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Fidos shedding is no match for these carpet cleaners, vacuums, rollers, and more.

Person vacuuming pet hair from carpet with a Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum

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Pet hair accumulates quickly and is frustratingly skilled at dodging cleanup.

to make it prevent yourpet from taking over the house, you need a reliable pet hair remover.

Take vacuums, for example.

Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Canister Vacuum BC4026

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The lower suction tweaks are less effective on hardwood floors.

TheKenmore Pet Friendly Pop-n-Go Bagged Canister Vacuumexceeded our expectations, earning top marks across the board during testing.

Assembly was simple, with all the parts clicking into place.

Person vacuuming dog bed with the Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum

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Accessories include a dusting brush, pet attachment, crevice tool, and bare floor brush.

For extended reach, theres a telescoping wand and a detachable handle, ideal for furniture and tight spaces.

The lowest suction setting wasnt as successful on hardwood floors.

Person vacuuming green rug with the Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum

After testing, there was no pet hair stuck in the brushes or around the wheels.

Its one of the louder options we tested, and we also had trouble attaching the hose.

you could choose from three cleaning modes: max, deep, and express.

Person opening hatch for attachments on Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum and removing brush attachment

While the assembly was intuitive, attaching the hose did require significant effort.

It still felt heavy, however, though the wheels helped a lot.

The cleaner did score high on the sound level, well above our calculated average at 89.3 decibels.

Person placing Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum against a wooden table

After 20 minutes of drying time, there was only a minimal amount of moisture left.

It comes with apet stain tool, which has spray tips that get deep into the carpet fibers.

Part of the cleaners success is thanks to Bissells Heatwave Technology, which helps maintain a consistent water temperature.

Closeup of the Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum being used to vacuum pet food from tile floor

The 22-foot power cord allows you to clean more nimbly.

The dustbin may need to be emptied mid-clean.

Maintaining a clean carcan be difficult, and even more so when you have a pet.

Person vacuuming dog bed with the Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum

Snapping the pieces together is a breeze, so you’re able to start vacuuming in an instant.

Thanks to the battery indicator, you dont have to worry about randomly running out of power mid-clean.

When youre done, youre able to wash out the filter.

Person vacuuming green rug with the Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum

Its also relatively quiet and comes with a tool to cut hair out of the brushroll.

It only cleans floors, and the dust cup is a little smaller than wed prefer for pet hair.

TheRyobi 18V One+ HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuumperformed very well on all floor types.

Person opening hatch for attachments on Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum and removing brush attachment

At 8.5 pounds, its fairly lightweight, and its also relatively quiet compared to other options.

A standout feature is the three different brushroll speeds: low, medium, and high.

Its important to mention that this vacuum is only for floors.

Person placing Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum against a wooden table

There are no attachments or a handheld mode toremove pet hair from upholsteryor car mats.

You may accidentally hit the release button because of its close proximity to your hand while rolling.

TheChomChom Pet Hair Removerisnt alint roller, though it looks like one.

Closeup of the Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum being used to vacuum pet food from tile floor

It doesnt even use adhesive to gather all thepesky pet hair on your carpetor couch cushions.

Instead its completely reusable, creating an electrostatic charge just by rolling to attract the hair.

The hair gathers into the built-in receptacle, which can be opened and emptied via the release button.

Bissell 35799 ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner

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Because of the handheld size, the brush is best for smaller areas.

What makes theAnalan Mini Pet Hair Remover Brushstand out among the best pet hair removers is its triangle shape.

The beauty of the triangle is that it’s incredibly functional.

A person kneeling while using the handheld tool to a Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799 on a carpet

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The interior ring is comfortable for all hand sizes, and is covered with a non-slip coating.

To use this brush, simply sweep it over the hair at an angle.

The gloves only come in one size.

A Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799 cleaning up a stain on a carpet

Why wait for your pets hair to infiltrate your home and vehicle?

The gloves come in four colors, blue, black, gray, and purple.

Because the gloves only come in one size, the adjustable wrist strap is especially useful.

A Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799 laying on the ground next to a cleaned carpet

Our Testing Process

We approached testing the best pet hair removers in one of two ways.

Handheld vacuums, more specifically, arebest for upholsteryand cars, as are brushes and rollers.

The length and texture of pet hair can impact how you clean it as well.

Close up of the cleaning controls on the side of a Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799

The stain removal, however, was ultimately ineffective, failing to fully remove thecoffee and wine stains.

Dirt Devil Power Swerve Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum

This inexpensive vacuum is compact and easy to maneuver.

But it didnt perform well on carpet, repeatedly clogging the brushroll.

Close up of the dual dirtlifter powerbrushes on the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799

Emptying the dust cup was also messy.

Your Questions, Answered

What is the best tool to remove dog hair?

The best tool to remove dog hair depends on the surface.

A person kneeling while using the handheld tool to a Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799 on a carpet

What is the best way to remove pet hair from clothes?

How do you remove pet hair from hard flooring?

They recommend powerful suction because some hair can be stubborn and stick to the floor.

A Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799 cleaning up a stain on a carpet

Who We Are

Quincy Bulinis a writer who covers products and home topics for BHG.

She has written about a variety of household cleaners.

What Is BHG Recommends?

A Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799 laying on the ground next to a cleaned carpet

In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.

Close up of the cleaning controls on the side of a Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799

Close up of the dual dirtlifter powerbrushes on the Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Carpet Cleaner 35799

Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner

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Hand using the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner to clean pet hair from a gray sofa

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Person using the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner to clean pet hair from a brown pet sofa

Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner cleaning pet food from a tile floor

Person holding the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner

Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner cleaning pet hair from an orange carpet

Hand using the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner to clean pet hair from a gray sofa

Person using the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner to clean pet hair from a brown pet sofa

Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner cleaning pet food from a tile floor

Person holding the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner

Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Pet Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner cleaning pet hair from an orange carpet

Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum Kit

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A person vacuums a white fur carpet using the Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum

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The Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum vacuums under a table

The brush head on the Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum

A person empties the canister on the Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum

A person examines the brush head on the Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum

A person vacuums a white fur carpet using the Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum

The Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum vacuums under a table

The brush head on the Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum

A person empties the canister on the Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum

A person examines the brush head on the Ryobi 18V+ Plus HP High-Capacity Stick Vacuum

ChomChom Pet Hair Remover

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Amazon Analan Mini Pet Hair Remover Brush

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DELOMO Upgrade Pet Grooming Gloves

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Person vacuuming orange carpet with the Kenmore Pet Friendly Pop-N-Go Bagged Canister Vacuum

This vacuum sucked up dog hair from low and high-pile carpets extremely well during our tests.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens

A person vacuums pet hair using the Dirt Devil Power Swerve Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum

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The Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Pet Stick Vac vacuums under a table

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