This document discusses and reviews the best vacuums for pet hair. It begins by explaining the different types of vacuums including upright, canister, and handheld vacuums. For each type, it highlights some top models and provides details on their features and suitability for pet hair cleanup. Specifically, it recommends the Shark Rocket, Hoover REACT, and Bissell CleanView as the best upright vacuums. For canister vacuums, it recommends the Eureka Mighty Mite, Bissell Hard Floor Expert, and Dyson DC39 Animal. And for handheld vacuums, it recommends the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser, Shark Cordless Pet

1. The Best Vacuums for Pet and Dog Hair in 2018

2. Let’s be honest with ourselves here. We all love our pets and would do
anything for them but except you are extremely picky with your breed,
there’s bound to be pet hair every where – in the sofa, the air, the carpet
and in some cases, it seems like it comes out of nothing. Sometimes it
sticks to cloths and after a while you start getting fed up with the whole
ordeal. Well, there’s good news for you. There are some vacuums
capable of helping you out of this problem with very little effort on your
part. There’s a vacuum for every situation, irrespective of where the hair
might be hidden.

3. The Kinds of Pet Hair Vacuum You should consider
There are a few vacuums you have to
be aware of before going through our
list of best vacuums to handle hair.
One of the most important part of the
process – if not the most important – is
selecting the type because while
there are a lot of amazing brands on
the market, some are better suited for
certain situations than others.

4. Upright Vacuums
This vacuum is perfect for floors. If you own a
shaggy dog, it’s only a matter of time before
things become unruly… if you allow it. These
vacuums aren’t the best for furniture, neither are
they to useful for situations where you have to
reach high up because of their designs. These
are the things you think of when you hear
“upright vacuum” so do not be surprised to learn
that some of them are designed to suit specific
needs – some are made specifically to handle
pet hair. How amazing is that?
Get an upright cleaner if your major issue is
cleaning the floor.

5. Canister Vacuums
This is a high-powered vacuum. They are
relatively stationary and the handle is a little
similar to that of the upright vacuum. This makes
it ideal for the floor and for when reaching up high
is necessary.
This vacuum seems to be the most versatile of
the bunch; capable of handling regular furniture
cleaning and more significantly, they are perfect
for lots of pet hair that are just impossible to get
rid of.

6. Handheld Vacuums
This is a relatively new technology and there
are some out there that are just perfect to
handle whatever your pet sheds in any part of
your home. You would need to be a little
pickier here but with the newer models hitting
the market, you will discover there are quite a
number of impostors parading their brands in
the market as the real deal when in fact; they
are not worth the plastic they were molded
from.
This vacuum is the best for cleaning high
placed furniture, but it is not the best for
cleaning floors as a result of its smaller
surface suction power.

7. The Best Upright Vacuums for Pet Hair
When it comes to cleaning large spaces,
uprights are the absolute best. Especially if the
cleaning is to be done majorly on the floor. This
is the big gun to call on if your dog or cat has
decided to go on a shedding spree and even
though there are other options, these 3 are
definitely the models to consider.

8. Shark Rocket TruePet Corded Ultra-Light Upright
This pet hair vacuum is possibly the best
Shark brand vacuum to handle pet hair
removal. This model offers great value for
the money, offering amazing features that
ought to be way over its price range. The
amazing lights and maneuverable nature of
this upright vacuum is usually the first thing
users notice with this vacuum. Its adaptability
to be used in not so big spaces and a design
that renders it as light as most stick vacuums
The extremely smooth surfaces in your floor
can get the perfect cleaning results as well,
thanks to the hardwood attachments that
come with this vacuum. It also comes with in
built LED lamps that enables you to spot
hidden debris on your floor.

9. Hoover REACT Professional Pet Plus
For some people, nothing less than the best
is good enough. If this is you, then you
definitely need to look at this model. It is
newly designed and perfectly engineered
making it easy to handle pet hairs.
This model offers certain technology that can
barely be seen by other models. It captures
most of the allergens that could be released
while vacuuming. If you can lay your hands
on this professional grade model, you will
have the capacity to make life a lot easier.

10. BISSELL CleanView Complete Pet Rewind
The Bissell CleanView Complete Pet Rewind
is arguably the best option when you consider
the value it offers for its relatively affordable
price. It is very efficient in removing pet hair
but for its price range, it is one of the best. As
you move from hard surface to carpet, you
have the option of busing the roll brush, which
can be turned on and off from the control.
This model enhances cleaning of pet hair and
perpetually leaving you in control.

11. The Best Canister Vacuums for Pet Hair
These pet vacuums are often a little expensive
but for people who stay in small apartments and
are not great fans of the upright models, this is
the model for you. They are very versatile, with
the ability to switch from furniture to floor baring
in mind that your apartment is small and would
probably have hair in just about every corner.

12. Eureka Mighty Mite Canister Vacuum with Pet Attachments
It is very convenient to use thanks to its 20 ft.
extendable cord and for people who have to deal with
pet hair in confined spaces and for people who have
to deal with extra attachments, this model is one you
should definitely go for.
This model is slightly lighter than 9 pounds and could
be considered a budget option. It also has smell
eliminating features, so it doesn’t just get rid of pet
hair; it removes the smell that comes with it as well.
This model wasn’t exactly designed to remove pet
hairs, but with the right attachment, it does an
amazing job of it and the best part is that it is cheap
enough to fit into just about any budget.

