These Are the Best Vacuums for Winning the Battle Against Pet Hair

Joelle Klein
·6 min read

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We love our furry friends, but not the fur they leave behind? Not so much. Pet hair and fur gets stuck on our clothes, carpets, couches, and bedding. It gets in crevices, under couches, and behind dressers. To sum it up—it gets everywhere, and it's a challenge to eliminate.

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While being a pet lover may mean that you are accustomed to the hair-everywhere scenario and don't mind it on a day-to-day basis, you still need to clean it up, especially for guests. Or, maybe you hate the hair but hate vacuuming even more.

We scoured product reviews to create this list of the best vacuums that can help you suck up pet hair, plus all the dirt and debris that gets dragged in on those precious little paws. From robotic products to handheld devices, you'll find the best vacuum that fits your energy level, your dog's shedding capacity, and your home or room size.

Best Vacuums for Pet Hair

Best Overall: Dyson Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Ball Animal 2

When looking for a vacuum to clean any part of your house, you can’t go wrong with a Dyson. What makes this product so superb for pet hair is well, everything. It works equally as well on carpets as hardwood floors and automatically adjusts between the two. It has a powerful suction that doesn’t lose steam until every spec of pet hair (and dust and particles) is picked up. With over 3,200 five-star reviews on Amazon, we are not alone in loving this product.

Shop now: Dyson Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Ball Animal 2, $462; amazon.com

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