What is a cat hair magnet?

If cleaning up your cat's fur has you ready to tear your own hair out, consider purchasing a cat hair magnet.

These delightful inventions come in a variety of forms. Some are large, arched brushes that your cat can rub against, effectively grooming herself. Others are small rubber tools that you can use to clean your furniture.

The term magnet is actually a bit misleading. Although the products are designed to trap cat hair, they are not technically magnets. The rubber bristles in these products generate an electrostatic charge that helps attract and hold loose fur. Then you can easily vacuum it up &ndash before it sticks to your rug and furniture.

&ndash Dr. Larry McDaniel, DVM for the “Purina® Animal Instincts” Podcast Series

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