I guess is happening when the washer is agitating, if any hair/lint is attaching to the disc in the first place. So I can now save myself the disappointment of trying to use the discs in the washer again and hoping for a better result, because that experiment proves that while these discs are a good idea in theory, not so much in practice! If you're in the market for a pet chew toy, a jumbo teething ring for a baby, or a tiny trivet, you're in luck. But as for being effective when used in a washer, unfortunately, not in my experience.