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This story was updated in August 2022 to ensure all existing vacuum recommendations vetted and tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Appliances and Cleaning Lab were in stock, available and included updated prices. We replaced our best cordless vacuum with a new model from Dyson and added a new best vacuum for pet hair and hardwood floors, best cordless handheld vacuum for pet hair and best canister vacuum for pet hair, plus more information about how we test all vacuums in our lab.

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You love everything about your pet, but one thing that isn't so great: Finding their fur all over your house. Removing pet hair is one of the toughest challenges vacuum cleaners face. This is especially true when static electricity makes dog hair and cat hair cling so tightly to fabrics, like carpeting and upholstery, that no amount of brushing or suction power seems to pick it up.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, we test all kinds of vacuums, including the best stick vacuums, handheld vacuums, canister vacuums, robot vacuums and much more. We put our vacuums through rigorous testing that follows ASTM industry-standard test methods: We set out a standardized gamut of messes on a range of flooring from hardwood to deep pile carpet to vinyl to find the best vacuums that will actually get the job done. Our custom-built vacuum testing machine allows us to objectively measure how much dirt, pet hair and debris each vacuum picks up, all in the same standardized method.

Our top picks:

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  Best Overall Vacuum For Pet Hair

  Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus Lightweight Vacuum Bissell

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  Best Value Vacuum for Pet Hair

  Pet Friendly Upright Vacuum Kenmore

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  Best Cordless Vacuum for Pet Hair

  V15 Detect Stick Vacuum Dyson

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  Best Vacuum for Pet Hair and Hardwood Floors

  Pet Friendly POP-N-GO™ Bagged Canister Kenmore

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  Best Cordless handheld Vacuum for Pet Hair

  Furbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum for Pets BLACK+DECKER

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Keep reading for more information on how we evaluate vacuum cleaners in our Lab — plus your guide to everything pet hair removal. If your tile or wood floors need a little more love and attention, check out our guides to the best vacuum mops and the best vacuums for hardwood floors. For more on carpets, check out our guide to the best carpet cleaners and the complete guide to clean your carpet the right way.

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Best Overall Vacuum For Pet Hair

Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus Lightweight Vacuum

Weight	13.75 lbs.
Corded or Cordless	Corded
Cord Length	30 feet
Run Time	N/A
Bag or Bagless	Bagless
Dust Cup Capacity	0.75 L
Filter	SmartSeal Allergen System

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Best Value Vacuum for Pet Hair

Pet Friendly Upright Vacuum

Weight	19 lbs.
Corded or Cordless	Corded
Cord Length	30 feet
Run Time	N/A
Bag or Bagless	Bag
Dust Cup Capacity	1.5 L
Filter	HEPA

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Best Cordless Vacuum for Pet Hair

V15 Detect Stick Vacuum

Weight	6.8 lbs.
Corded or Cordless	Cordless
Run Time	Up to 60 minutes
Bag or Bagless	Bagless
Dust Cup Capacity	.76 L
Filter	Whole-machine filtration

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Best Vacuum for Pet Hair and Hardwood Floors

Pet Friendly POP-N-GO™ Bagged Canister

Weight	24 lbs.
Corded or Cordless	Corded
Cord Length	26 feet
Run Time	N/A
Bag or Bagless	Bag
Duct Cup Capacity	N/A
Filter	HEPA
Brand	Kenmore

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Best Cordless handheld Vacuum for Pet Hair

Furbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum for Pets

Weight	4.2 lbs
Run time	Up to 32 minutes
Bag or Bagless	Bagless
Dust Cup Capacity	0.75 L
Corded or Cordless	Cordless
Filter	Washable filter and pre-filter

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Best Corded Handheld Vacuum for Pet Hair

Pet Hair Eraser Corded Handheld Vacuum

Weight	5 lbs.
Corded or Cordless	Corded
Cord Length	16 feet
Run Time	N/A
Bag or Bagless	Bagless
Dust Cup Capacity	.78 L
Filter	Multi-layer filtration

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Best Robot Vacuum for Pet Hair

RoboVac 15C Max Robot Vacuum

Weight	6 lbs.
Corded or Cordless	Cordless (Base is corded)
Run Time	Up to 100 minutes
Bag or Bagless	Bagless
Dust Cup Capacity	.6 L
Filter	Unibody Filter

