The 5 Best Vacuums For Pet Hair (2022 Review)

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This canister vacuum’s filter contains active charcoal to neutralize pet odor as the head suctions pet hair.

-Has a head with five height adjustments for low- and medium-pile carpets
-Can roll or carry the lightweight canister
-Has six power settings that you can cycle through with the built-in dial

Best portable upright vacuum

-Not meant for high-pile carpets
-Costs more than other types of vacuums

eureka

PowerSpeed Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

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This upright vacuum balances capacity with portability, as it has a large 4.1-liter dustbin but a lightweight 10-pound frame.

-Has a wide 12.6-inch floor head
-Has a dial to select the pile height of your carpet
-Has an easy-empty flip-bottom dustbin

S2 Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright Vacuum

-Has a 25-foot power cord, which is fairly short for an upright vacuum
-Has a short one-year warranty

Most versatile

Shark

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You can detach the body of this upright vacuum to turn it into a canister vacuum for portable cleaning.

-Traps 99.9% of allergens with the HEPA filter
-Can clean carpeted and hard floors
-Comes with swivel steering for increased control and mobility

WindTunnel Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner

-Doesn’t come with the hard floor attachment
-Has a top-heavy canister that can tip over when it’s detached and sitting on a surface

Best reach

Hoover

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For a fast clean, this upright vacuum has a 40-foot power cord to limit how many times you have to pause to move to a different outlet.

-Uses odor-absorbing filters
-Uses three channels of suction for sufficient airflow
-Comes with an attachment that extends your reach by 15 feet

Pet Hair Eraser Handheld Vacuum

-Weighs nearly 20 pounds
-Doesn’t offer swivel steering

Best handheld vacuum

Bissell

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This handheld vacuum comes with two specialized nozzles: a rubber one for pet hair and a suction one for dry messes.

-Uses a multi-layer filtration system to eliminate allergens
-Weighs five pounds for easy handling
-Has nubs on the rubber attachment to scrape pet hair from carpet and upholstery