Human’s best friend: the pet. Or was it just the dog?
Either way, as much as we love our little friends, it’s also a lot of work. Our pets leave their traces everywhere, whether it’s on the upholstery, the floor or on the carpet.
Pet hairs are pretty stubborn.
We have reviewed numerous cordless vacuums to find out which cordless devices will work best for you in the fight against dog hair (and other pet hair).
You’ve got to be careful: if you don't pay attention when buying your new cordless vacuum cleaner, you can easily be disappointed and the hair will stay on the upholstery.
In the following, we’ll present our experiences with the best cordless vacuums for pet hair and we’ll also give you a comprehensive guide on what you need to look out for when buying your new household helper.
Smart, smarter, Tineco. A popular cordless hoover on Amazon UK with outstanding cleaning performance. The first battery hoover with its own app.
With the PureOne S12, Tineco has brought the first truly smart cordless hoover onto the premium market. When cleaning your Smart Home, the cordless vacuum cleaner is supported by a smartphone app.
The S12 performed outstandingly in our cleaning test. No matter what we put in front of it...
...it sucked it up.
Perfect in the fight against pet hair?
The mini electric brush removes all kinds of hair from your upholstery.
The Tineco S12 brings real innovation to the table. And we're not just talking about the fact that it's the first cordless hoover with an app...
...the filter cleaning system of the cordless vacuum cleaner is also really practical and well-thought-out.
The display provides you with useful information and practical tips.
You think: A wall mount is old hat...
...not so with the Tineco S12: The wall holder charges the battery in the device and the spare battery via an additional compartment at the same time.
You can buy the Tineco PureOne S12 in two different versions:
the Pure One S12 and the Pure One S12 ProEx
The difference is that the ProEx comes with a few more accessories.
The Tineco Pure One S12 gets a clear buy recommendation from us!
Excellent cleaning performance |
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Automatic filter cleaning tool |
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Spare pre-filter |
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Automatic suction mode |
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Replaceable battery included |
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Stylish design |
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Display |
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"Touchbar" for infinitely variable suction power control |
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Charging station/wall holder very well-thought-out |
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LEDs on the brush |
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App |
Sometimes necessary to change soft roller and standard brush (depending on floor) |
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Packaging also contains plastic and polystyrene |
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Brush roller occasionally lifts off |
Miele’s Triflex HX1 "Cat&Dog" version is a premium cordless vacuum. Miele has included some new extras especially for pet owners.
The Miele Triflex HX1 has a particularly sophisticated design. With a third modification option and a replaceable battery, the Triflex comes in very handy when vacuuming large houses or flats. Miele also developed some special accessories to deal with pet hair.
The Miele Triflex HX1 is capable of removing all kinds of dirt, even pet hair, thanks to its powerful suction. In our Miele Triflex HX1 review it came out with flying colours. The flexibility of this cordless vacuum cleaner makes cleaning easier and saves you a lot of precious time.
Miele includes a range of accessories with its devices. In terms of pet hair removal, two parts stand out in particular:
This electric floor brush plays a big part in ensuring that the Miele achieved one of the best cleaning results of all vacuums tested.
The brush rotates automatically and transports dirt immediately into the suction tube. With the LED light of the brush you can see dirt even in the darkest corners.
Developed by Miele to remove all types of dog and cat hair and also other types of pet hairs. You can attach it quickly and once you modify the HX1 to the handy compact mode you can vacuum your upholstered furniture or clean the car.
With the HX1 your efforts will be reduced to a minimum.
These filters are even advertised by the manufacturer as maintenance-free. You should tap out the HEPA filter from time to time so that the performance remains constantly high.
Emptying the dust container is also very simple. You can simply remove the container and carry it to the trash. During that process, no dust is going to fall out, which ensures clean air in your home.
Your advantage: you don't have to buy any bags either. You'll be amazed at how much money this saves.
Cleaning the brush is also super easy. You can open the case on the side and then you’ll be able to remove the brush for cleaning.
