For carpets and upholstery that trap pet hair, consider a cylinder vacuum with a turbo brush and a suitable attachment. For quick clean-ups, compare cordless uprights based on their runtime in the mode you’ll use. A robot can clean accessible floors regularly, but you’ll still need to check the brushes, corners and obstacles. Only use the mopping function on compatible flooring, and check the maintenance and repair options for each appliance you’re considering.
If pet hair also builds up on sofas or seats, look for a brush designed for carpets and an attachment made for upholstery. Miele and Rowenta describe these accessories for some of their models, so check what comes with the specific model you’re considering.
A cordless upright is handy for quick clean-ups on floors and furniture. However, UFC-Que Choisir stresses the importance of comparing runtime, ease of maintenance and vacuuming performance. Check the dust container and how easy it is to access the brush, too.
A robot vacuum may suit your needs if its navigation and brushes are right for your home. UFC-Que Choisir’s testing protocols assess performance on different floor types, around corners and when faced with obstacles. A mopping function also means maintaining the mop pads and, depending on the model, the water tanks.
Start with the surfaces where pet hair builds up, then compare each type of appliance with how long you need to clean for and how much maintenance you’re happy to do.
| Priority | What to check | What I need |
|---|---|---|
| Carpets and upholstery | For a cylinder vacuum, check that it comes with a turbo brush suitable for carpets and an upholstery attachment. Make sure you know which accessories are actually included: Miele and Rowenta list equipment that varies by model. | Pet hair gets left on my carpets or sofa, and I want to clean these surfaces without relying solely on the floorhead. |
| Quick clean-ups | For a cordless upright, compare the quoted runtime with the mode and brush you plan to use. Check the dust container capacity and how easy it is to empty; UFC-Que Choisir also assesses charging time and maintenance. | I’d rather grab the vacuum quickly to deal with visible pet hair, but it needs to run long enough to clean my home in one go. |
| Automated cleaning | For a robot vacuum, check that it can access the rooms you want to clean, how it handles obstacles and how it performs on your floor types. UFC-Que Choisir tests carpets, hard floors, edges and corners separately. | I’m interested in regular cleaning on accessible floors, but I’ll keep something to hand for areas the robot struggles with. |
| Mopping | Before wet cleaning, check the appliance manual and the care instructions for your flooring. Make sure you understand how it handles carpets and how to access the mop pads and tanks; UFC-Que Choisir reports varying mopping results across robot vacuums. | I have compatible hard floors to maintain, but I don’t want to wet my carpets or use the mopping function on unsuitable flooring. |
| Brush maintenance | Check how to remove tangled hair, take the brush apart and find a compatible replacement part. Rowenta recommends cleaning some of its pet-hair brushes once a week. | Hair easily tangles around a roller in my home, so a brush described as anti-tangle should still be easy to check and maintain. |
| Repairability | For a new vacuum covered by the scheme in France, check its repairability index and the details behind it, then look up the parts you need for that model. The French Ministry for Ecological Transition lists factors such as ease of disassembly, documentation and parts availability among the index criteria. | I want to be able to maintain the appliance over time, with filters, brushes and other parts that fit its exact model. |
These figures and claims alone don’t tell you how well a vacuum picks up hair from carpets, upholstery or corners. UFC-Que Choisir tests vacuum cleaners on different floor types and, for robot vacuums, around the edges of rooms.
Check which brushes and accessories are included, then look for test results based on surfaces and conditions that match your needs.
You’ll still need to be able to remove hair and fibres from the brush. For some pet-hair accessories, Rowenta recommends weekly cleaning with the tool provided.
Before buying, check how to access the roller, how to clean it and which compatible brushes are available.
Allow time to check the brush and replace worn parts when needed.
Mopping doesn’t deliver the same results on every type of dirt. UFC-Que Choisir tests robot mops on tiled floors and advises against using them on wooden floors, particularly solid wood, in this context.
Check the flooring manufacturer’s care instructions and the robot’s manual. If you have carpets, also check how the robot handles its mop pads.
A robot mop also means cleaning the mop pads and, depending on its design, managing clean and dirty water.
In France, the repairability index takes several criteria into account, including ease of disassembly, maintenance information and parts availability, according to the French Ministry for Ecological Transition. It doesn’t measure how well a vacuum picks up pet hair.
Check the details of the index for the model you’re considering and confirm the part numbers for any filters, brushes, bags or other parts you may need.
These examples of ranges and accessories can help you decide what to check. Their features don’t apply to every appliance from a particular brand.
According to Miele France, the Cat & Dog ranges include cylinder and upright vacuum cleaners with accessories designed for pet hair.
The brand offers robot vacuums with mopping functions and docking stations, including models with features designed to manage brushes and carpets.
Rowenta’s pet-hair accessories give you a starting point for checking whether a brush is compatible with a specific appliance.
This selection includes two cordless uprights for manual cleaning and three robot vacuums for everyday floor care. Compare their advertised features with your carpets, upholstery and the maintenance tasks you want to keep doing yourself.
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Worth considering for manual cleaning on floors and carpets, as well as upholstery using the attachment listed on the product page. The manufacturer claims up to 60 minutes of runtime and a removable battery. Check how long it lasts in the mode you need, and allow time to clean the roller and filter.
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This upright is presented as suitable for picking up pet hair from carpets and hard floors, with a brush advertised as anti-tangle. The product page claims up to 65 minutes of runtime and describes a lie-flat position for cleaning under furniture. Compare the runtime with the mode you’ll use and make sure it feels comfortable to handle.
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Designed for scheduled cleaning on accessible floors, this model is advertised with an anti-tangle brush, app control and an auto-empty station. The product page also describes a mop-lifting function for carpets. Check the manual for advice on your flooring, and keep checking the brush and areas that are difficult to reach.
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Consider this model if you want to combine automated cleaning with mopping on compatible floors. The product page lists an anti-tangle function and a station that washes the mop pads with hot water and then dries them. Check that your flooring is compatible before switching on the mopping function, and allow for maintenance of the station.
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This robot combines a mopping function, an OMNI station and a ZeroTangle 3.0 brush, which is designed to reduce tangles. If you have carpets, check how the robot handles them in the manual. You should also check the brush and mopping components regularly.
It helps you assess whether an appliance can be repaired, not how well it picks up pet hair. In France, the Ministry for Ecological Transition lists vacuum cleaners among the product categories covered. Check the details of the index for the new model you’re considering, then find out whether its parts are available.
Check the detailed criteria and the part numbers for the components your appliance will need. The Ministry for Ecological Transition highlights factors such as ease of disassembly, maintenance information and parts availability. For your specific model, also check that filters, brushes and other wear parts are compatible.
No. Depending on the model, the docking station can take care of some tasks, but you’ll still need to check the brushes and mopping components. To see whether the robot suits your home, also look at how it performs on carpets, along walls and around obstacles: UFC-Que Choisir assesses these conditions separately in its tests.
No. Before switching on the mopping function, check the appliance manual and the care instructions for each type of flooring. In its review of robot mops, UFC-Que Choisir tests the function on tiled floors and advises against using it on wooden floors, particularly solid wood. Don’t assume that one model is suitable for every type of parquet flooring.