Let’s face it, we all love our pets and will do just about anything to keep them comfortable and well taken care of. On the other hand, we have to take ourselves, our families and homes in to consideration when we choose to have inside dogs. Most pets end up with the run of the house. That is why you need to know the best vacuum cleaner for pet hair on the market.
Despite all of the positive things we get from our pet ownership, there are some problems. One of the common problems with dogs and cats is the shedding of hair. Many dogs tend to shed hair on a seasonal basis. Much of the coat falls out during the hotter months and grows thicker in the winter.
The shedding of pet hair creates a major cleaning problem especially on carpets. Pet hair is very light and contains natural oils that cause it to adhere to carpet fibers. In most cases, an upright style vacuum cleaner with a motorized brush does the best job of removing the hair from the carpet. People who are allergic to either cats or dogs pose another problem. The pet hair left of couches or chairs and in the carpet will cause a reaction for guests even when the pets have been physically isolated before a visit.
To help with this common problem all of us pet loves share, I have reviewed several brands and styles of vacuum cleaners that are specifically designed to deal with pet hair and dander.
Each one was selected to give a range of price, quality, warranty and performance. Please keep in mind that you will have to decide if spending the extra money up front for more durability and long life plus additional warranty is in your particular budget.
This vacuum has received the good design award. It’s great for absorbing pet odors using the sealed HEPA filtration system with charcoal filter. It has dual-power edge kleeners that grab pet hair from tough-to-reach corners while the pet power paw vacuums pet hair from upholstery and stairs.
Specifications:
12 amps of power – turbo nozzle – Power Paw power brush
Cleaning path of 15″ – height adjustment available
weight – 23.9 pounds – easy empty dust cup
telescopic self-cleaning duster – nested crevice wand, pet upholstery brush
This unit has a 1 year Limited Warranty
It can be purchased in store at Sears, or Wal-mart, on-line purchases can be made at Wal-Mart and Amazon.com
Average Retail Price: $179.99
Boss 4D Pet Fresh Model#5893BVZ
Love your pet but not the mess they leave behind. This vacuum is ideal for people who need to clean up after pets.
Armed with a sealed HEPA filtration system with Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh reduces pet dander and eliminates odors with twice the power of standard baking soda. It is recommended by a leading consumer magazine as one of the best vacuums for people with inside pets.
The vacuum grabs pet hair from upholstery quickly and easily with the pet power paw power brush.
sealed HEPA filtration system – nested crevice wand, dusting brush
This unit has a 1 year Limited Warranty
It can be purchased in stores: Sears and Wal-Mart and on-line at Wal-Mart.com
The average Retail Price is $ 148.83
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Vacuum Model#3920
This unit cleans carpet, bare floors, upholstery, stairs and autos. It is designed with a dual cyclonic separation system which aids in less suction reduction.
Specifications:
clean filter indicator – pet contour tool
HEPA media filtration – pet turbo brush
bagless – crevice tool
7 surface settings – 35′ cord
14″ upholstery hose – 12 amps of power
This unit has a Limited 1 year warranty that is subject to “exceptions and exclusions”. Warranty does not apply to fans or routine maintenance components, such as filters, bags, belts, or brushes.
It can be purchased in stores or online at any of the following: Ace Hardware, Best Buy, Amazon.com, Circuit City, K-Mart, Kohl’s, sears, Target, Wal-Mart, Lowes, Linens-N-Things.
The average Retail Price is $ 149.99
Miele S5 Series Capricorn Model#S5980
These systems are the top of the line and best for pet owners. The collection of deep down dirt and pet hair is incredible. It’s the smart choice for pet owners because the system takes care of pet dander, pet hair, pet allergies, fleas and ticks.
I one terrific notable item about the Miele is that it comes with a 10 year Warranty, unlike any other vacuum I have reviewed. It comes with a SEB 236 full size electric power brush, HEPA filter for allergy relief and new SBB300-3 parquet floor brush. Fingertip digital power controls make using the unit a breeze. It is recommended for low, medium, and high carpeting, smooth flooring and homes with pets, of course. There are 3 tools included that have onboard storage, crevice tool, dusting brush, and upholstery tool. This unit is excellent for a large home as it has all the required elements to handle large homes with ease. This vacuum uses GN vacuum bags, which can be purchased in 3 packs for around $16.95 online, usually with free over night shipping. You can purchase this vacuum at www.galaxyvacuum.com for around 1199.00 with free shipping. I did find it at www.bestvacuum.com for 1099.00 also with free shipping.
Dyson delivers the patented root cyclone technology, no loss of suction. It is suited for all floor types. Dyson offers cleaner exhaust air technology. Air exhausted has 150 times less bacteria and mold than the air you breather.
Specifications:
19.21 pounds
250 airwatts
12 amps of power
37′ cord
This unit comes with a 5 year replacement warranty on parts and labor
It can be purchased online or in the following stores: Lowes, K-Mart, ABC Warehouse, Vacuum-Direct.com, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond.
