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These vacuums will clean pet hair, kibble, and other messes with ease.
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The vacuum suction varied slightly depending on the direction we cleaned in.
Overall, the best Sharkvacuum for pet hairthat we tested is the Stratos Upright Vacuum.
The user-friendly controls made it simple to shift between suction configs.
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Product Details: Weight:8.4 lbs.
The strong suction means the vacuum cant clean fluffy rugs that are not secured to the floor.
We found that the best stick vacuum for pet hair from Shark is the UltraLight PetPro.
The Shark Stratos AZ3002 Upright Vacuum impressed us with its suction power on hard floors as well as carpet.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Henry Wortock
We needed multiple passes to get everything.
It also was unable toclean a shag rug, as it kept sucking up the fibers.
Product Details: Weight:9.7 lbs.
This upright vacuum with a large canister is the bulkiest option on this list.
This Shark upright is packed with every feature you could imagine.
It has DuoClean PowerFins, a self-cleaning brush roll, a HEPA filter, and rose gold accents.
But what impressed us the most was its suction power.
It functioned well on all flooring types and easily gathered hair without leaving any tangled in the brushroll.
We then used a decibel meter to measure the noise output of the vacuum on the highest setting.
We also took into consideration any hair that was trapped on the brush roll.
Formodels with washable filters, we took into consideration any challenges while cleaning those.
It also means the battery life isnt as long-lasting on cordless models.
The HEPA [filter] manages pet dander so your human guests aren’t constantly sneezing, says Homer.
HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate air.
The US Department of Energy sets the standards for HEPA filters.
Attachments
Not all pet vacuumsShark or otherwisecome with attachments.
Corded vs. Cordless
This is the age-old question for vacuums regardless of whether you have pets.
For ease of movement, cordless vacuums are great because theyre lightweight and easy to use.
You cant beat themespecially thehandheld modelsfor quick pickups.
Plus, you wont have to worry about charging them.
We noticed during testing that some of the cordless Shark vacuums dont have the best battery life.
Your Questions, Answered
What makes a pet vacuum different from a regular vacuum?
According to Pullins, pet vacuums have a better knack for picking uppet hair and danderthan regular vacuums.
Youll also find some models that have pet hair attachmentsbetter for cleaning upholsteryand stairs.
Unfortunately, your pet probably wont like either of them.
How much should I expect to spend on a Shark pet hair vacuum?
Who We Are
Kaitlyn McInnisis a writer with a decade of experience in shopping and lifestyle content.
She specializes in vacuums and cleaning productsfor Better Homes & Gardens.
To compile this list, McInnis analyzed insights our lab.
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In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.
The Shark HZ702 UltraLight Pet Pro Corded Stick Vacuum is under 10 pounds and easy to maneuver.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Henry Wortock
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We tested all vacuums on both hard floor and carpet using kibble and pet hair as debris.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
We looked for models with attachments for upholstery—especially important when cleaning pet hair.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
