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November 06, 2022

Best vacuum cleaners for households with pets


We all love our pets; they are like family to us, sharing the comfort of our homes. We let our pets walk on our carpets, sit on our sofas, and wrap themselves up in our blankets and cushions. But pet hair can be a real nuisance to clean, especially from softer materials like upholstery.

Categories: Vacuum Cleaners


Having the right vacuum cleaner at hand is a must and strong suction is vital. There are so many different pet care accessories which can be used to clean curtains, sofas or other materials, making it easier to remove the hair from our furry friends.

For households with allergies such as dust or dust mites, it may be better to get a bagged vacuum, that way you avoid the risk of bad particles getting back into the air when changing the dust bag. So, let’s look at our top 3 vacuum cleaners for pet owners.

One Pet Care - Bagged vacuum cleaner

Best for: smaller households with pets or allergy sufferers

  • Cleaning range: 11 m
  • Power level: 750 W
  • Sound level: 77 dB
  • Weight: 4.5 kg

The One Pet Care model is a bagged vacuum cleaner which lets you know when the bag is full. It comes with a built in HEPA 14 filter which is great for households with pets because it removes 99.9% of airborne particles. You can also change the suction level depending on your cleaning task. It is a compact design which can be easily stored or carried, ideal for apartments.

Includes 5 unique accessories:

  1. Round Brush nozzle for cleaning dashboards and other surfaces
  2. Combi nozzle for carpets and floors
  3. Mini turbo nozzle for vacuuming pet hair from sofas or cars
  4. Upholstery nozzle for sofas and curtains
  5. Hard floor nozzle, which does what it says on the tin

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Select Pet Care – Bagged vacuum cleaner

Best for: larger households with pets or allergy sufferers

  • Cleaning range: 11 m
  • Power: 650 W
  • Sound level: 75dB
  • Weight: 6.4 kg

This bagged vacuum cleaner will alert you when the bag or the filter need changing. With a HEPA 14 filter which stops 99.9% of airborne particles from getting back into your home when cleaning. The Select Pet Care vacuum also has 5 different suction levels, to adapt to your cleaning tasks.

Includes 6 different accessories to make vacuuming a breeze:

  1. Round Brush nozzle for cleaning dashboards and other surfaces
  2. Combi nozzle for carpets and floors
  3. Mini turbo nozzle for vacuuming pet hair from sofas or cars
  4. Upholstery nozzle for sofas and curtains
  5. Hard floor nozzle, which does what it says on the tin
  6. Crevice nozzle for those hard-to-reach areas

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Meteor Pet Care – Bagless vacuum cleaner

Best for: larger households with pets

  • Cleaning range: 11 m
  • Power level: 800 W
  • Sound level: 79dB
  • Weight: 5.5 kg

The Meteor is Nilfisk’s bagless vacuum cleaner with a transparent dust container so you know when to empty it. Just like the One and Select, the Meteor pet care vacuum comes with the HEPA 14 filter which removes allergens and bad particles from getting back into your home. This vacuum has strong suction power which is ideal for larger households with plenty of pet hair to clean.

Includes 7 different accessories:

  1. Round Brush nozzle for cleaning dashboards and other surfaces
  2. Combi nozzle for carpets and floors
  3. Mini turbo nozzle for vacuuming pet hair from sofas or cars
  4. Upholstery nozzle for sofas and curtains
  5. Hard floor nozzle, which does what it says on the tin
  6. Crevice nozzle for those hard-to-reach areas
  7. Large turbo nozzle for removing pet hair from larger areas
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