Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake Review 2026: Our Expert’s Opinion

If you’re here, it means you’ve probably discovered the horrifying truth: that vacuuming is not enough to get dog hair out of your carpets and rugs.

After discovering this terrible truth, you’ve probably googled yourself down a rabbit hole, trying to find an actual solution to remove hair from carpet. The answer, according to this fevered search: a carpet rake. 

There are a few options in this category, but one of the most popular is the Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake. This rake has a wide head, two sides for tackling different kinds of carpet, and metal teeth to grab onto tangled pet hair and pull it free.

But does it actually work?

I had the chance to test this rake in my house with the help of my many hairy, shedding pets. Keep reading to find out if this rake does what a vacuum can’t and if it’s worth adding to your carpet care arsenal by reading my full Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake product review.

Why Vacuuming Isn’t Enough to Get Pet Hair Out of Carpets

Whether you have thick pile, frieze carpets, or dense rugs, odds are good you’ve struggled to get all the dog hair out of them by vacuuming alone. This is because vacuums, which rely on suction to pull debris straight up and out of carpet, struggle to free hair that has become entangled in carpet fibers.

When pet hair first lands on carpet or a rug, it tends to sit on top of the fibers, making it easy to remove with even a low-suction vacuum. But after being walked on—by you, your family, and even your pet—those hairs get worked into the carpet, where they tend to twist and weave between fibers.

If you have a long-haired dog, this problem becomes even more pronounced. Those longer strands easily get tangled around fibers even in short-pile carpets.

While vacuum cleaners do a good job removing dirt, debris, and hair from on top of the carpet, suction simply isn’t enough to untangle hair. Rolling brushes in vacuums can help agitate carpet fibers and release some trapped hair, but they’re rarely powerful enough to untangle the hair. Worse, if the hairs are long, they often become tangled around the brush, further reducing the vacuum’s effectiveness.

About the Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake

The Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake takes a different approach to removing pet hair from carpets and rugs. The metal teeth, rubber nubs, and rubber surfaces grip hair in the carpet and pull it free, no matter how tangled.

The metal teeth on one side of the rake are especially effective for digging deep into medium-pile carpets and frieze to get tangled hair and pull it free.

On the other side, short rubber nubs gently and effectively pull hair from more delicate surfaces, including wool rugs and flatweaves.

Combined with a long handle and wide head, this dual-sided rake makes deep cleaning carpets and rugs easier—and more effective—than ever.

Who Makes the Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake?

Fido Fave, a US pet-care brand, is owned by Hangzhou MyPetLinks Technology Co., Ltd. out of Zhejiang. The dual-sided rake is made in China and distributed by US fulfillment centers.

What Type of Household Is this Rake Best For?

The Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake is a great option for households with high-shedding dogs like German Shepherds and Labradors. It is an especially great option for long-haired breeds like Huskies, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Golden Retrievers.

This Fido Fave rake works best on low- and medium-cut-pile carpet, frieze carpet, conventional synthetic rugs, carpeted stairs, and other relatively dense, short-to-medium-length floor coverings.

It is not a great solution for delicate, flokati, or very long, loose fiber rugs, and for shag, deep-pile, and high-pile rugs, the newer Fido Fave with extra-long silicone nubs may be a better choice.

Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake Product Specs (the boring bits)

Dual-Sided Cleaning

The Fido Fave’s dual-sided head is designed to tackle pet hair on different carpet and rug surfaces.

The metal side uses fine, extended metal teeth to reach into carpet fibers and catch hair that has become tangled or embedded. It is best for low- to medium-cut-pile carpets, frieze, and standard synthetic rugs. Additional rubber nubs on this side help capture loosened hairs for easy cleanup.

The rubber side works more through friction, gathering loose hair from the surface without digging into the fibers. This side is a better choice for loop-pile, woven, wool, and more delicate rugs.

Using the appropriate side helps remove hair effectively while reducing the risk of snagging or damaging the surface. 

Materials

The Fido Fave rake features a stainless-steel head with a rubber covering and flexible rubber teeth. One side also features thin, metal teeth with tight gaps between them to capture hair. The handle is made from aluminum alloy and plastic components. 

The rake comes in multiple sections that screw together, made from materials that are lightweight, durable, and easy to clean. 

Measurements

The Fido Fave has an 11.8-inch-wide cleaning head that allows you to tackle large spaces in less time. With all sections installed, the handle is 54 inches long, allowing you to clean without bending or kneeling. This lightweight rake weighs just over one pound and is designed to reach into carpet fibers without requiring excessive pressure or effort. 

