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: