How to choose a vacuum cleaner for cleaning pet hair?

A vacuum cleaner is an irreplaceable assistant for cleaning premises. Dust, small debris, dirt are unpleasant, but inevitable companions of our life. Dust accumulates daily, regardless of living conditions. In an apartment or a country house, a vacuum cleaner is a must. If an animal lives in the same room with people, the need for such an assistant doubles.

To date, various types of vacuum cleaners have been developed and successfully used. Having the same functional purpose, they differ not only in appearance, but also in technical characteristics.

Basic requirements for a pet hair vacuum cleaner:

• quite powerful, while it should have low weight and maneuverability;
• highly economical, since frequent use will inevitably entail energy costs;
• high degree of absorption - unfortunately, not every unit can cope with animal hair.

Vacuum cleaners are divided into several groups:

• vertical;
• washing;
• cyclonic;
• manual;
• automobile;
• robots.

The units differ in different devices.

• Coarse filters: dust bag (fabric, paper), bowl, water tank.
• Fine filters: microfilters collecting dust based on electrostatics; and more modern and reliable S-class filters and HEPA filters.
• Additional equipment with a charcoal filter is desirable to absorb various odors.
• Various attachments. These are, first of all, brushes, which can be universal and special, for hard and soft surfaces, wide and narrow.

These are traditional cyclonic vacuum cleaners equipped with special dust collectors, which are bags for collecting garbage, dust, animal hair. The highest quality and most effective for removing hair of dogs and cats among this category is the model Miele SGEA Complete C3 Cat & Dog.

The vacuum cleaner, having a "self-explanatory" name, meets the most demanding wishes. It has an extremely high power - 2000 W. The 4.5 l HyClean GN dust bags are absolutely hygienic and easy to use.

German vacuum cleaners are not inferior in terms of basic technical characteristics. Bosch BGL 4ZOOO Is an example of a good balance of excellent quality and average price. Despite the low power (850 W), it copes with its tasks perfectly. Animal 360 Attachment Set and Bionic Filtration Systemthat eliminates unnecessary odors are the clear advantages of this model.

Bag vacuum cleaner Philips Jewel FC9064despite its low cost, it has good characteristics: small size, sufficient power, required nozzles. The 3L bags are large enough.

In this category, the first place is confidently occupied by a vacuum cleaner. Miele SKMR3 Blizzard CX1 Comfort black obsidian... The high price of the vacuum cleaner is the only drawback of this model, since it has the most excellent qualities. Extremely practical, agile, comfortable helper in all respects.

Efficient Dyson Cinetic system built into the vacuum cleaner Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animalpro, creates a durable barrier for the finest dust... A wide range of brushes provide ideal conditions for cleaning dog and cat hair.

Tefal TW8370RA - an aggregate of the middle price segment. Quite effective, powerful and handy vacuum cleaner that can easily cope with wool cleaning in an apartment. Feature is virtually no noise... Economical, has a convenient container and has a low power - 750 watts.

Vacuum cleaner LG VK76A09NTCR are distinguished by affordable prices, high quality and ease of use. It has a low weight, high maneuverability, all the necessary attachments. A convenient container for collecting dust with a small volume of 1.5 liters with the Kompressor pressing system makes cleaning easier. A high-quality HEPA 11 filter, designed to clean the air from the smallest particles, contains 8 filtration layers.

The main difference between such vacuum cleaners is availability of a special aqua filter, which provides almost one hundred percent air purification from the smallest particles of dust, wool, allergens and even bacteria. Highly recommended for use in country houses and apartments where there are children or the elderly.

The first and second places in the ranking of first-class vacuum cleaners with an aquafilter are occupied by Karcher SV 7 and Thomas Aqua-Box Perfect Air Animal Pure. The guaranteed quality explains the high cost of the units. Universal brush set ensures the quality of cleaning the premises not only from dust and debris, but also from animal hair. Thomas Perfect is additionally equipped nozzle with thread removerdesigned for cleaning wool from upholstered furniture, as well as comfortable turbo brush.

Bosch BCH 6ZOOO are distinguished by comfortable design, light weight, no wires... Silent operation is ensured by Li-Ion batteries. To operate in low mode, the battery charge is enough for 40-60 minutes of uninterrupted operation. An unusual electric brush for high-quality cleaning of all rooms is equipped with additional roller against animal hair.

Inexpensive Upright Vacuum Cleaner Unit UVC-5210 is a wonderful helper, a "magic wand" that is always at hand. Lightness, maneuverability, convenience - its characteristic qualities. It is good to use as an auxiliary tool for keeping clean. It is easy for them to remove dirt and dust, to collect wool from the carpet and floor, to clean hard-to-reach places.

Takes up very little storage space. Mains powered. Small plastic container for 0.8 liters. There is a necessary set of brushes and attachments.

To robot vacuum cleaner coped with the cleaning of wool, it should be quite powerful and have the necessary functions. The leading position in the rating of this category is unconditionally occupied by iRobot Roomba 980. Its significant drawback is very high price... Confidently handles wool not only on the floor, but also on the carpet.

The robot is able to remove wool not only from the surface of the carpet, but also to pull out the clogged deep inside. With help touch devices identifies the most polluted places.

iClebo Omega it has good characteristics, average price, ability to clean the house from wool. It even has a wet cleaning function. Gutrend Smart 300 appeared on the market recently, but has already gained popularity at a relatively low price and good quality. Will remove wool from carpet and upholstered furniture with silicone center brush... Also has the ability to carry out wet cleaning.

Consider the main selection criteria.

• High power the vacuum cleaner guarantees excellent suction of dust, wool, sand, small debris.
• When buying a vacuum cleaner worth paying close attention not only on its suction power, but also on the purchase package. The arsenal must necessarily contain turbo brush, nozzle, collecting all the hairs and hairs that are so hard to pick up from the carpet and floor. Roller inside the turbo brush is driven mechanically or electrically. The latest models of vacuum cleaners with a turbo brush are often equipped with a separate electric drive, which significantly increases the capabilities of technology. Vertical vacuum cleaners are equipped with one special nozzle with an electric turbo brush.
• Another subtlety is cleaning the brushes of the vacuum cleaner from curled hair, which is usually quite difficult. Some models are equipped with retractable blades for cleaning the roller, or a special opening window through which it is easier to do this.
• For cleaning upholstered furniture manufacturers usually recommend using mini turbo brushes. Some models of vacuum cleaners are equipped with conventional brushes for soft cleaning with an unusual tongue - a thread lifter that will help remove hairs and hairs. Bissel has developed original soft tubercle nozzles that effectively remove dirt.
• Assistant mobility necessary for maneuvering around the room and being able to use it in hard-to-reach places.
• One of the important features is convenient design of dust bags. They must be of high quality and affordable. Increasingly, customers are abandoning vacuum cleaners with dust collectors in favor of container or washing vacuum cleaners, as this greatly facilitates cleaning the vacuum cleaner and saves the family budget.
• When choosing a robot vacuum cleaner, you should pay attention to dust container capacity... It is better to choose a unit with a volume of 1 liter, since it is very quickly stuffed with wool. It is also good if the robot is equipped with an additional “vertical wall” feature that creates boundaries and prevents your pets from overturning bowls. Additionally, the vacuum cleaner can be equipped with UV lamps for surface disinfection.
• If your pet is shedding heavily, and the home vacuum cleaner does not cope, you can think about buying a new assistant. It is, of course, difficult to choose, it is necessary to take into account not only the cost, but also all the necessary technical characteristics. Or use the economy option: purchase an additional turbo brush attachment that matches the model of the existing vacuum cleaner.

Pay attention to the advice of experts.

• For perfect cleaning results you need a high-quality brush that will fit snugly to the surface. It is not necessary to press it to the surface of the floor or carpet; the brush should seem to slide. If the vacuum cleaner is powerful enough, then dust and wool will be sucked in by the air stream. Excessive efforts will only result in fatigue, without improving the quality of cleaning.
• With daily cleaning a vacuum cleaner will not only make the task easier, but also save time and effort. It will help maintain cleanliness and order, thereby reducing allergic and bacterial levels. It is recommended to carry out a general cleaning at least once every 2 weeks. In this case, it is better to use a multi-stage method of cleaning surfaces, using both a vacuum cleaner and wet cleaning products.
• Effectively fight hair rubber products will help. For example, a rubber-sealed window cleaner collects pet hair efficiently. You can walk with such a brush after the vacuum cleaner.
• Large number of Velcro rollers from different manufacturers will help to additionally clean clothes and upholstered furniture.
• Car vacuum cleaner compact and convenient for cleaning not only the car interior, but also upholstered furniture or inaccessible places in the house. You will be surprised, but animal hair can be easily found not only in closed cabinets and drawers, but also on the mezzanine, where the lightest fluffs rise and accumulate there in clubs.
• Very comfortablywhen the purchased vacuum cleaner is not only lightweight but also cordless. A short electrical cord significantly limits the coverage area, preventing the entire apartment from being cleaned at once. Too long interferes with cleaning, moreover, it must be unwound and collected after it. Although for this, almost all units have a special winding device.

To prevent cleaning from becoming a routine, it is advisable to adhere to some rules.

• Cleaning should be step by step: it is worth wiping the dust from the surface of furniture and accessories, vacuuming and only then proceeding to wet cleaning. Otherwise, small hairs will only stick to the floor surface or rise into the air.
• Better to prevent widespread distribution of woolthan fight it later. Following this rule, it is recommended to comb your pets' fur daily. By doing this, you will not only give them untold pleasure and improve the appearance of the wool, but also prevent it from appearing on carpet and furniture.
• It is better to devote 15 minutes daily to cleaning.than to start the process and fight the fur all day off.
• Another cleaning trick from cleaning companies: vacuum in rows. You can achieve a greater effect by removing wool in the room row by row.
• In order for the vacuum cleaner to be a reliable assistant in cleaning the premises, you must use it correctly. Compliance with safety and operation, careful storage, mandatory cleaning of the dust container are important components. The filter can become clogged with collected wool, which will reduce the pull-in force and reduce the cleaning efficiency.
• Timely cleaning of the dust container will help to avoid overheating of the motor, thereby prolonging the life of the vacuum cleaner. Leaving garbage in the dust bag can cause an unpleasant odor, bacterial growth, and an increase in the allergic background of the apartment.

The video below will tell you about the advantages of the iClebo Pop robot vacuum cleaner for cleaning wool.