The 6 Best Handheld Vacuums For Pet Hair - Winter 2021 Reviews

The best handheld vacuum for pet hair on bare floors that we've tested is the HoLife HM036E. This cordless model does an outstanding job on bare surfaces like linoleum or tile, where it easily picks up pet hair as well as debris like sand and cereal. It has a good build quality and comes equipped with an allergen-trapping HEPA filter.

The battery should provide roughly 20 minutes of continuous use, which is decent for a handheld. It comes with quite a few tools and brushes that can help with different cleaning jobs, like an extension wand that increases your reach and an upholstery tool that can help clean pet hair and other debris from fabric-covered furniture. The vacuum is fairly easy to maintain, and recurring costs are low since the only part that needs to be replaced regularly is the filter.

Unfortunately, like most handhelds, it has a small dirt compartment that needs to be emptied frequently. However, if you're looking for a portable vacuum to clean up after your pet, this is a great choice for spot-cleaning your floors or counters.

The Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ is the best handheld vacuum that we've tested for cleaning pet hair from carpets. This cordless handheld model does an amazing job cleaning pet hair from both low and high-pile carpets. There's a self-cleaning turbo brush included, so you can clean furniture upholstery with less worry about pet hair getting tangled in the brushroll.

It has a good, sturdy build quality and is easy to bring with you wherever you need it, thanks to its small size and carrying handle. It comes with a few other tools and brushes, including a crevice tool for cleaning tight corners or narrow spaces. While there are a few parts that need to be serviced regularly, it's simple to assemble and easy to maintain. It also has low recurring costs, since there's only one part, the dust cup filter, that needs to be replaced periodically.

Unfortunately, the battery only supplies 10 minutes of continuous cleaning time, so it's better suited for quick clean-ups. It also lacks a HEPA filter, which could be disappointing if you're worried about allergens. That said, its excellent performance on carpets and portable design make it one of the best handheld vacuums that we've tested.

The Shark ION W1 WANDVAC is the best handheld vacuum for pet hair in the budget category that we've tested. This slim and portable model has no trouble sucking up pet hair on any surface type, from bare floors to high-pile carpets. It's equipped with a HEPA filter to help trap allergens as you clean.

It's a well-built vacuum with a simple design that's easy to maintain. There are a few tools and brushes included, like a crevice tool for getting into narrow spots, an upholstery tool for cleaning fabric-covered furniture, and a soft bristle brush for use on more delicate objects such as lampshades. It also comes with a compact charging dock for easier storing, and because it uses a washable filter, incurs no recurring costs.

Unfortunately, it has a short battery life of roughly eight minutes and a tiny dirt compartment, so like most handheld models, it's not ideal for long cleaning sessions. Still, if you're looking for an effective, portable way to tidy up after your pets, it's a great option at a relatively affordable price.