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Best Canister Vacuum for Pet Hair

Boost CX1 Cat & Dog

Weight	18 lbs.
Corded or Cordless	Corded
Cord Length	21 feet
Run Time	N/A
Bag or Bagless	Bagless
Dust Cup Capacity	1 L
Filter	HEPA AirClean Filter

How we tested and chose the best vacuums for pet hair

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, we test dozens of vacuum cleaners throughout the year. Each vacuum model we test is tested exactly the same way according to ASTM standards. As a member of ASTM International's F11 Vacuum Cleaner Committee, our cleaning expert, Carolyn Fortè, helps develop the standards used across the industry to assess vacuum's performance, ease of use, durability and more. In our lab, we assess how well vacuums pick up dirt and debris from carpets, hardwood, tile and linoleum flooring. Perhaps most importantly, every vacuum we evaluate gets tested on "pet hair" — a.k.a. fine rayon fibers that we apply to test carpeting in a uniform way. Our picks are the vacuums that performed best on in Lab pet hair tests, plus ones with features perfectly-suited to tackle stubborn fur.

In addition to performance testing, each vacuum must also undergo ease of use evaluations that include assessing the weight, battery runtime, maneuverability and ease of emptying and using the controls of the devices. Models that are tested in consideration for our annual Cleaning Awards are also sent to consumer testers who rate and provide feedback on the vacuum's maneuverability, ease of use and more.

What to look for when shopping for the best pet hair vacuums

To help any vacuum do a better job at removing pet hair, our cleaning pros recommend giving fur-covered carpets and couches a spritz of an anti-static spray, like Static Guard, before vacuuming to help strands come up easier.

Then, there are a few features to look for in a vacuum specifically for pet hair:

✔️Bag vs. Bagless: Dust cups or bags are essential considerations for the inevitable and frequent dumping that happens as you vacuum up after your pet. Make sure that the dust cup is sizable and easy to empty, or that the bag is easily disposed of for the easiest post-cleaning cleanup.

✔️Filter Type: Filters not only help the dust from recirculating back into the air but can actually help neutralize pet smells in your home. And if allergies are a concern, HEPA filters can help trap 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria and any airborne particles with a minimum size of 0.3 microns.

✔️Type of Flooring: Many vacuum cleaners come with attachments that are specifically designed for cleaning different types of flooring. Models with brushes that can be turned off or soft brushes are the best option for hardwood flooring as they are less likely to cause scratches than brushes with harder bristles. For plush carpets, rotating brush rolls with stiff bristles help get into the individual fibers of the carpet to get as much dirt and debris out.

✔️Corded vs. Cordless: Deciding if you need a corded or a cordless model should be chosen depending on your usage: Do you plan to tote it around the house and outside, or perhaps you're more likely to use it for long stretches of time? With a corded vacuum, you'll never have to worry about running out of battery power, however, cordless vacuums are easy to take from room to room or use in a car.

✔️Size and Weight: Portability is also an important factor when shopping for a vacuum cleaner. If you're frequently vacuuming small amounts of pet hair, you may want a handheld or stick vacuum that's compact and lightweight to quickly suction up tiny amounts of pet hair. However, if you find yourself vacuuming large areas often to pick up pet hair you'll want a canister or upright vacuum. Keep in mind that heavier vacuums will be harder to carry up and down stairs if you have multiple levels to clean in your home.

✔️Pet Tools & Features: Pet hair-nabbing features are crucial, like rubber trim and raised "fingers" on floor nozzles or attachments that help zap static and break the bonds so fur comes up more easily. Tangle-free brush rolls also put an end to clipping long strands of hair (from pets or humans!) that get twisted around the brush.

Why trust Good Housekeeping?

Carolyn Forté has tested and reviewed hundreds of vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, mops and other major (and minor) home appliances for over 40 years. She oversees all testing done in the Cleaning Lab and continually tests new products, including cleaning products made for zapping pet messes like floor cleaners formulated to remove pet odors and carpet cleaning machines that remove dried on urine stains. She is an active member of the ASTM Committee on vacuum cleaners and chairman of the consumer information sub-committee.

Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping Institute Executive Director, Home Care & Cleaning Lab Carolyn Forté, a consumer products expert, is the executive director of the Home Care & Cleaning Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she oversees all testing, research and editorial production involving cleaning appliances and products, like vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, detergents and more.

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