Pet Owners face a common problem. They love their pets but they don’t love the hair that their pets leave behind. This creates the unique problem of pet hair clean up. Many vacuums just do not seem to remove pet hair efficiently. Some pet hair sticks into upholstery and other surfaces where it cannot be removed unless you roll over it with a lint brush. What you need is a canister vacuum that has enough power to remove the hair and continue to be useful time after time. We had a look at three of the top Canister vacuums for pet hair and their features so that you can see all of the information easily.
Effective Canister Vacuums that are Perfect for Cleaning up Pet Hair
1. Miele Classic C1 Cat and Dog Canister Vacuum Cleaner
In my opinion, Miele is the king of canister vacuums. Anyone who’s owned one will testify to the fact that they last for years – actually more like decades. Miele vacuums a far from being cheap, but it’s going to be money well spent. Considering that you won’t be replacing it for a long time, spending a bit extra on a vacuum of this quality is worth it.
The Miele Classic Cat and Dog Canister Vacuum needs no explanation, the name kind of says it all. This could easily be one of the best vacuums for cleaning pet hair from hard floors, carpets, and upholstery. The Electro+ motorized roller brush has five height adjustments which makes it perfect for any type of carpet and fantastic at getting the pet hair out of your carpets. To get the same results on your upholstery, it also has a Mini Turbo Brush. More great news for pet owners is the Active Air Clean filters that use active charcoal to remove pet odors. Trust the guys at Miele to think of everything when they set out to design the best vacuum for pet owners. These filters also remove over 99.9% of all particles and allergens from the air.
Apart from the motorized pet hair turbo brush attachment for upholstery, you’ll also get a regular upholstery cleaning tool, a dusting brush, and crevice nozzle. All the attachments clip onto the machine for easy and instant access.
The versatile Parquet swivel cleaning head will rotate 180 degrees making it easy to get in everywhere around the home. The Miele C1 makes cleaning up after your pets virtually effortless and it’s just as effective on high pile carpets as it is on rugs and hard floors.
As one of the best pet hair vacuums in the world, the Miele C1 is, arguably the most durable and is also very easy to use. Miele provides a 2-year warranty on this vacuum. Though, if their track record is anything to go by, you’ll still be getting great performance from the C1 for more than 20-years.
2. Electrolux EL4335B Ultra Flex Canister Vacuum
Electrolux, like Hoover, is one of those names that’s synonymous with affordable quality vacuum cleaners. Granted, Electrolux vacuums may not have the technology that’s up there with brands like Dyson, Miele, and Shark – but, then again, nor is the price. What you can always expect from Electrolux is a high-quality vacuum at a price that won’t break the bank.
The self-cleaning brush roll means that you won’t be spending all your time removing pet hair from the brushes. With three height settings and the option to switch the brush roll on or off, you’ll be cleaning plush carpets with the same effectiveness as you do low pile carpets and hard floors. It doesn’t have any special pet hair tools for cleaning upholstery, though.
A cyclonic suction system with variable power control gives you constant suction power and the versatility that you need to gently clean curtains and soft fabrics. You’ll just as easily be able to suck up stubborn dirt, like in those areas where your pets leave a lot of hair and fine dirt. HEPA filtration also ensures clean, allergen-free air in your home.
The design that makes the Electrolux EL4335B look like it’s just disembarked from a spaceship is as practical as it is eye-catching. It stands upright for easy storage and weighs only 11.6 LBS. This makes it easy to carry the EL4335 in one hand when cleaning stairs and moving from room to room. Adding to the easy handling of the vacuum is an 8 Ft hose, telescopic wand, and a 21 Ft (automatically retracting) power cord, giving you 33 Ft of working range.
The removable dust cup makes it easy to empty and there are no bags to replace. The dust cup opens at the bottom, which helps to prevent dust flying everywhere when you empty it. You get the standard attachments that you’d expect – a crevice tool, dusting brush, and upholstery cleaning tool.
