 Purred: Sat Mar 14, '09 2:20pm PST |
 | |  | | Isabelle--good question. Yes, before a show bath, I put a cover over the drain. In fact, I put two covers over the drain, one a disposable paper thing, and the other a plastic cover with small holes. That catches most of the hair. Still, I usually find hair in the hole of the bathtub (there's a kind of metal thingie in there that catches hair). Show baths don't involve only the right shampoos and rinses and the right drying techniques, but also this kind of preparation.
Actually, regarding shedding, I've found that my short haired Spike (generic tabby moggie) sheds more than anyone else. This is because his underfur seems to be more plentiful than with the Maine Coons. So he's the one who gets the Furminator and Zoom Groom, especially during shedding season in the spring. He'll tolerate a quick shower, but no go with the dryer; I've only washed him twice, both times after he lost control of his bladder on a trip to the vet. But he loves being Furminated and Zoom Groomed. Good old Spike. |  |  | |  |
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Since you're in a small apartment, you'll need to vacuum, sweep, and de-fuzz daily to keep it under control. You can try lint brushes (either the sticky tape kind or fabric ones that are reusable) for your bed. Or, if you can, throw your comforter in the dryer every so often (bonus - it'll smell clean too!).
It takes a good amount of work to keep the place clean!
and bathing. I get baths because I have issues with not being the best self groomer, however, it also helps with my shedding. I don't know how it works on Persians, but Mommy says the Furminator brush works wonders on me. The amount of hair it removes is incredible. Besides grooming, my parents arm themselves with a lint brush and a vacuum. They're necessary tools with a shedder like me around... but I'm worth it 
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