The Best Pet Vacuum Cleaners Of 2020 (Why These 12 Are Great)

This is by far the best pet vacuum on sale anywhere at the moment. It is also one of the best-looking vacuums. The cleaner has a one of a kind clear canister that allows you to see when it is full. It is bagless and utilized a rolling brush action motion to pick up pet hair. This brush will work for all types of pet hair, from the soft fur to very coarse coating like those on huskies. It is an upright vacuum cleaner which allows you a comfortable steering posture while cleaning. The power cord is long enough for you to do significant portions without having to unplug and find another outlet. 

One of the best things about this vacuum is the corner cleaning tool that is included in the package, this allows you to reach in under furniture and corners where your pet has been and clean up all the hair left.  The tool also allows you to clean your pet directly with it. This vacuum will have excellent results cleaning all sorts of surfaces including rugs. The canister is easy to empty when full and the whole vacuum can be taken apart and cleaned with soap and water, except the motor. These features and the very affordable price makes this one of the best pet hair vacuums on our list.

Shark is one of the best manufacturers for home appliances. It is, therefore, no surprise that the Shark pet vacuum ZU62 made it to our list of the best upright vacuums. Offering the best value for money, this vacuum comes with one of the longest cords on any cleaner allowing you long uninterrupted sessions all over the house. The larger cup holds in dust for longer and ensures you can clean all over the house with only one empty cycle. The quiet and powerful suction means you can clean your house peacefully without waking up any kids or neighbors.

The brush on the vacuum does not suffer from any build-up of hair over time because of an ingenious self-cleaning mechanism. This unique design can clean most of the house with ease. You will have to come up with a unique method to ensure this gets under furniture, however. The filters ensure no allergens are left in the house and you and your pets can stay healthy and clean.

The second entry by Bissell in this list is yet another upright vacuum cleaner. This is by far the cheaper vacuum cleaner for less than $100. It offers some of the best features like our top pick vacuum. The first is a clear bag-less design. The cup is easy to empty and clean. The filters that come included in the box make it a breeze to clean with soap and water too. The vacuum has a tool included to help you clean the stairs, which have a lot of corners, upholstery and edges. 

Using a rolling brush action, all pet hair is picked up in one pass over a given area and you are done. The brush does not self-clean however and will give you a bit of a headache once in a while when it gets clogged. Do not let it get there, however. The only downside of this wonderful and inexpensive tool is the very short cord.

Miele makes it to the top of this category with a canister vacuum that has more pros than any other. As the top pick in the category, Miele C3 vacuum brings with it a light form factor that puts little weight in your hands making clean up a lot less exhausting. The canister can be set down anywhere while you wander off sucking up all the dust and hair. If you use a thick rug or carpet then this will go a long way in helping you get traces of your furry friend off the floor. It is a multipurpose device that can be used to clean up carpets and replenish the fluffiness that diminishes with long term use.

The suction on this design is meant to ensure the brush picks up all the hair that is then delivered straight to the canister. Needless to say, moving from one room to the next will be a challenge with this because of the form factor, something that has more pros than cons anyway.

Eureka's bagged cleaner has a nice pair of wheels on the canister which makes it less of a hustle moving from one room to another. Emptying the bag is also very easy; it takes a bit of time before filing up so your cleaning will not be interrupted often. It ships complete with a set of different floor attachment options to allow you to clean different surfaces with ease. You can have the wide suction at the bottom to clean larger areas faster or you can switch it out for the pet hair cleaning tool for use on stairs and any hard to reach the place. This is a great utility. The other awesome feature is that you can get a blower to be attached as well so you don't worry about dusty nooks.

Ovente did an awesome job with the engineering that went into this. The canister has wheels on it but the aesthetic design allows for an upright position. The hose is sturdy and strong enough to allow for long use periods with ease. It is a little loud with the cyclonic suction actions. The strong suction guarantees one pass cleaning over most surfaces with ease. This makes it one of the best-rated vacuum cleaners. This is not an empty claim, additional accessories including the pet hair and stair cleaners and an acute edged too allow you to clean all corners with ease.