When you buy the Electrolux EL4335, you’re getting a lot of vacuum for your money. While there are many others that may be better at removing pet hair from your upholstery, this one compares with the best at deep cleaning any carpet or hard floor without pet hair getting tangled in the roller brush. Quality is of the high standard that you’d expect from Electrolux and their 5-year warranty is proof of this.
3. Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Canister Vacuum
The Dyson Cinetic Ball vacuum cleaners never cease to amaze me. And the Big Ball Animal Canister Vacuum can easily be the best vacuum for removing pet hair. It’s certainly not a cheap vacuum cleaner but, for this level of quality and superior engineering, you’re always going to pay more.
Cinetic tips inside the vacuum, remove the finest dust particles that would otherwise collect inside the machine and cause blockages. This means perfect air quality and you’ll probably never have to clean or replace the filter. The bagless dust cup is also designed for easy and perfectly hygienic emptying.
The ball design of the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball is quite unique looking but, actually, serves a very practical purpose. The Big Ball will correct itself when it falls over, making it the most hassle-free pet hair vacuum ever. The carbon fiber and nylon bristle roller brush is fantastic at cleaning carpets effectively, yet gentle enough for sealed hardwood floors, not to mention, great for removing pet hairs from any floor surface. It also has one of the best, tangle-free, turbo pet hair cleaners for upholstery.
There’s little need to emphasize the quality and superior engineering that goes into Dyson vacuums. They’re famous for this and you get one of the best 2-year warranties on the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal vacuum.
4. Prolux Tritan Pet Turbo Canister Vacuum Cleaner HEPA Sealed Hard Floor Vacuum
A lot of people will love the price of this vacuum. While it’s fantastic at cleaning pet hair from your hard floors, rugs, and upholstery, it’s
not the best for high pile carpets. For a very affordable canister pet hair vacuum, the Prolux Tritan is a fantastic deal for homes that have mostly hard floor surfaces.
Paying less for the Prolux Tritan Pet Turbo doesn’t mean you’re compromising on power or air quality. It has HEPA air filters so, like the top end vacuums, it’s ideal for people with allergies. A 12A motor gives this little vacuum incredible suction power (107 CFM). So it will give the same power as many vacuums that cost twice as much. While it doesn’t have any special pet hair attachments, the incredible suction power makes it a very good vacuum for pet owners.
The standard cleaning head adjusts easily from short pile carpets to hard floors with a foot-controlled lever. With the 23 Ft retractable power cord, 36” extendable wand, and 6 Ft hose it’s going to give you plenty of reach around the home. Carrying the little Prolux is also a breeze, it weighs only 15 LBS and with rubber wheels, it won’t scratch your delicate floor surfaces.
So, I wouldn’t call the Prolux Tritan the best vacuum for pet hair. Though it could be said that is the best for its price. A good combination of quality, power, and affordability makes this a fantastic pet vacuum for people who don’t have a lot to spend. It comes with a 1-year warranty.
6. Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum 1547
The Bissell Expert Multi-cyclonic canister vacuum is another very affordable option that offers you a lot of value your money. It’s one of the best pet hair vacuums for hard floors and is good for cleaning low pile carpets and rugs.
The very compact design of this vacuum is very attractive and it’s really easy to move about. It weighs a mere 13 LBS and has very large rubber wheels that won’t scratch sensitive floors.
The turbine cleaning head is excellent for sucking up pet hair and stubborn debris, yet gentle enough for hardwood floors. Add to this, the multi-cyclonic technology that gives you perfect suction under all conditions and provides you with very clean air – aided by multi-level filtration.
The steel telescopic wand gives you the ability to reach under furniture as easily as it will clean high areas, up to the ceiling. A well-designed handle and automatically retracting power cord make it a very easy vacuum to carry and store. The dust cup is also very easy and hygienic to empty.
This is an easy to use canister vacuum that’s excellent for cleaning up pet hair and comes at an incredibly reasonable price. The Bissell Expert Multi-cyclonic Canister vacuum comes with a 2-year warranty.
