If you've got a hairy pet like a cat or dog, you'll know how much of a nightmare it can be to try and control their shedding. It doesn't take long for your soft furnishings to become covered in hairs that can feel impossible to remove.

These hairs can cover your sofas, bed, carpets and rugs, and anywhere else that your animal hangs out regularly, including any pet beds or cat climbing frames you might own.

The most common way of trying to clean up these hairs is to get the vacuum cleaner out, as many brands sell specific vacuums that they claim can remove pet hair without it getting tangled in your machine.

However, these aren't always reliable, and for smaller areas like your sofa, they aren't very practical unless you have one that can detach into a smaller device.

Instead of relying on vacuums, one cat owner on Reddit claimed there's an even better tool you can use - and it'll only cost 80p.

The man shared a video on Reddit in which he could be seen using a squeegee to remove hair from his cat tower.

Squeegees are most commonly used to remove condensation from windows, but the stiff rubber is the perfect tool to drag across soft furnishings to shift pet hair and make it easy to pick up. What's more, you can pick up a cheap squeegee for as little as 80p from some shops.

He wrote on his video: "In case you didn't know, the squeegee is the king of pet hair removal."

And commenters were gobsmacked by the man's claims, with many saying they would try it out themselves.

One person said: "What?! I've got one of these in my junk drawer. I'm going to try this right now!" Another added: "Yes! I use it on the carpets, it's ridiculously satisfying!"

How to remove pet hair

To remove pet hair from furniture and upholstery, try the following steps:

1. Lint Roller: Roll it over the surface to pick up hair.
2. Rubber Gloves: Dampen a rubber glove and run your hand over the fabric; hair will stick to the glove.
3. Vacuum Cleaner: Use an upholstery attachment for best results.
4. Fabric Softener Spray: Lightly mist the area with a mixture of water and a small amount of fabric softener, then wipe with a cloth.

Or to remove from clothes, follow these tips:

1. Lint Roller or Tape: Press and lift to remove hair.
2. Dryer Trick: Toss clothes in the dryer for 10 minutes with a dryer sheet before washing.
3. Damp Sponge: Lightly wipe clothes to gather hair.

If you have pet hair over your floors, then follow this advice:

1. Vacuum Cleaner: Use one with a HEPA filter and pet hair attachment.
2. Rubber Broom: The rubber bristles attract and gather hair from hard floors and carpets.
3. Microfiber Mop: Great for hardwood or tile floors.

To prevent pet hairs from ruining your home, you should brush your pet regularly to reduce shedding. You can also consider using washable slip covers on furniture and keep lint rollers handy in high-traffic areas.