Lilly Brush Mini Pet Hair Detailer

Pet hair that stays threaded through car upholstery after vacuuming calls for a different motion. The Lilly Brush Mini Pet Hair Detailer uses a rubber blade to pull embedded fur out of fabric. Hold it at a slight angle and work in short, rake-like strokes with moderate pressure, then vacuum up the loosened hair. The blade does the picking-out work that suction can miss.

Hair type matters here. This tool is intended for medium to coarse or wiry hair, including the outer coat of many dogs and the fur of short-haired cats. Fine, long, clingy hair, such as the undercoat of many longer-haired pets, falls outside its recommended use. Match it to the fur covering your seats before adding it to the cleaning kit.

The compact, reusable design makes sense for pet owners tackling car mats, cargo-area fabric, or a stubborn patch on the couch. There are no elaborate instructions, but there is manual work: short strokes across the fabric before another pass with the vacuum. Its particular appeal is dealing with the hair left behind after the rest of the cleaning is done.