13. Pros
Crevice and pet hair tools
Telescoping wand
Powerful suction
HEPA filter
Great cord length and extendable hose
Cons
Hose is a bit fragile
Not all attachments store on vacuum
Our Rating

14. Bissell Hard Floor Expert
You do not need specialized brushes and attachments for those hardwood floors
that have pet hair littered all over. What you really need is power. At a very
reasonable price, Bissell offers this. This machine will suck dirt from just about any
surface, not just floors. Get it and in no time, you’ll find it indispensable. This
model is compact, thus making it easily stashed away. Irrespective of how small
your apartment is, this model will not take up significant space for storage, making
it the ideal model for people who live in small apartments.
If your floor is basically hard and you don’t intend to spring for a specially
engineered canister, this model is arguably the best price to value ratio you will
find anywhere.

15. Dyson DC39 Animal Canister Vacuum Cleaner
You might have to pay some good money to
get the best canister vacuum however, you
are guaranteed that no matter the size of the
hairs, or how thick it has gotten, it will make
short work of it. This particular model has a
trigger for switching the HEPA filter from
carpeted floors to highly remarkable amount of
suction. Even before you get to the other
specialized additions this model supports, it is
already the best in its class. The cord rolls up
and is conveniently one of the best vacuums
in the market.

16. OUR RATING:
Pros
Canister follows the handle well
Ultra-convenient
Lightweight
Engineered specifically to handle pets
Amazing suction
Cons
Relatively more expensive than most other models.

17. The Best Handheld Vacuums for Pet Hair
With the level of dirt and fur spread by
our pets, we need a handheld vacuum.
Pets could be in just about any corner
of the house and this could result in
dirt and fur in hidden places and most
other forms of vacuum might find it
hard to get to these areas.

18. Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Handheld Vacuum
This model offers lots of power in a small,
cheap package although this could be at the
cost of cordless mobility. It’s made
specifically for the densest of fur
configuration and it is amazing at it. Its
value gains a lot from its specially designed
nozzles thus giving them the capacity to
suck in pet hair from anywhere. You still
have to be connected to an outlet but with
its 16-ft. cord, it pretty convenient for
cleaning. This particular model was made
with the pet owner in mind. So if you are
trying to take care of a table, a couch, or
any surface in your apartment, this is the
model to go for.

19. OUR RATING:
Pros
Compact design
Super lightweight
Handles pet hair easily with 4A motor
Specialized nozzles for furniture
Super cheap
Cons
Very loud
Corded

20. Shark Cordless Pet Perfect II
This model offers great value for money. It
cordless, powerful and perfectly capable of
taking care of intense quantities of shedded
fur while boasting a surprise amount of
running 18V battery.
Thanks to its brush, it is perfectly capable of
sweeping up dirt from any surface and its
specialized attachments will enable you
snatch up the fur from just about any corner it
might have accumulated.

21. OUR RATING:
Pros
Cloth filters can be rinsed
Great suction
Quick charging 18V battery
Lightweight
Ergonomic design
Cons
Only 30 minute run time
Crevice tool is a bit short
Our Favorite

22. Bissell 2133 Bolt Pet
If you need an amazing run time, as
well as a superior suction to add to your
tools for taking care of pet hair, then this
model is what you need. Its capacity for
cleaning can be matched by only very few
models in the market and its price is also
a little more expensive than most models
but it is worth every cent. It has a 16V
battery and a reasonably long run time. All
the attachments you need are attached
and in no time, you will find it to be the
appropriate gadget to use when cleaning
up after your furry pets.

23. OUR RATING
Pros
Ergonomic design
Very lightweight
Attachments designed for pet hair and dirt
Long running
Super powerful
Cons
Loses suction as battery loses charge
Needs attachments to function properly

24. How to Choose Your Vacuum Cleaner
There is a little more to do after deciding the type of pet mess you
want to handle with the vacuum you’re going for. You have to
note a few things when considering the different options available.
This isn’t a super specialized knowledge but t can definitely help
you decide on which type of vacuum would best serve your
purpose.

25. Your Floor Type:
you might have decided that the vacuum you intend getting is for your floor, you
need to understand that floors come in different forms and as such, some type of
vacuums are better suited for specific kinds of flooring. This is something you
need to understand if your pets have free reigns after all, your kitchen, bathroom
and hall floor would likely be different.

26. HEPA Filters:
you need to consider the HEPA filters if you are allergic or have guests
that are prone to air borne dander. This reduces the level of allergens in
the house.

27. Corded or Cordless:
this could be a little more cumbersome but they are usually more
powerful. It might be better to get a cordless model if you need
something for light duty on the couches.
Attachments:
consider the attachments that come with the vacuum. While some might
just be window dressing, others are necessary fittings to help the
vacuum work more effectively.

28. Budget:
these pet hair vacuums usually get expensive in no time and can
easily cause harm to your furniture. You have to be careful on how
much you spend especially if you are on a tight budget however, if
you can afford it, it is almost always better to go for the more
expensive models.

29. Conclusion
Well, you have seen some of the tools that can help you win the war on
pet shed fur. Your floors and furniture can now be completely free of hair,
fur and any other form of mess. Of all the models listed above, there is
definitely more than one that would serve you perfectly, irrespective of the
purpose you intend to use the vacuum for.