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Cat Hair Vacuum

"Cat hair vacuum needs to have the suction and tools to pick up hair that seems to land in every corner of the house. Many vacuums are reviewed and created to specifically pick up pet hair. The top rated vacuums are listed below."

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If you have a cat, then you have cat hair. It can settle over everything, particularly if you have a longhaired cat. It doesn’t just lie on top of the carpet, however. It gets caught between carpet fibers, and static electricity can help hold it there. Plus it can gather in hard to reach corners of the room.

You probably wonder about the best way to clean it up. We’ll take a look some cat hair vacuums here. These are not the only vacuums that can work for cat hair, but just a few of the top recommended ones.

Cat Hair Vacuum Brands

Brand
Description of
Cat Hair Vacuum Cleaners
Price
 
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Kenmore Progressive 35922 - #1 Rating for Pet Hair in Consumer Reports This one rated well in Consumer Reports, and does a good job of picking up stubborn cat hair. It has an infrared dirt sensor that focuses on where to pick up embedded dirt. This cat hair vacuum uses a HEPA filter bag, which is good for people with allergies because dirt and allergens are not released into the air as may happen when emptying bagless models. $259.99 at Sears.com
Kenmore Progressive 36932 - #2 Rating in Consumers Reports, Tied for #1 for Pet Hair Progressive bagfree upright with that detects cleaning needs and adjusts cleaning power for more efficient vacuuming. Variable power control is located on a convenient touch control pad right on the handle provide power where you need it. True HEPA filtration gives you cleaner exhaust air and reduces irritating airborne allergens. $249.99 at Sears.com
Eureka Boss Pet Smart Vac Vacuum 4870RZ - Highly rated for Pet Hair and good lower cost alternative

The Boss Pet SmartVac features an exclusive patented SEALED HEPA System that filters all the fine dirt through the HEPA filter for cleaner indoor air.

  • Pet Power Paw Turbo - specifically designed power brush removes pet hair from carpet & upholstery
  • 15 in. Extra Wide Cleaning Path - for faster cleaning
  • Brush Roll On/Off - on/off brush roll deep cleans carpets and is gentle on bare floors
  • Suction Control System allows user to direct maximum suction for cleaning carpets
  • Versatile Tools and Stretch Hose - 4-piece tool set and 5:1 stretch hose for convenient above-the-floor cleaning
$149.99 at Kmart.com
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum This vacuum is made specifically for homes with pets. This cat hair vacuum can be used on carpet, bare floors, and upholstery. It has a Pet Hair Lifter that will grab pet hair when you pull it backward, then release it and suction it up into the dirt chamber when you push it forward. All you have to do is vacuum normally. It also has a Pet Contour Tool that bends and flexes to get to hair in problem areas such as stairs, along armrests, and other curved or hard-to-reach spots. This is a bagless vacuum, and has a clear dirt container so you can see when it’s time to empty it. $134.99 at Sears.com
Dyson Animal - Rated #9 by Consumer Reports

The Dyson Animal is designed for homes with pets. This cat hair vacuum has very strong suction, which pulls up much more cat hair than an ordinary vacuum. The vacuum has a long hose attachment, allowing you to vacuum a whole set of stairs without having to drag the vacuum up and down the stairs with you. There is a Mini Turbine Tool for use on furniture. This is a bagless vacuum so you just have to empty the dirt container when it’s full instead of changing messy bags.

$494.99 at Sears.com
Hoover Wind Tunnel Bagless Self Propelled - Good choice, but other models do a better job If you prefer a canister vac, this cat hair vacuum is a good choice for you. The cleaning head is light and easy to maneuver, making it good for cleaning things like drapes and stairs. It has variable speed, and comes with a powered brush attachment to clean your furniture and hard-to-reach places. $125.99 at Sears.com

Other canister models worth looking at:

Panasonic Aeroblast MC-UL975 ($700)

What not to buy for vacuuming cat hair:

Electrolux Harmony canister ($300): this model was tested by Consumer Reports who found that it was not a good vacuum for picking up cat hair.

Several Dyson models are also fair for cat hair including the Dyson DC07, Dyson DC27 Ball. Also teh Bissell Velocity is fair for cat hair.

 

Brand
Description of Best
Cat Hair Stick and Sweeper Vacuum Cleaners
Price
Dirt Devil Brown Vac - MBV2030 - Top Rating for Pet Hair Dirt Devil Recharable Broom has a low price and is very effective in picking up cat hair $61.99 at Drugstore.com
Cordless Swivel Sweeper Stick Cat Hair Vacuum - Low cost for a quick sweep. Good for smaller problems. The Swivel Sweeper is the new floor and carpet sweeper that lets you clean dirt and messes faster and easier than ordinary cordless sweepers. It combines the cleaning power of Quad Brush Technology - powerful rotating cleaning brushes that pick up dirt and messes from all four sides of the sweepers' head Rechargeable battery & charger included. Anyone with a cat can relate to seeing cat hair around the house that always manage to pile up in corners. How often do you get out the broom to clean. The Swivel Sweeper seems just the right thing to get rid of my cat Zoe's hair! It works on rechargeable batteries, has a 360 degree swivel head and can get "into small crevices and tight corners. $34.98 at Shop.com Cordless Swivel Sweeper Stick Cat Hair Vacuum
Hoover Flair S2200 Lightweight, maneuverable, free standing stick vacuum with power nozzle. With its sleek European styling, complimented by a premium painted high gloss finish, the Flair Free Standing Stick Cleaner with Power Nozzle from Hoover is the new standard for lightweight, maneuverable cleaning. $59.99 at Sears.com

 

Canister Brand
Description of
Cat Hair Vacuum Cleaners
Price
Kenmore Canister Vacuum 28015 - #1 rated by Consumer Reports

Cross Over Powermate: A hybrid power nozzle combines the best features for both carpet and bare floor use. Power Flow technology provides the power to clean while the electronic controls make cleaning a whole lot easier.

  • Cross Over Powermate: Built in bare floor nozzle detaches to clean all floor surfaces
  • Electronic control pad handle with all settings and indicators at your fingertips
  • Lightweight telecopic wand with light and swivel action for ease and convenience
  • Variable Power can adjust for all your cleaning needs
  • Quiet Guard 2 sound insulation for quieter vacuuming performance
  • Infrared dirt sensor indicates locations to help you locate and remove embedded dirt
  • Quick Release and deluxe tools on board to make above floor cleaning a snap
$599.99 at Sears.com
Electrolux Oxygen EL6988 - Top Rated Electrolux Oxygen EL6988A canister vacuum provides innovative Electrolux electronic dust bag indicator informing you when to change the bag, eliminating dust overflow and keeping dirt away from your family. * With a unique power head system including separate motor, Electrolux Oxygen delivers ultimate deep carpet cleaning performance, that you can see through the clear window. * This Electrolux vacuum cleaner combines the superior filtration of a HEPA H12 filter with the innovative, self-closing design of an Electrolux s-bag that captures 99.97% of airborne dust and allergens and prevents dust from escaping when bag is changed. * With fingertip control, $449 at Shop.com

Source for Cat Hair Vacuum Brands:

Consumer Reports

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