A realistic routine for busy pet parents
For pet lovers, a furry friend brings unconditional love, comfort, and companionship—but also one of the most persistent nuisances: pet hair everywhere. Whether it’s on your clothes, couch, or car seats, controlling pet hair is a daily challenge, especially for busy households.
The good news? You don’t need to spend hours every day cleaning to manage pet hair. By establishing a few quick, consistent habits, you can drastically reduce the amount of fur in your home and enjoy a cleaner space—even during shedding season.
This article introduces a realistic, low-effort daily routine for busy pet parents to keep pet hair under control, plus how smart tools like the Extravis V5 Robot Vacuum can help take care of cleaning for you.
🕒 Morning Routine (10–15 minutes total)
1. Quick Pet Grooming Session (5 mins)
Start the day by brushing your dog or cat—just a few minutes goes a long way in controlling loose hair before it ends up on your floor or furniture.
Tip: Keep a grooming brush by the door or your coffee maker as a reminder to do it while waiting for your morning routine to finish.
Daily brushing can reduce shedding by up to 90% in some breeds. — American Kennel Club
2. Run the Robot Vacuum (Set it and forget it)
Before leaving for work or errands, schedule your Extravis V5 Robot Vacuum to clean high-traffic pet areas. It intelligently maps your home, avoiding bowls, toys, and furniture while picking up embedded pet hair and dander.
The V5’s advanced LiDAR navigation ensures it never misses a spot, even under beds and couches, where fur loves to hide.
Pro Tip: Set your robot vacuum to clean during the time your pet is most active to maximize pickup.
🛋️ Midday or Evening Routine (15–20 minutes total)
3. Spot Clean Furniture (5 mins)
Keep a lint roller, pet hair glove, or handheld vacuum in living areas. Use it to clean your sofa, favorite chair, or throw pillows quickly.
Focus on areas where your pet naps or lounges—furniture is a major fur magnet.
Tools to keep nearby:
- Reusable lint brush
- Rubber gloves (slightly dampened)
- Cordless vacuum for upholstery
4. Shake Out Bedding and Blankets (5 mins)
Daily shaking of your pet’s bed, crate blankets, or any throws they use helps reduce the buildup of hair and keeps it from transferring to other surfaces.
If you have washable covers, throw them in the laundry once a week.
🚪 Before Bed (5–10 minutes)
5. Quick Floor Sweep or Mop (5 mins)
If you don’t have a robot vacuum or want to double down, do a quick dry mop or sweep in areas like the kitchen or entryway, where hair tends to gather.
Tip: Use an electrostatic dry mop to attract hair instead of spreading it around.
6. Tidy Pet Zones (5 mins)
Wipe down your pet’s food area, clean out any hair in water bowls, and tidy up their toys. These small areas can quickly become hairy and messy.
🧼 Weekly Add-Ons to Support Daily Habits
Even with a great daily routine, a bit of weekly deep cleaning makes a huge difference:
- Wash pet bedding and soft surfaces: Use a dryer sheet or pet hair remover in the wash to help loosen embedded fur.
- Vacuum under furniture and corners: Even with a robot vacuum, a manual vacuum pass in hard-to-reach places helps.
- Clean grooming tools: A clogged brush won’t work as well—rinse and remove collected hair weekly.
🐾 Realistic Tips for Busy Pet Parents
✅ 1. Prioritize High-Shedding Times
Most pets shed more in spring and fall. During these periods, consider grooming twice daily or running your robot vacuum twice a day.
✅ 2. Choose the Right Tools
Invest in cleaning tools that save time:
- Extravis V5 Robot Vacuum: Set it to clean daily while you're away.
- Microfiber cloths: Great for trapping fur on surfaces like shelves or baseboards.
- Washable couch covers: Easy to swap out and toss in the laundry.
✅ 3. Keep a “Pet Hair Kit” Handy
A small basket with a lint roller, glove, brush, and spray bottle can make daily touch-ups effortless.
🧠 The Psychology of Small Habits
A little cleaning every day is less overwhelming than letting hair pile up for a weekend blitz. These micro-actions are more manageable and effective in the long run, especially when aided by automation.
Let your tools work for you. By setting up your Extravis V5 to clean while you sleep or run errands, you're automatically cutting down on hair and allergens without lifting a finger.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Keeping pet hair under control doesn’t require a deep clean every day—just a simple, consistent routine. By building in a few daily habits that take only 10–20 minutes, you can enjoy a fresher, cleaner home without sacrificing your time or sanity.
And remember, you don’t have to do it alone. With tools like the Extravis V5 Robot Vacuum, designed specifically for pet households, you can automate one of the biggest chores and focus more on the joy your pets bring, not just the fur they leave behind.
Busy life? Shed the stress, not the hair.