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Choosing The Right Handheld Vacuum for Pet Hair

by Kathy Joe June 11, 2019
written by Kathy Joe June 11, 2019
Choosing The Right Handheld Vacuum for Pet Hair

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Cleaning a busy household without pets can be hard enough. However, add them into the equation and hard work is made harder. Obviously, we love the pets we choose to keep in our homes.

We love their companionship, the way they enrich our lives. One thing we don’t particularly love about keeping pets is the hair that they shed that seems to get just about everywhere.

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  • How To Choose The Right Handheld Vacuum For Pet Hair
    • 1. The Price
    • 2. The Suction Power
    • 3. The Filters
    • 4. Capacity
    • 5. Weight
    • 6. Corded or Cordless?
    • 7. Think About The Noise Level and Attachments

How To Choose The Right Handheld Vacuum For Pet Hair

If you have pets, in all probability, it was your decision to have them in the first place. So, just as is the case when you have children, you need to deal with the mess they make. On this site, we have already covered some of the secrets on carpet cleaning and given great DIY tricks for cleaning your carpet.

Most of the hints and tips in those posts were general. Therefore, in this post, we are going to focus on helping you deal with pet hair by showing you what you should consider when you need the best handheld carpet cleaner.

1. The Price

How To Choose The Right Handheld Vacuum For Pet Hair

The price of the handheld pet vacuum you choose will depend on your available budget. Although, like most things, the cleaners that are better quality with more features and power usually cost more.

Don’t be put off though if you have a tight budget. By researching the options out there you can still find the best handheld pet vacuum that falls within your budget and that are just as good, if not better, than their expensive counterparts.

2. The Suction Power

Handheld Vacuum for Pet Hair

One of the most crucial features for the best handheld vacuum for pet hair is the suction and power that it offers. Hair is very stubborn, especially when it’s clinging to carpet fibers.

If you intend to use it on different types of floors and surfaces, including wooden, Lino and tiled floors as well as furniture, you should look for one with adjustable suction power levels.

3. The Filters

Handheld Vacuum for Pet Hair Buying Guide

It’s recommended that you find a handheld vacuum for pet hair that comes equipped with filters, like HEPA. Dander from cats and dogs can trigger allergies.

Using a handheld pet vacuum with high-performance filters can help to stop tiny particles of dust and hair from being pushed out and back into the air.

4. Capacity

Capacity Of The Handheld Vacuum

Every animal is different, whether it’s a dog or a cat, and as such, they don’t shed the same volume of hair as each other, neither do they shed that hair at the same rate or frequency.

So, when you are looking at the best hand vacuum designed to handle their hair and are presented with a wide variety of different capacities, you need to choose the one that best suits your needs.

If your dog or cat, for instance, sheds more than the average amount, then a large capacity will obviously be best. On the other hand, though, if it does not shed too much, you may be fine with a smaller capacity cleaner.

It’s not just the individual animal themselves you have to consider, but the number of you have in total. More animals equal more mess.

5. Weight

Handheld Vacuum for Pet Hair Weight

As the best hand vacuum is not designed for use on flooring, they should not be too weighty or bulky. You should be able to hold and handle one without too much hassle while cleaning furniture, those tight corners or in your car.

6. Corded or Cordless?

Corded or Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Pet hair hand vacuum by its very design is more portable than its full-size counterpart. However, the best cordless handheld vacuum for pet hair will be far more versatile and easier to maneuver and are easier to use in cars, on stairways, and around furniture.

You don’t have to worry about cords getting in the way or not being able to reach from a specific outlet. With corded cleaners, conversely, you don’t have to worry about running out of battery charge, which makes them ideal for use in larger areas.

7. Think About The Noise Level and Attachments

How To Choose The Right Handheld Vacuum For Pet Hair

The attachments you get with a particular model is something you should pay close attention to. Particularly if it has an upholstery tool and a crevice tool that is good for cleaning harder to reach spots deep down the edges and underneath furniture where hairs often gather. Stair tools are also good for removing the dander and hair from the edges and faces of each step.

Noise level is also something you should consider, more as common decency for the animals and other members of your household. You will find that modern handheld pet vacuums have reduced noise levels and motors that have been designed to operate almost-silently.

It can be tricky trying to decide on the best hand vacuum for pet hair from the variety out there. However, with the suggestions above, you should find it easier.

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