7. Kenmore 81614 600 Series Bagged Canister Vacuum
The Kenmore 81614 compares with best high-priced pet hair vacuums in many ways and, while it’s one of the cheapest, it costs quite a bit less than the top-end machines. It has the power and attachments to deal with pet hairs, and all the other mess they carry with them, on any carpeted or hard floor surface.
A motorized roller brush and pet hair attachment is the perfect way to remove pet hair from any area of your home or car. It has HEPA filtration – which is great news for people who want an allergy-free home.
The “pop-and-go” brush is a very innovative feature, which makes it quick and easy to attach the brush as you work. It uses a bag which makes it more convenient when emptying. Choosing between bagless or bagged canister vacuums is really a matter of less fuss (in the case of a vacuum with a bag), or lower running costs if you don’t have to replace the bag (vacuums that use a dust cup instead).
The Kenmore 81614 600 series canister vacuum cleaner makes a good middle ground between the cheaper canister vacuums and the high-priced models. It has the specialized cleaning heads that you need to make light work of pet hair on multiple floor surfaces and is very easy and convenient to use. It comes with a 1-year warranty.
8. Ovente Cyclonic Canister Vacuum
When one looks at the price of the Ovente vacuums, they seem to be the bargain basement specials of the vacuum cleaner world. While the Ovente Cyclonic Canister Vacuum may not be top of the range, it’s surprisingly well-made for a machine this cheap. When it comes to value for money, this product deserves to be included on our list of best canister vacuums for pet hair.
Unlike many of the cheaper canister vacuums, the Ovente Cyclonic comes with all the attachments you need to clean up pet hair. The pet/sofa brush is ideal for this purpose, though the floor cleaning head is good for pet hair, it’s not ideal for cleaning plush carpets.
The cyclonic technology, similar (though maybe not quite as effective as the more expensive machines) is good at maintaining suction all the time. With 1400 watts of suction power, it’s a really great vacuum for pet owners and families with serious dirt to clean up. It’s nice to see that this little machine has HEPA filtration, which is also a feature that’s usually reserved for more expensive vacuums.
If you’re looking for good pet hair vacuum and don’t have much to spend, the Ovente Cyclonic is, by far, your best option. Like the other canister pet hair vacuums in the lower end of the price spectrum, this one also comes with a 1-year warranty.
9. Oreck Venture PetPower Bare Floor Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Oreck is a proudly American company and offers outstanding quality. The Oreck PetPower canister vacuum not only offers excellent performance and durability, it also has about the best warranty and service agreements of any vacuum cleaner.
With the choice of several power settings, the Oreck Venture will clean any floor with the perfect amount of suction. It’s also one of the quietest vacuums you’ll get, thanks to their unique Silence Technology system.
It uses very high-quality disposable bags. This does mean that you have to replace the bags, which will add slightly to your running costs, but it’s very convenient without any mess. The bags offer perfect HEPA air filtration, removing 99.97% of dust and allergens from the air. This makes the Oreck Venture one of the best vacuums for people with allergies or those who suffer from asthma. You get a bag pack with your initial purchase which will keep you going for quite a while.
The Oreck Venture is really compact and light (23.1 LBS). This, together with very versatile swivel steering, make it one of the easiest vacuums to use and it offers just about the best cleaning action for hardwood floors. Cleaning up pet hair is also taken care of, the Venture comes with a Turbo Brush attachment that will remove pet hair and engrained dirt from your upholstery with ease. All the attachments store in an easy to access compartment at the top of the canister.
I’d say that the Oreck Venture PetPower vacuum is one of the best, especially when it comes to the exceptionally quiet operation of the machine. It’s made in the USA, which is rare these days. What’s probably most remarkable about the Oreck is that you get a 7-year warranty and seven annual tune-ups. That should certainly give you peace of mind.
irene Turner says
I love my Oreck cannister dog. It is small and compact. .