" 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. "
If you have a cat, then you have cat hair. It can settle over everything, particularly if you have a long haired 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.
Note that higher priced united are either self propelled or have more
suction. However, every model listed here has received top
marks from Consumer Reports for pet hair. The choice between
upright and canister is personal preference. Stick vacuums
are not going to have the power of upright or canister, but are perfect
for fast cleanup.
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Uprights
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| Hoover WindTunnel U4685-900 - #1 Rating for Pet Hair in Consumer Reports | The top rated vacuum for pet hair is also recommended for everyday cleaning such as carpets and wood floors. This is a self propelled upright . Strong consumer review from the Sears site - a jack Russell Terrier owner who wrote "I have never seen a sweeper pick up pet hair like this one." | $246.99 at Sears.com |
| Hoover Platinum - Top Rating among all vacuums tested in Consumers Reports (2010), Tied for #1 for Pet Hair | Bag free vacuum that also includes Hoover WindTunnel technology. Lightweight bagged with illuminated controls. 2 speeds. Heap bag. Check bag indicator. Includes multiple cleaning tools and has a 6 year limited warranty. Rated the same as the Hoover WindTunnel U4685-900for pet hair. | $209 at Amazon.com |
| Hoover WindTunnel U5491-900 - Highly rated for Pet Hair and good lower cost alternative |
Another good choice from Hoover that uses WindTunnel technology. Includes a hepa bag, and bag-check indicator. Also has a light that comes on when additional vacuuming is needed, good for areas where it is hard to tell how dirty they are. Lighter than versions of this vacuum that are self propelled. Bottom line is that this vacuum provides the perfect balance between performance and price. |
$118 at Amazon.com |
| Eureka Smart Vac 4870-- Consumer Digest Best Buy | 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 tools that remove pet hair from carpet, called the Pet Power Paw.. This is a bagless vacuum, and has a clear dirt container so you can see when it’s time to empty it. Captures dust, dander, allergens and odors. Strong owner reviews on the Sears website (click link at right). | $135 at Sears.com |
| Hoover WindTunnel Anniversary Edition Bagless U5786-900 |
This bagless vacuum includes all of the Hoover features described above including the dirt finder indicator and Hepa filter. A good choice. |
$235.99 at Amazon.com |
Stick vacuums aren't as good as upright or canister vacuums for picking up pet hair. However, for a small jobs, these are the best choices.
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Description
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| Bissell Versus - Top Rating for Pet Hair | Top rated bagless vacuum. Swivel head and quick release cord. | $57.00 at Amazon.com |
Cordless
Swivel Sweeper  - 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. | $31.49 at Amazon.com
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| Black & Decker Pivot PSV1800 | Cordless pivoting vacuum cleaner. Includes an upholstery brush and small crevice tool. Operates cordless and folds in half for storage. If you are looking for a great smaller vacuum, this is a good choice for quick pickups on furniture, hard wood floors and carpet. See reviews by clicking link on right. | $99.99 at Amazon.com |
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| 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.
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$599.99 at Sears.com |
| Kenmore Canister 27514 - Top Rated | Comes with a "Pet Powermate" attachment designed to clean pet hair on furniture. Designed for easy stair cleaning in addition to carpets, bare floors etc. Includes Hepa filtration. Rated #2 in Consumer Reports, with good ratings for total airflow and noise vs. the excellent ratings received by the model listed above. | $219.99 at Sears.com |
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