![]() ![]() Certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAFA), this vacuum has a HEPA filter and passed AAFA tests for low emissions, both while vacuuming and changing the bag.Īlthough it lacks some of the features that other vacuum cleaners offer, like auto height adjustments for different floor types and a retractable cord, we're impressed by its large capacity dust cup, ample hose storage, variety of tools and that it can be manually height adjusted for easier pushing across all carpet styles. But this upright Kenmore has all the extras to keep pet hair where it belongs: inside the vacuum. Pet hair is an annoyance for most pet owners, but if you or someone in your family happens to be allergic, it can also be a serious health issue. Keep in mind that this vacuum clocks in at over 20 pounds, so it'll take two hands to carry up or down stairs, though it is possible to clean stairs without having to pick it up thanks to its 10.5-foot telescoping wand, long hose and retractable cord. We also found it easy to maneuver and transition from carpet to hard floors, thanks to its large wheels. “The suction was phenomenal,” our tester said. One of our consumer testers used this vacuum right after another model and found that it picked up debris that the first vacuum missed. In our Lab tests, it proved to have powerful suction, picking up dry oats from our test carpets and hard flooring easily. We found its Pet PowerMate tool to be great for cleaning hair from upholstered furniture and carpets, and it can be stored along with all other tools right on the vacuum. ![]() To clean hardwood floors, you can attach the bare floor brush hands-free using a foot pedal - though one tester found that the compartment doesn't open all the way each time, so you may have to nudge it a bit to get the brush out. It has powerful suction, so much so that it sometimes proved troublesome for testers vacuuming around lightweight rugs that were sucked up easily by the V15 Detect.įor those who prefer a bagged vacuum that keeps pet hair and dander sealed after cleaning, there's the Pet-Friendly Pop-N-Go canister vacuum from Kenmore, a Cleaning and Organizing Award-winner. Both the filter and fluffy brush are washable, plus you can store all accessories right on the wand. We found manually switching between cleaning modes easy, but the auto-mode automatically adjusts the suction power depending on the floor type it senses, instantly providing stronger suction when you need it most (like when removing debris from carpet fibers). ![]() ![]() The dust bin is smaller than those on most full-size upright vacuums and therefore requires more frequent emptying. Our testers found maintenance easy, thanks to a hair screw tool specifically made to ball up long and short pet hair and deposit it into the dust bin without tangling around the brush. For even more on carpets, check out our guides to the best carpet cleaners and how to clean your carpet the right way.ĭyson's V15 Detect, a past Good Housekeeping Cleaning Award winner, packs a lot of innovation into a lightweight design, including a laser that illuminates dust and other debris not visible in regular lighting, a fluffy brush that's great for picking up hair and dust from hard flooring and an LCD screen that shows you the size of each particle your vacuum picks up. If your tile or wood floors need a little more love and attention, check out our guides to the best vacuum mops and the best vacuums for hardwood floors. Keep reading for more information on how we evaluate the best vacuums for pet hair in our Lab, plus more of our best tips and tricks for pet hair removal. Gary Richter M.S., D.V.M., a holistic veterinarian who’s well-acquainted with pet fur in both his home and office on how to better mitigate your pet's shedding. We put our vacuums through rigorous testing that follows industry-standard test methods from the ASTM and apply standardized types and amounts of soil on a range of flooring types, from hardwood to deep pile carpet to vinyl, to find the best vacuums to get the job done. In the last nine months, we've tested 44 vacuums for our 2023 Cleaning and Organizing Awards and other category tests. In the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care & Cleaning Lab, we test all kinds of vacuums, including the best stick vacuums, handheld vacuums, canister vacuums, robot vacuums and more. ![]()
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