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Best Vacuums For Pet Hair

Best Vacuums For Pet Hair

There’s a lot to consider when getting a pet. What’s the best food for them? What’s the best way to give them exercise? How often should I bathe them? Another common question is not as concerned with the pet as it is with the pet’s new home: what is the best vacuum for pet hair?

To this question, we raise another: What kind of floors do you have?

If you’re looking for the best vacuum for pet hair on hardwood floors, focus on high quality vacuums with straight suction floor brushes. Check out these vacuums here.

If you are dealing with pet hair on carpets, you’ll want something more advanced. The best vacuum cleaners for pet hair on carpets are equipped with an electric powerhead (a feature all of our models can boast!). An electric powerhead is a dedicated carpet tool with a motorized roller brush that works by agitating the carpets and removing dirt, hair and pet dander from deep within the piles of the carpet.

Vacuuming pet hair isn’t just important to aesthetics, but also to health. Making sure you have a vacuum that cleans up all the pet hair in your home reduces the risk of allergies and asthma for the pet’s human family.

Watch this video to learn more about the best vacuums for pet hair removal:

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Hair Vacuums

What should I look for in a vacuum for cat hair only?

Cat hair sheds in fine strands that cling to couches, curtains and blankets more than carpet, so an upholstery tool and strong suction at the hose matter more than a heavy-duty power head. A lighter canister or a cordless stick with a mini motorized brush usually handles a cat-only home well.

My dog sheds constantly. Will an upright keep up, or do I need a canister?

For breeds that shed year-round, like Labradors or Huskies, a canister with an electric power head tends to out-perform an upright because the motorized roller keeps digging hair out of carpet piles without you pushing extra weight around the room. An upright is fine if your dog sheds lightly or you're mostly cleaning hard floors.

I have both a cat and a dog. Does one vacuum handle both?

Yes. Look for a canister that ships with a motorized power head for carpet and dog hair, plus a soft dusting or upholstery tool for the finer cat hair on furniture. Several of the Miele and Sebo models above include both in the box.

Is a cordless stick vacuum enough for stairs, or should I stick with a corded canister?

A cordless stick is great for quick daily pickups on stairs and landings since there's no cord to manage on each step, but it usually can't match a corded canister's suction for a deep weekly clean of heavily shed carpet. Many pet owners keep one of each: cordless for daily touch-ups, canister for the thorough pass.

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