The Miele Triflex HX1 belongs to the elite of cordless vacuum cleaners. The German manufacturer places particular emphasis on quality and service.
The Triflex is not really cheap, but it's worth the investment. You have to vacuum often, so a clever work-saver is just what you need.
For this money, you get a great cordless vacuum.
The Dyson V11 our winner. From all the devices that we have tested, it showed that it has the strongest suction power and is therefore particularly suitable for removing pet hair.
The Dyson v11 Absolute Extra is a premium class cordless vacuum.
Dyson has taken the suction performance of its V-series to the next level with the V11 and additionally equipped it with an innovative technology, a practical display AND an exchangeable battery.
The Dyson V11 Absolute is a successful cordless vacuum in every way
The Dyson V11 really convinced us in all areas, which is why it deserves to be called the best cordless vacuum in 2021 in our opinion.
The strongest suction power among all tested devices in combination with the electric floor brush ensures an outstanding cleaning result.
When other cordless vacuum cleaners reached their limits on carpets, the Dyson V11 still gave 100% in our test. Even dog and cat hair can’t stand a chance against the V11.
You can easily determine how versatile a device is by looking at the accessories that come with a cordless vacuum cleaner.
It automatically adapts to the surface and is therefore suitable for any floor type.
This one is also included in the scope of delivery. It’s perfect for removing pet hair from upholstered furniture.
It’s an attachment with hard bristles that can also be used to remove stubborn hair.
The cleaning process of the Dyson V11 is self-explanatory and user-friendly.
Especially the emptying function is well thought through.
Dirt and also pet hairs are pushed outwards by the slider. This ensures that not a single hair will be left behind and that the dirt goes directly into the waste bin.
They are easy to clean and very efficient. You can also buy them later if necessary.
Battery performance is very good. The V11 can be used for up to 60 minutes and the innovative display constantly shows you how long you have left to vacuum. With the new models, the battery can also be replaced easily.
The V11 starts with a higher price, but that is what quality costs.
It’s an investment that pays off. The follow-up costs are low, and the easy handling simplifies your household work, saves time and is easier on your nerves.
For that price, you get a premium device.
New automatic floor roller |
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New LED display |
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Over one-hour battery power |
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Very powerful suction |
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Much quieter |
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Battery is replaceable |
About 400 grams heavier than its predecessor |
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Power button not lockable |
The test winner of 2018 has powerful suction and an innovative design
This cordless vacuum plays in the top league. Its cleaning performance leaves nothing to be desired, and the innovative design is very user-friendly.
The Dyson V10 Absolute caught us off-guard with its entirely new design when it came out in 2018.
The new arrangement of the engine and dirt tank has improved performance significantly.
The Dyson V10 came out with flying colours in our cleaning tests. No matter what dirt or on which floor type, the Dyson V10 left the floor spotless.
The cordless stick vacuum scored so well thanks to its powerful suction. According to the manufacturer, the V10 has 150 AW. You see that when you vacuum. That’s why the V10 stole the show from all other cordless vacuums in 2018.
The new emptying function is also a considerable advantage.
You just have to push the slider forward, and the dirt falls directly into the dustbin.
Advantage: It’s very suitable for allergy sufferers, but it’s also great for everyone else. Now the annoying dust won’t find its way back into the flat.
It’s super easy to convert it from a stick vacuum to a handheld vacuum. The vast amount of accessories also increases the versatility of the V10 immensely.
The battery life of the Dyson V10 is excellent and lasts for up to 60 minutes. That’s sufficient for cleaning most flats and houses. After that, it takes about 4.5 hours to charge the battery fully.
It’s also got an upgrade from two to three suction modes. This way, you can always choose a suitable power mode for the dirty challenge that lays in front of you.
You can switch to turbo mode if you have to deal with stubborn dirt. If it’s only light dirt, the minimum level will be sufficient.
The medium level works great for most everyday situations.
The extra mode improves cleaning performance and battery life.
