For regular cleaning of floors and fabrics in a home with a dog or cat, choose based on your surfaces and how often you vacuum. A cylinder vacuum with a suitable brush is worth considering for your main cleaning, especially on carpets. A stick vacuum makes quick clean-ups easier, but check its runtime at high power. A robot can keep clear floors tidy, but it won’t clean sofas or stairs directly. UFC-Que Choisir notes that robot vacuum results vary by floor type, while stick vacuum runtime falls at full power.
If pet hair clings to fibres, check which brush is designed for carpets and whether there’s an attachment for cushions or pet beds. A cylinder vacuum with a turbo brush is worth comparing for your main clean. UFC-Que Choisir highlights the importance of a cylinder vacuum’s dust-pick-up performance, though this doesn’t predict how well every model will remove pet hair.
A cordless stick vacuum can make quick clean-ups on floors, furniture or in the car easier. If you also need to clean carpets at high power, compare the runtime in that mode and check that the version you’re considering includes a fabric attachment.
A robot vacuum can clean clear floors regularly between manual cleans. You’ll still need to maintain its brushes and empty its dust bin or station. Keep another way to clean fabrics and stairs.
First, identify where pet hair builds up. Then compare the brushes, practical considerations and maintenance requirements of the models you’re considering.
Worth considering: for cleaning several rooms, particularly if your carpets and rugs need a suitable brush.
The trade-off: you’ll need to move the appliance around and manage its cord. A bagged model also requires compatible bags.
Worth considering: for frequent, quick clean-ups, especially when the areas you need to clean are spread out.
The trade-off: limited runtime at high power may not suit longer cleaning sessions. UFC-Que Choisir reports an average runtime of around ten minutes at full power for stick vacuums.
Worth considering: for scheduled cleaning of clear floors between manual cleans.
The trade-off: you’ll need to maintain the appliance and find another way to clean sofas and stairs. UFC-Que Choisir notes that results vary by floor type.
| What to consider | What to check | My needs |
|---|---|---|
| Floors and fabrics | Check that the supplied floor head is suitable for your floors, then look for a turbo brush or powered brush for carpets. Check separately for an attachment designed for cushions and seats. | Pet hair mostly gets caught in my carpets and on the sofa, so I need to clean both surfaces, not just the floor. |
| Ease of use and runtime | For a stick vacuum, compare the stated runtime in the mode you’ll use and check the battery replacement options. UFC-Que Choisir says that stick vacuums have an average runtime of around ten minutes at full power. | I want to be able to vacuum dirty areas quickly without having to stop during a longer clean of the carpets. |
| Routine maintenance | Check how to access the roller, empty the bin or change the bag, and maintain the filter. For a robot with a station, also check which parts need cleaning or replacing. | If pet hair often wraps around the brush, being able to remove it easily matters for everyday use. |
| Repairability | In France, the DGCCRF includes domestic corded, cordless battery-powered and robot vacuum cleaners in the categories covered by the repairability index. Check the index and its criteria for the exact model, then check whether the parts and consumables you need are available. | I want to be able to maintain or repair the appliance over time. A repairability score doesn’t tell me how well it will pick up pet hair from my carpets. |
A power figure tells you nothing about the brush supplied or how it performs on carpets and fabrics.
Make a list of your surfaces, then check the floor heads and attachments included with the exact version before comparing the figures shown.
With a stick vacuum, runtime in the mode you’d use on a carpet can be much shorter than the advertised maximum. UFC-Que Choisir reports an average of around ten minutes at full power.
Compare runtimes for each mode and check the battery replacement options if you’ll be using the appliance throughout your home.
Using a second battery depends on it being compatible with and available for your chosen model.
An emptying station won’t clean the robot’s brushes or filters for you.
Check how easy it is to access the parts that need maintenance, how much space the station takes up and which consumables are compatible with your chosen model.
Depending on the model, you may need to replace filters, brushes, station bags or mopping components.
The index tells you about an appliance’s repairability, not how well it removes pet hair from your carpets or furniture.
If you’re buying in France, check the model’s index and how it’s calculated, then assess its brushes and attachments separately. The DGCCRF distinguishes between the vacuum cleaner categories covered by this labelling.
These examples refer to specific models and attachments. They don’t represent the performance of every model from a brand.
The Cat & Dog range includes a cylinder vacuum and a stick vacuum designed for homes with pets.
The X-Force Flex range includes stick vacuum versions with attachments designed to remove pet hair from fabrics.
The Q7 M5 robot vacuum is an example of a model that can be scheduled to clean floors regularly.
Dyson offers attachments designed to remove pet hair from fabrics for certain vacuum configurations.
This selection includes cordless stick vacuums for manual cleaning and robot vacuums for scheduled floor care. For sofas, pet beds and stairs, check the attachments supplied with each stick vacuum. A robot won’t clean these areas directly.
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Worth considering for manual cleaning of floors and carpets. If pet hair also builds up on cushions or seats, check which tool is supplied.
The title lists 60,000 Pa, an anti-tangle brush and up to 65 minutes of runtime. Compare this with the runtime in the power mode you’ll need.
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The cordless design is handy for quick clean-ups. If you also clean furniture or your car, check which attachments are included.
The title lists 450 W, 45,000 Pa, a removable battery, an anti-tangle brush and 60 minutes of runtime. Check which mode this runtime refers to.
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Worth considering for floors and carpets if roller maintenance is important to you. If you want to clean cushions, check what’s included with the version you choose.
The title lists 55 kPa, 60 minutes, an anti-wrap brush and a folding tube. Compare the advertised runtime with how long it lasts at the power setting you’ll use.
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Designed for scheduled floor cleaning, but it won’t replace a manual vacuum for fabrics or stairs.
The title mentions an anti-tangle brush, app control and a dust container. The suction power differs between the title and the detailed description, so check the correct figure before comparing it with another model.
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The emptying station may suit a scheduled floor-cleaning routine. You’ll still need to clean the brushes and use a separate solution for fabrics.
The title lists 8,000 Pa, LiDAR navigation, a dual anti-tangle system and a mopping function. Check which consumables are compatible and how to maintain the station.
Yes. The DGCCRF lists domestic corded vacuum cleaners, domestic cordless battery-powered models and robot vacuums among the categories covered. Check the index and its criteria for the appliance you’re considering. They tell you about its repairability, not how well it will remove pet hair.
Not on its own if there’s also pet hair on sofas, on stairs or in other areas that need a manual attachment. UFC-Que Choisir also notes that robot vacuum results vary by floor type. Compare the surfaces you need to clean and the maintenance involved before you choose.
Check the runtime for the mode you’ll use, especially if you plan to vacuum carpets at high power. UFC-Que Choisir reports an average runtime of around ten minutes at full power for stick vacuums, so the advertised maximum may not reflect how long your cleaning session will last.
In France, ADEME recommends considering repair before getting rid of it. If it still works, you could donate or sell it. Otherwise, check whether the retailer offers a take-back scheme or find a suitable collection point for electrical and electronic equipment.