How can I keep my apartment free of cat fur?
nthing Furminator! It’s great, and NOTHING like a regular brush. It’s kind of insane. If you have a porch that you could Furminate on, that might be a good idea. Otherwise, do it sitting on the bathroom floor, where it’s easier to sweep up. Wear clothes that you’re ready to throw in the wash, you’ll end up covered in fur too. I use the sticky lint rollers to get fur off of curtains and whatnot, and I vacuum the sofa. Sounds weird, but it works really well. Sounds like you already to, but try vacuuming the cat trees. Also, cats shed a lot more in the summer, so take solace in the fact that it won’t be quite as bad as it gets colder (if you’re in the northern hemisphere).
Update: I just got the Furminator. Definitely pulls tons of fur off the cat that none of the other brushes catch. The cat got bored and wandered off, though, so I’ll have to finish brushing him later. The overall effect on the cleanliness of the apartment remains to be seen. I also checked out the Eureka Optima — looks like a future purchase! Thanks again, everyone!
