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

The best handheld vacuum for pet hair on bare floors that we've tested is the HoLife HM036E. This lightweight cordless model does an incredible job of cleaning bare surfaces like linoleum floors or tiled counters. It's equipped with a HEPA filter, which is great if you have shedding pets and you're concerned about trapping allergens.

It comes with a few different tools and brushes that can help with different cleaning jobs, like an upholstery tool that you can use to clean fabric-covered furniture or even your pet's bed. The battery performance is decent for a handheld vacuum, as it will provide up to 20 minutes of continuous use. The only part that needs to be replaced regularly is the filter, so it should incur low recurring costs, and it's also fairly easy to maintain.

Unfortunately, the dirt compartment is tiny, so you need to empty it frequently, like most handheld vacuums. Otherwise, if you want something portable for spot-cleaning small messes, it's a great option with an exceptional performance on bare floors.

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 best handheld vacuum for pet hair in the budget category that we've tested is the Shark ION W1 WANDVAC. This compact vacuum can clean pet hair without difficulty from a wide range of surface types, ranging from bare floors to low and high-pile carpet. It's also equipped with a HEPA filter to trap allergens as you clean, which is good if your pet sheds heavily.

As long as its HEPA filter is regularly maintained, it shouldn't be replaced, and this vacuum incurs no other recurring costs. Its lightweight plastic construction feels sturdy and is easy to assemble and disassemble. It comes with a small charging rack that can be stored in a cupboard or closet and provides storage space for its included upholstery tool and combination tool.

Unfortunately, its dustbin is very small, so it needs to be emptied after almost every cleaning session. Depending on your usage patterns, it also only provides under 10 minutes of continuous runtime, so you need to work quickly when dealing with slightly larger or more stubborn messes. Otherwise, its fantastic pet hair cleaning capability, relatively affordable price, and compact design make it one of the best lightweight vacuums that we've tested.