

If you're in a hurry, here's a quick look at our top five. We’ve tested them all to help you find the best pet vacuum for you and, at the bottom of this feature, answered frequently asked questions – such as what attachments you you look for. There are pet versions of the best cordless vacuum cleaners, upright vacuum cleaners, cylinder vacuum cleaners and even robot vacuum cleaners (their sensors can identify pet mess and avoid it). Any vacuum that sucks up hair and dirt could call itself a pet vacuum in theory, but it won’t deserve the name unless it has a HEPA filter (more on that below), specialised attachments and decent suction power.


What is the best vacuum to buy for pet hair? It’s a hotly contested market.
