The 7 Best Vacuums For Pet Hair - Fall 2021 Reviews

The Shark Rocket Pet Pro with MultiFlex IZ163H is the best vacuum for pet hair on bare floors that we've tested. This cordless stick/handheld vacuum has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter that's washable and reusable, resulting in low recurring costs. It also delivers superb pet hair cleaning performance on bare, even surfaces like hardwood or laminate. While the main floor head's brushroll isn't removable, it does have angled plastic fins advertised to reduce the incidence of hair wraps.

This vacuum is easy to maneuver as a result of its pivoting vacuum head and lightweight plastic construction. It feels decently well-built for the most part and can be reconfigured into a handheld vacuum very easily. It comes with a crevice tool and a combination upholstery tool/hard bristle brush for clearing debris on furniture or dislodging stuck-on dirt. Battery performance is satisfactory, as you should expect roughly anywhere between 10 to 40 minutes of runtime on a single charge depending on your choice of attachments and current suction power mode.

Unfortunately, this vacuum lacks a brushroll on/off switch, so it can occasionally get stuck on rug tassels. There are also quite a few components that need regular cleaning, though they're all easy to access. Otherwise, its superb bare floor performance and maneuverable design make it one of the best cordless stick vacuums that we've tested.

The Dyson V15 Detect is the best vacuum for pet hair on carpet that we've tested. This cordless stick vacuum can suck up pet hair without much of an issue, even on low and high-pile carpets. The brushrolls for its main vacuum head, secondary bare floor head, and turbo brush are easily removable, allowing you to clear any tangled hair wraps. Thanks to its washable allergen-trapping HEPA filter and bagless design, recurring costs shouldn't be a major concern.

This vacuum's lightweight construction makes it simple to maneuver. Its use of easy-clip mechanisms allows you to quickly attach any one of the wide variety of included tools or reconfigure it into a handheld vacuum for cleaning shelves, countertops, and furniture. Its battery performance is good overall, and you can expect a maximum of roughly 70 minutes of runtime, though this can vary in the real world. The LED display on top of the vacuum provides you with a rough estimate of the remaining battery life and an estimate of the size and number of particles it picks up.

Unfortunately, this vacuum doesn't feel particularly sturdy, especially its clear plastic dirt compartment, which could break if you drop it. Its strong suction force can also cause it to get caught on rug tassels and pull some lighter rugs around. There are also quite a few parts that need regular cleaning. Still, if you're looking for a cordless vacuum that can handle pet hair on carpets, this is an excellent option.

The best pet vacuum with a handheld design that we've tested is the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+. This handheld vacuum delivers incredible pet hair-cleaning performance across a wide range of surface types, ranging from hard floors to low and high-pile carpets. Its compact, lightweight design also makes it easy to clean hard-to-reach areas.

Its turbo brush accessory has a brushroll with angled plastic fins that are designed to reduce the incidence of hair wraps. It also comes with a hard-bristle brush and a dedicated crevice tool for clearing messes in tight corners. The vacuum itself feels well-built and is easy to maintain, with few parts that need regular cleaning. Recurring costs are also rather low, as the only component that needs regular replacement is its dust cup filter.

Unfortunately, this vacuum's battery life of a little over 10 minutes may not be sufficient to deal with some larger messes, though this can vary in the real world. It also doesn't come with a HEPA filter to trap allergens as you clean. Still, its compact size and fantastic performance in clearing pet hair make it one of the best vacuums for long hair that we've tested.

The best robot vacuum for pet hair that we've tested is the iRobot Roomba S9. This robot model has a self-adjusting brushroll and can easily handle pet hair on a wide variety of surface types, ranging from bare hardwood floors to shag carpeting. Thanks to its smoothly-rolling wheels, it can maneuver effectively on uneven surfaces without getting stuck.

Its battery life is outstanding, as it should provide roughly between 50 and 155 minutes of continuous runtime. Its iAdapt 3.0 navigation system allows it to spot hard-to-see obstructions, plot out battery-efficient cleaning routes, or identify areas that require extra cleaning. You can use its companion app to set virtual boundary markers or schedule cleaning times for individual rooms. It has a HEPA filter, so you shouldn't have to worry about the spread of allergens as it cleans.

Unfortunately, there are a few parts that need regular replacing, so recurring costs can add up. Due to the number of components that need servicing, user maintenance can be somewhat tricky. Still, its impressive pet hair-cleaning performance helps make it one of the best cordless vacuums we've tested.

The best vacuum for pet hair we've tested in the budget category is the BISSELL CleanView Swivel Pet. This upright vacuum does a fantastic job cleaning pet hair from bare floors and low and high-pile carpets. You can take its brushroll out of the head to clear hair wraps a little easier, though you do first need to remove six Philips head screws to do so.

The primary head features five levels of surface adjustment, allowing you to adapt to different floor types on the fly. The vacuum has a large dirt compartment that shouldn't need emptying too often. It also comes with a fairly wide assortment of tools and accessories that can be attached to its removable wand, including a motorized turbo brush and a triangular upholstery tool for tackling messes in tight corners.

Unfortunately, this is a large, bulky vacuum. Its dirt compartment can get it the way when trying to clean under tables and chairs, while its swiveling head doesn't articulate very well. There's also no way of turning off the brushroll, so it can scratch hard floors or get tangled in rug tassels if you don't have it set to a sufficient height. It also doesn't come with a HEPA filter to trap allergens as you clean. Otherwise, its affordable price, fairly wide selection of tools, and superb pet hair cleaning performance make it an excellent choice for pet owners.