How I Reduced My Cat's Hairball Cleanup Time by 80% (It's Not the Brush)

Published: March 11, 2026

After years of scooping hairballs off the carpet, I found 3 low-effort changes that made a real difference:

1. Switched to a slow-feeder food bowl (like the Catit Flower Fountain style) – slows eating and reduces air gulping, which lessens regurgitation.

2. Added a teaspoon of plain canned pumpkin (not pie mix) to meals 3x/week – the fiber helps digestion and moves fur through the system.

3. Placed washable microfiber cloths on the floor near her favorite napping spots – catches early drool/hair before it becomes a full hairball mess.

Bonus: I wipe her down with a damp cloth weekly instead of brushing—she tolerates it better, and it removes loose fur.

No fancy products, just small tweaks. Cleanup time dropped from 10 mins/day to under 2. Worth it.