The Best Vacuums for Pet Hair 2026

This vacuum does it all. Its strong suction and motorized TurboBrush tool help pull embedded hair and dirt up from carpet fibers, where it tends to cling most. The Lift-Off pod detaches so you can carry the cleaner more easily up the stairs or to above-floor spots, and the self-cleaning brush roll helps reduce hair wrap so you’re not constantly cutting strands off the roller. A HEPA-sealed system also helps trap fine dust and allergens while you clean.

This robot vacuum takes care of everyday floor cleanup without you having to lift a finger, by picking up dust, crumbs, and pet hair as it moves through the home, so you’re not constantly pulling out a full-size vacuum. It also includes a mopping function for light surface messes, while the self-emptying base and anti-tangle brush help keep maintenance low between runs.

It’s a stick vac, it’s a handheld, it’s both! This lightweight vacuum runs on a removable lithium-ion battery with up to 40 minutes of runtime and the HyperVelocity suction system can lift debris from carpets and bare floors. It also converts into a handheld vacuum so you can get to those pesky couch hair pockets.

Its clogless brush design helps keep hair and debris moving through the vacuum instead of wrapping tightly around the roller, so suction stays more consistent during longer cleaning sessions (and you don’t have to go digging through the vacuum brush…gross). LED headlights help reveal pet hair in darker areas and along edges, while the cordless design makes it easy to move from room to room without stopping to switch outlets.

If pet hair seems to collect everywhere, this cordless handheld vacuum makes quick work of it. The motorized brush helps lift stubborn fur from upholstery and stairs, while the lightweight, cordless design makes it easy to grab for everyday messes without the strain of a full-sized vacuum. Plus, it comes with a variety of attachments that will help you get in every nook and cranny of your sofa.

This is also a model that comes heavily tested by our editors, including our Editorial Director Megan. “I have had this handheld vacuum—which came highly recommended by another D&J staffer—for three years. While I primarily use it to suck up pet hair on my couches, I have put it to work plenty of times to get a deeper clean on my rugs, floors, tough corners, and sometimes even surfaces. Though it’s marketed for four-legged friends, I’d go so far as to say any homeowner should have one handy for tricky spots and spills. It’s also cordless and the battery lasts a long time between charges, making this one of my primary secret weapons for a hair-free house. (At least for a minute or two.)”

The Dyson Ball Animal Extra Vacuum is built to handle homes with a mix of carpet types, especially where pet hair gets embedded into fibers. It has adjustable carpet settings that let you switch between low-pile and high-pile rugs, so the brush bar can either stay closer to the surface for tight weaves or dig deeper into thicker carpet to lift out trapped hair and debris. With this model in your cleaning closet, you might even be able to pull off shag carpeting.

The major win here is the large-capacity dust bin, which means less trips to the garbage mid-cleaning. Plus, the Lift-Away feature lets you detach the canister so you can carry it for stairs, furniture, and tighter spaces, while the swivel steering helps it move more easily around furniture and into corners without feeling bulky.