After the Dyson V11 came onto the market, the price of the V10 has also dropped immensely. The most significant disadvantage of the cordless vacuum cleaner has become insignificant.
There are three variants of the V10:
The manufacturer offers only the Absolute model at the moment, which is the best option anyway if you ask us. Its features are simply the best.
Read more about that in our detailed Dyson V10 Absolute review.
We recommend the Dyson V10 for those who want an excellent cleaning performance but don’t need the latest technology (display, automatic adjustment of suction power, etc.).
This naturally affects the price of the V10. It’s much cheaper than the latest models.
The Dreame V11 is a cordless vacuum that’s a little cheaper. Its suction power really convinced us. It was unexpectedly strong which makes it a good companion in the fight against pet hair in your home!
The Dreame V11 could not only convince with its outstanding suction power. Despite the low price, the Dreame V11 comes with an innovative display and extra accessories. Among them are useful gadgets that help to free your couch from pet hair.
The strong suction power is atypical for appliances in this price range. However, the suction power is important when cleaning pet and dog hair. That’s why we chose to introduce the Dreame V11 as an affordable alternative.
When we tested the Dreame V11’s cleaning performance, we found out that it worked great on hard floors. The Dreame cordless vacuum cleaner really doesn’t have to hide behind the competition.
Another atypical feature for this price range is a display. Until now, very few cordless vacuums have this feature and it’s therefore almost like a unique selling point of the Dreame.
The accessories are very extensive and it amazes us that Dreame includes a mini electric brush here.
It is very easy to use and reliably vacuums pet hair from the couch or from the dog box in the car.
The standard brush is a so-called soft roller. It works very well on hard floors. On carpeted floors it worked surprisingly well, too.
Nevertheless, we would have liked an optimal solution for carpets.
After all, hardly any hair wraps around the soft roller. So you don't have to worry too much about that.
For carpeted floors, we would have liked to see a different option.
The workmanship is good and maintenancing the Dreame V11 is simple and uncomplicated.
You can easily remove and beat out the filter, and changing it isn’t difficult either, even if it is not really necessary.
The roller can be removed easily, so you can remove any hair and other dirt from it.
Unfortunately, the battery cannot be removed, but the runtime is pretty strong with 45 minutes in medium mode.
Emptying the dirt container works well, but sometimes you may have to help a little by hand.
The cordless vacuum will help you free your home from your pets' hair.
All in all, the Dreame V11 is definitely a good purchase and a top device for its price.
There are now plenty of cordless vacuums. However, the performance and the possible uses differ enormously.
We have put the devices through the wringer for you and tested them again and again and now we can present:
Our top cordless vacuum against pet hair.
Some manufacturers in the UK pay some extra attention to the performance of their vacuums in the fight against pet hair, because they all know that no matter whether it’s long or short, dog or cat hair, thick or thin, it always has and always will give vacuums a hard time to clean.
So if you are a pet owner and take this into account when buying your cordless vacuum cleaner, you can get some benefits for yourself.
You can save a lot of time on household chores and avoid stress.
One of the biggest advantages is that some manufacturers in the UK come up with quite unusual, but effective accessories for the cordless vacuum.
There seems to be no limit to the spirit of innovation in this segment. There are lots of accessories here that help get rid of the pet hair that our little friends lose all the time. Let's take a mini electric brush, such as the one supplied by the manufacturer Dyson with certain devices. This one works great to vacuum your upholstery.
But be careful: Not every accessory is really useful, and sometimes they can cost extra.
When the technology was new, the suction power of most cordless vacuums was too weak to cope with pet hair of any kind.
Today, this is no longer the case. In the premium sector, the suction power is now comparable to the suction power of conventional vacuums.
A huge advantage of cordless vacuum cleaners is their 2-in-1 function. In no time at all, you can turn a cordless vacuum into a handheld cordless vacuum. This makes it a lot easier for you to remove cat hair from your upholstery and reach places that are inaccessible for a corded vacuum.
