What workarounds did people try for "How to get stubborn pet hair and smell out of blankets"?

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Community members documented 38 workarounds:
1. Using laundry detergent and odor blaster scent
2. Using multiple lint rollers
3. Putting the blanket in the dryer repeatedly
4. Soaking in OxiClean or laundry sanitizer
5. Using a lint rake, fabric comb, or stiff brush
6. Soaking in diluted white vinegar
7. Applying an enzymatic cleaner or urine remover and letting it sit before wiping
8. Using a dedicated carpet cleaner machine like the Little Green machine
9. Soaking the area with a mixture of hot water and liquid dish soap to soften it, then gently scraping it up
10. Throwing the bedding in the washer every few days
11. Using eco-friendly washing papers with little to no scent
12. Tossing something that smells like the owner into the crate
13. Brushing the dog every other day
14. Washing dog beds at high temperatures with hair-dissolving solutions
15. Using a lint roller before washing
16. Putting sponge-like items in the washer to gather fur
17. Accepting living with the hair and using a lint roller afterward
18. Wiping fur off with wet hands and washing clothes inside out
19. Adding vinegar to the rinse cycle instead of with the detergent.
20. Using enzymatic cleaners like Nature's Miracle or OdoBan
21. Using a Bissell Green Machine or carpet extractor
22. Applying baking soda and woolite carpet cleaner
23. Using the wicking method or opening windows for ventilation
24. changing to white sheets so the hair is less visible
25. leaving the bed unmade
26. Running a dehumidifier near the pet bed
27. Wrapping the bed in a waterproof mattress encasement and placing easily washable blankets on top
28. Buying a thinner dog bed or mat that can be tumble dried
29. Raising the dog bed off the floor on a small cot to improve airflow
30. Grooming the dog with pet-safe perfumes or sprays
31. Using sticky lint rollers or fabric brushes
32. Buying clothes in colors that match the pet's fur
33. Brushing the pet multiple times a day
34. Running air purifiers to catch floating hair
35. Brush away loose hair first, then vacuum
36. Use a sticky lint roller
37. Use a strong vacuum with a hand attachment
38. Use a chom chom roller

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