|Articles|February 1, 2009

Idea Exchange: A slicker way to remove animal hair from fasteners

We have always had trouble removing animal hair from Velcro® (Velcro Industries B.V.) brand fasteners on cat restraint bags and x-ray protective clothing, so I remove the hair using a slicker brush.

We have always had trouble removing animal hair from Velcro® (Velcro Industries B.V.) brand fasteners on cat restraint bags and x-ray protective clothing, so I remove the hair using a slicker brush. It works great! The brush easily removes the hair and doesn't damage the fastener's function at all.

Amanda Nelson, veterinary assistant

Wolfeboro, N.H.

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Idea Exchange: A slicker way to remove animal hair from fasteners

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