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- When you live with cats and dogs, cleaning your home requires a vacuum cleaner that's up to the challenge of sucking up pet hair.
- Our top pick, the Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum, offers an ideal combination of cleaning power, maneuverability, and features designed specifically for dealing with pet hair.
I have cats. Two very long-haired cats. And they produce more hair than you could possibly imagine. It seems that no matter how thoroughly I sweep or vacuum, the instant I think I'm finished, I turn around to find pet hair tumbleweeds rolling along behind me. Needless to say, I've become well-acquainted with my vacuum cleaner, but I've also discovered how unequipped many vacuums are when it comes to cleaning up pet hair.
Pet hair requires a powerful vacuum, but power alone isn't effective when you're trying to clean hair out of a carpet or a sofa. A well-designed cleaning brush and roller are must-haves. Have carpeted stairs? You need a vacuum with versatility, and something lightweight is also ideal. Maneuverability is also important, especially when it comes to cleaning underneath furniture.
The vacuum cleaners in this list have all proven they're up to the challenge of cleaning up pet hair, and plenty of it. They're powerful, easy to handle, and many are equipped with special pet hair functions, such as non-tangling brush heads and systems that trap allergens without releasing them into the air. You'll find a variety of price points, from a highly affordable handheld unit to a top-of-the-line splurge. If you have pets in the home, a quality vacuum cleaner designed specifically for the challenge of cleaning pet hair is a must and will make it much easier to keep your home clean.
Here are the best vacuums for pet hair for 2019:
- Best vacuum for pet hair overall: Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum
- Best pet hair vacuum for convenience: Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Stick Vacuum
- Best pet hair vacuum for maneuverability: Shark APEX Upright Vacuum
- Best handheld vacuum for pet hair: Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Handheld Vacuum
- Best high-end vacuum for pet hair: Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum
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