This one is pretty obvious and of course not only valid for removing dog hair. A cordless vacuum is much quicker to use and you can go from room to room much faster.
Normally, cordless vacuums today are not only cordless, but also bagless. This is profitable in the truest sense of the word when it comes to pet hair. Especially hairs can quickly fill up your vacuum bag.
If you have to change the bag often, the follow-up costs increase.
Not so nice!
You don't have to worry about this problem anymore with bagless devices.
Watch out: Not every cordless vacuum can be emptied easily. We explicitly test this with the devices!
Our experience with cordless vacuums has shown that we vacuum much more often with a cordless vacuum cleaner. This is because the device is always within reach and is ready for use much faster.
You no longer have to unroll and reel in cables. You don't have to buy bags when they're used up and so on.
Since we started using cordless vacuum cleaners at home, the flat is cleaner.
Also the strong suction power of good devices ensures more cleanliness and less irritating pet hair.
The Filter technology also plays a decisive role in modern cordless vacuum.
HEPA filters are basically able to separate tiny particles from the air. This helps neutralise odours from e.g. the upholstery.
Cordless vacuum cleaners are not only good for cleaning furniture and floors. They are also very flexible in other ways.
You can take them pretty much everywhere, which would be kinda strange though ?.
Anyways, you can also use your cordless vacuum cleaner to clean your car, for example.
To help you with your purchase of a cordless vacuum, we’ve put up a list of some important factors that you should consider when making a purchase.
Our experience with cordless vacuums has shown that the suction power is particularly important to achieve a good cleaning result.
The rule is: the stronger, the better! Thin cat or dog hair often stubbornly clings to the surface. Only maximum suction power can help here.
The suction power is not the only factor that determines the cleaning result. Especially when it comes to pet hair, the included accessories play an important role.
We have tested the most useful gadgets.
The electric floor brush is pretty much a standard accessory nowadays.
A small motor sits directly on the brush and ensures that the brush rotates at the push of a button. The fins on the brush pick up the dirt and fling it into the suction pipe.
This provides an immense increase in cleaning power.
Not every electric floor brush stands up to what it promises. Our tests have revealed serious differences. Sometimes brushes can block if hair or threads get wrapped around them.
Your advantage: In our tests, we found out which brushes of cordless vacuums don’t block. These are also better suited for removing pet hair.
The mini electric brush also has its own roller that rotates. It is a very effective tool for removing pet and human hair from upholstered furniture.
When buying your cordless vacuum, make sure that a mini electric brush is included.
Our tests have shown that a brush with hard bristles is also suitable for removing pet hair from upholstery. These brushes act similar to a comb.
But be careful: The bristles should not be too hard so that you don’t tear up your upholstery when vacuuming.
Maintenance is also an important purchase criterion. If you have pets, you will have to maintain your cordless vacuum cleaner a bit more often. Pets bring more dirt into the house, which puts more strain on your devices.
You should remove hair especially from the electric floor brush every now and then to profit from its full performance.
You can use a sharp knife for this.
Of course, you can also remove the roller for this purpose. You can do this with most devices by opening a small lid on the side.
Most cordless vacuums today don’t have a bag anymore. They have useful dirt containers that you can empty directly into the dustbin.
Make sure that the system is sturdy and that nothing gets out of place when emptying.
HEPA filters (air filter) help to filter out even the smallest particles.
Make sure that the cordless vacuum cleaner has long-life filters that you don’tt have to change. This is good for your wallet and the environment.
What type of floor do you mainly have at home?
You should ask yourself this question, because not every cordless vacuum is suitable for every floor.
Only the best cordless vacuums perform equally well on all floors.
Especially when it comes to cleaning upholstered furniture, cordless vacuums are the shining stars.
If you have a good device, it’s going to be super easy to convert it to a cordless handheld vacuum. The cordless handheld vacuum makes cleaning very convenient. Make sure that the device you buy has the conversion function.
The size of your home will determine how long it’ll take you to vacuum.