How to Use

For the most thorough clean, use the Fido Fave before vacuuming. Start by running the appropriate side of the rake across the carpet or rug to loosen and gather hair that has become tangled in the fibers.

Pick up the resulting piles of fur, then vacuum the surface to collect loose hair, dirt, and debris. Removing the bulk of the hair with the rake first helps keep your vacuum brush cleaner by getting rid of long hairs destined to get tangled in it. It also clears the cleaning field of tangled debris, allowing the vacuum's suction to pick up loose debris buried deep in the fiber. 

This two-step approach lets each tool do what it does best: the rake dislodges embedded hair, while the vacuum collects loose hair, dirt, and debris. 

Comparison

Our Experience with the Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake

With a full level of carpeted floors, carpeted stairs, and plenty of different kinds of rugs—plus a high-shedding dog and hairy cat— my house was the perfect place to test the Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake.

The box that arrived on the porch was pretty compact. Inside, I found three sections of handle, a small plastic end piece, and the wide cleaning head, plus instructions and a stick-on wall hanger.

The rake was easy to put together, and I was cleaning in no time.

I had just vacuumed the upstairs carpets, which provided a great environment for testing the Fido Fave rake's ability to pull out more hair than a vacuum. 

My carpets are medium-pile cut fibers, so I chose the metal-teeth side of the rake to clean. It soon became clear that my vacuum had left a lot of stuck hair behind; piles of it, in fact!

Next, I tested the rake on my downstairs rugs. I have a low-pile, coarse fiber entry rug that gets vacuumed by the robo-vac twice a week and by the hand vac on weekends. After running the rake over it, you’d think it had never been cleaned before! The amount of hair the rake pulled up was shocking.

I found that the rubber side of the Fido Fave rake did a great job on my woven rugs, though there was less hair to be collected on these compared to the denser rugs. It also did a great job on my faux suede dog bed, which attracts and holds onto hair like no other.

But what I really love this rake for is cleaning my stairs. The long handle means no bending over, and the metal teeth do an especially good job of pulling hair out of the cracks between the treads and the risers.

I only have two complaints about this product; both about the handle, not the rake itself. The first is something mentioned in many other reviews: the sections of the handle can come loose if you don’t screw them together securely. The second is that the plastic handle on the end pulls off frequently. This handle doesn’t screw on; you just have to press it down hard to keep it secure.

But overall, I was really impressed with this rake. It absolutely pulls more hair out of the carpet than any vacuum cleaner can. I now use it as a “pre-cleaning” hair treatment before I vacuum. This two-step approach produces carpets that look and feel cleaner than either one product alone can.

I also use it on my stairs between cleaning days to collect excess hair in the corners and cracks. 

I highly recommend it for anyone who struggles with hair in their carpets or low- to medium-pile dense rugs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Will the Fido Fave replace my vacuum?

No. The rake is designed to loosen and gather pet hair that is embedded in carpet fibers, while a vacuum collects loose hair, dirt, and debris. For the most thorough cleaning, use the rake first and vacuum after.

Which side of the Fido Fave should I use?

Use the metal side on standard low- to medium-pile carpets and rugs to pull out embedded hair. The rubber side is gentler and better suited for loop-pile, woven, wool, and more delicate surfaces.

Can I use this rake on shag or high-pile rugs?

The standard Fido Fave rake may not reach deep enough into very long fibers for a thorough clean. For these kinds of rugs, Fido Fave's Carpet Rake for High-Pile & Shag Rugs has an extended silicone edge and longer nubs designed to reach deeper into high-pile surfaces.

Will the rake damage my carpet or rug?

The metal edge can potentially snag delicate or looped fibers, so use it only on appropriate carpet types and test on an inconspicuous area first. For delicate surfaces, use the rubber side and avoid excessive pressure.

Does it work on carpet that has already been vacuumed?

Yes. That's one of this rake's primary advantages. It pulls out hair that remains tangled or embedded after vacuuming, often revealing surprisingly large amounts of fur that suction alone didn't remove. But, as mentioned earlier, it provides the best clean when used before you vacuum.

Conclusion

If no amount of vacuuming is getting all the hair out of your carpets and rugs, then I highly recommend picking up a Fido Fave Dual-Sided Pet Hair Removal Carpet Rake.

This rake is designed to grab and pull free pet hair that has gotten tangled in flooring fibers—the hair your vacuum is not capable of pulling free. With its dual-sided design, it can free hair from low- and medium-pile carpet, frieze, and cut fibers as well as woven, wool, and more delicate surfaces, making it the perfect all-around hair removal tool for homes with high-shedding, hairy pets.