This cleaner also offers the best utility and can be used as a general-purpose cleaner when your pet hair cleaner is not around for some reason. The canister, because of all the bells and whistles that come with the allergen filtration system and a large cup, is quite heavy meaning you have to set this down before use.

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Shark is back on the list with their second entry being the best overall handheld vacuum. It is the best shark vacuum for pet hair because it allows easy and convenient clean up of any hair left on your couch or pillows by your pet. The amazing range of attachments includes a hose and floor attachment. It also comes with a nice set of other brush action tools for thorough clean up of any dog hairs. The long cord allows you to move through multiple rooms and suction the entire staircase like a breeze. You can switch the attachments to allow you to clean up tabletop surface spills as well as to suction dust from the top of different surfaces. The cup is smaller so filling it up depends on the surface you are cleaning. 

You have noticed the trend by now, the two best manufacturers seem to be Bissell and Shark, we know about Dyson, relax. This handheld by Bissell is a very powerful little device that is best used for cleaning any surface above the floor level. It is completely handheld with no cord attached. You can use this to clean your couch and use the different attachments to get into the edges with ease. It cannot be used to clean the floor because you will have to bend hold it at approximately 45 degrees the entire time; thinking about it is exhausting. It ships with a charger and the battery will last you the entire cleaning session. Despite the use of a battery, it has a very powerful suction force that allows it clean staircase carpets as well. The filters can easily be dismantled for clean up whereas the bin on this is sufficient for long periods between emptying it. 

This is another handheld vacuum by Bissell, this one is corded which means a little less mobility than the previous handheld option. The design is arguably the most unique design so far with little comparison possible between this and the other handheld vacuums on the list. It features a handle arc above the canister for the vacuum. Perfect for seats or cleaning your car but not for floors, unless you are cool with all the bending. The design has the nozzle at the front which works well on carpets; use it for cleaning the stairs where the angle is fine. You will have to find an outlet after a few steps because the cord is not that long. The powerful suction and filters ensure all the hair is picked up. Cleaning the filter is much easier too, you simply tap it over a dustbin and you are good to go. It comes with one attachment that allows better contact with the surface being cleaned.

Dyson finally makes the list with a cool new light stick vacuum cleaner. This is on overall considerations the best handheld vacuum for pet hair. Boasting long battery life and sturdy construction, it will last you a whole cleaning session only stopping once in a while to empty the tiny bin. The suction on this will have you questioning the size of it. It can pull up anything from dust on the floor to spills in the car and pet hair all over the house. If you see some dust anywhere on your wall you can simply point the vacuum and it’s gone. It comes with an attachment to allow you to clean countertops and seats much easier than with the long stick for the floor attachment. The charger for this is a wall-mounted dock that will allow very easy storage as well.

This is by far the best cordless design by Bissell. It comes with a wall-mounted charging system for when you are not using it; very easy storage. The small cup means you will have to deal with emptying it often as you clean; the trade-off for a lightweight design. It is one of the more stylish looking offerings by Bissell to. The stick can be replaced with a shorter attachment to clean on couches and in between the cushions easily. The small vacuum still has very powerful suction for cleaning on carpets and rugs. The versatility of this makes it super useful for cleaning inside your car when you have had your dog there too.

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The most affordable of the best handheld vacuums is the PowerEdge 81L2A by Bissell. It has a unique v-shaped floor attachment to ensure that it can get to all corners. Holes at both ends at the edges of the foot allow it to suck in all the dirt in corners. You get a large bin to go with it. It has a nice filter designed for easy removal and cleaning up after use. The filter lasts for the entire lifetime of the vacuum used properly. The downside is that the floor attachment cannot be used for much else. The design also hinders use on carpet but performance is excellent for hardwood and tiled floors.