If you know how long you need, then you can make sure that the battery life of the device is long enough.
Good devices can vacuum for up to 90 minutes these days.
If you have a lot of stairs, a cordless device is very convenient, too. You can also make sure that the cordless vacuum of your choice is not too heavy.
We have tested devices in all weight classes. We’ve tested devices in a range from 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs) to 4 kg (8.8 lbs).
The dear money...
...plays a decisive role, of course. You might prefer to spend it on something else than a household appliance.
Nevertheless, we recommend not to save money in the wrong place. Quality has its price, and especially when it comes to pet hair, cheap cordless vacuums usually just won’t do the job, so your home might seem to be clean in the end, but it’s not actually clean.
Stick to the motto: If you buy cheap, you buy twice.
Your advantage: When buying online, for example at Amazon UK, there are often very good offers. This way you can get quality at a low price.
Brave new world! Isn't that what we've always dreamed of?
A robot takes care of the housekeeping.
Robots can't do everything for us yet, but these little helpers can vacuum pretty well.
Especially if you have pets, the robot vacuum cleaner will keep your home clean at all times.
For coarse dirt, for corners and upholstery, you have your cordless vacuum.
These two devices, the battery vacuum and the robot vacuum, complement each other perfectly.
If you want to learn more about robot vacuums in the fight against pet hair, you can find a detailed review on this subject on our page.
Not only robot vacuum cleaners are able to mop the floor these days. More and more cordless vacuums also have a wiping function.
We have already tested a few cordless vacuum cleaners and found out that the mopping performance of some of them is quite good.
The mopping performance of the robotic vacuum cleaners doesn’t even come close to this.
Of course, this is mainly because you can apply much more pressure to the floor with the battery-powered vacuum cleaner.
In any case, mopping helps with stubborn dirt caused by pets.
The cost of cordless vacuum cleaners is like that of most other technical products: the sky's the limit.
A cordless vacuum can handle this too, but not all of them. Of course, the same applies to human hair as to cat hair, dog hair and all other hair types.
However, human hair is often longer than that of our pets. That is why human hair sometimes wraps itself around the brush.
But this is not really a problem, because you can free the brush pretty fast if you’re using the right knife.
You can’t really avoid that longer dog hairs, pet hairs and also human hairs wrap themselves around the brush from time to time. This can lead to a reduced cleaning performance.
Therefore, it’s a good idea to inspect the attachments regularly.
Don't worry if hair has wrapped itself around the brush. With good cordless vacuums, you can simply remove the brush and then cut off the hair with a sharp knife.
This is quick and easy (or rather quick and dirty, but the results are the same ? ).
Afterwards, you vacuum as if you had a brand new device.
The filters of pet owners' cordless vacuums clog up more quickly.
This is because pets simply carry more dirt into the home.
However, this is not a bad thing. Simply tap out the filters at regular intervals or you can even wash them sometimes (please follow the instructions). Then the cleaning performance won’t suffer.
Your advantage: The cordless household helpers usually come with long-lasting filters. This means that there are no follow-up costs for you.
Of course, this depends on the breed, but frequent brushing definitely can't hurt. What you brush out won’t end up in the flat.
You can use a handy undercoat brush for this. It's easy to get loose hairs with a brush like this.
Frequent vacuuming ensures that there is little hair in the room and that no pet odours can spread in the house.
The more often you vacuum, the better. We recommend the combination of a vacuum robot and a cordless vacuum.
The cordless vacuum is for the rough dirt and thorough cleaning and the vacuum robot takes care of the daily work.
At the end of this review, we can give you a clear recommendation for the purchase of a cordless vacuum.
Whether with or without pets, whether for hair or other dirt: cordless vacuums are a clear relief in the household.
Always ready to go, so you can quickly clean up dirt...
...that’s a no-brainer with a cordless vacuum.
When buying a cordless vacuum cleaner, keep a few things in mind, then your investment will pay off and you can use the time you save to do what you really enjoy.
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