Disproportionate amount of effort for a small job!

I have a tartan blanket on top of my car boot carpet. Easy to take out and shake or put in the wash.

Allira

Poodles are well designed because they don't shed much fur!

(Sorry 😁)

Agreed, we have three standard poodles and no hairy carpet.

It is because the carpeting is synthetic and the static attracts the dog hair. I have no idea why estate cars don't have easily washable boots - designed by a man, probably!!!!

About 10 years ago, when I bought a "new" second hand car, the dogs did not go into it at all. After about four or five months, it was covered with flipping dog hair (2 x GRs and a Labradoodle)!!! How?

I used to use dampened rubber gloves, and just wipe my hands all over the carpet drawing together the hairs as I went. Was always pretty quick I found.

Aveline -
"Why would anyone intelligent chew something they can't eat?"
The British Dental Association recommends it - as long as it's sugar free. It helps to neutralise acid and can loosen debris between brushing. It can freshen breath and hold off hunger pangs to prevent snacking. I wouldn't give it to very young kids but as an adult I always have some on me. I'm careful to put the used stuff in a tissue before disposing of it.

I find the type of pot-scourer that basically is a synthetic sponge ideal for removing cat hairs from soft furnishings and carpets. I imagine they work just as well on dog hairs.

Wringe it out in cold water and draw it down the surface you need to clean. The wet hairs cling to it, and can them be removed before you wringe the sponge out again.

I've got a VW Golf and bought it a boot liner. If it gets really mucky (many a trip to the tip with garden rubbish..) I just get it out and hose it down. I don't know what you drive but check with a dealer - you can probably get one for your car.

Duct tape.

A rubber glove is good for dog hair. i have a chihuahua and believe me the amount of hair he sheds he should be bald!

Absolutely agree about the car boots and dog hairs. However, guess what - my new Honda Jazz has a plastic lined boot which is v easy to wipe clean! Unfortunately the elderly dog is no more.

Aveline

I simply can't stand seeing people mindlessly chewing. I automatically assume they must be thick. Judgemental I know, but why would anyone intelligent chew something they can't actually eat?

Very judgemental, lots of us have dry mouth syndrome constantly due to medication, chewing gum is the only thing that helps me and lots of others. I have tried everything believe me. Never judge a book by its cover. I honestly think it is you who sound thick!!

Seapebble

Aveline -
"Why would anyone intelligent chew something they can't eat?"
The British Dental Association recommends it - as long as it's sugar free. It helps to neutralise acid and can loosen debris between brushing. It can freshen breath and hold off hunger pangs to prevent snacking. I wouldn't give it to very young kids but as an adult I always have some on me. I'm careful to put the used stuff in a tissue before disposing of it.

Absolutely, as most adults do.

Like most adults, I clean my teeth regularly and maintain hydration by drinking. Thus I avoid walking around like a bovine ruminant.

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You can get boot liners. Wipe clean. We never have dog hairs in our boot or on the furniture. Dog free zone.

Well Aveline, this thicko takes exception to your rude bovine ruminant comment, I am a chewing gum liker,

Do what you like and I'll think what I like.

Childish

Aveline

I simply can't stand seeing people mindlessly chewing. I automatically assume they must be thick. Judgemental I know, but why would anyone intelligent chew something they can't actually eat?

I chew gum when I’m stressed, including when I’m driving in challenging traffic.

I make no apology if that offends anyone - I’d prefer not to be stressed, of course, but I find that chewing gum does help.

Everybody gets stressed sometimes. There are alternative ways to address this other than chemical gums. Chewing gum is just a habit. Seeing people chewing gum doesn't 'offend' me, it just makes me think less of them.

You could check the online handbook/Make and Model on the website whether there’s a boot mat available to fit your boot. Otherwise, you can buy universal ones and cut to size if necessary.

In the interim months and/or years (!) before butter and jam's excellent idea comes to fruition may I pass my "hot tip" on to all you frustrated doggy car boot cleaners?!! An old rubber glove. You know, the ones which have sprung an irritating tiny hole through which water gushes. Rubbed gently over carpets, upholstery and sometimes clothes, they do a fantastic job of picking up the hairs and fluff. Give this idea a go, it may save your sanity. Reuse and recycle! Save your pennies too! Maybe wait until the heatwave has passed - it's hot work! Good luck!

If you’re going to carry dogs or other dirty stuff most normal owners would buy a boot liner which is easy to take out and clean or even wash

As for the poster who suggested that you should be able to hose down the boot to clean it, don’t do that you probably have a lot of electronics under the floor, buy a van instead.

As I said earlier in the thread, I do have a boot cover, it is specific to my car, and it goes up the sides of the boot and the back of the seats too. However, it doesn’t stop the hairs getting stuck in the carpet, because they somehow get through (round the edges) of the liner, particularly on the sides of the boot, and down the area where the cover clips onto the headrests. I’m going to try the rubber gloves option, as my rubber brush worked better than the damp cloth or the vacuum cleaner on the really embedded hairs but wasnt flexible enough to reach everywhere, thanks everybody.

David49, read Casdon’s response as her comments reflect my experience.
I suspect I’m as ‘normal’ as Casdon and other dog owners. You clearly have no experience of dogs, especially labradors. They shed exceedingly despite always having thick, healthy coats