There’s a crevice tool for cleaning tight corners and an upholstery nozzle with a clip-on hard-bristle brush to deal with debris on upholstery or to scrub away embedded dirt. In its ‘Barefloor’ surface setting with no attachments, you can expect a nearly shark pet vacuum 40-minute runtime, less than newer Shark vacuums with higher-capacity 2450 mAh battery packs. You can keep tabs on the remaining runtime via the trio of LED indicator lights on the battery, which turn off one by one as the charge level decreases.
The dustbin is a cinch to empty and clean, and the battery is removable, too. Replacements are priced at $80 each, which is pretty reasonable by cordless vacuum standards. There’s also a handy trigger lock lever to keep the vacuum running without constant finger pressure. The 15 cordless vacuums we’ve tested in recent years range in price from $105 to $899. The Tineco Pure One S11 sits right in the middle of that pack with a retail price of $ but it performs as if it costs a lot more, with outstanding results in each of our main cleaning tests.
As with its performance on low-pile carpet, a small amount of debris gets stuck at the lint strip at the back of the floorhead rather than getting sucked into the dustbin. This is the age-old question for vacuums regardless of whether you have pets. For ease of movement, cordless vacuums are great because they’re lightweight and easy to use.
The Felix’s handle height can be adjusted by pulling on a plastic lever on the base, but our testers struggled to make it work properly. Though far from perfect, this bagless upright is one of the best vacuums you can buy for less than $200. How long, rounded to the nearest minute, the vacuum can run on one battery charge using a combination of high, medium (if applicable) and low speeds. How well units picked up debris from where the floor meets walls. Common in canisters, not uprights, a retractable cord is one you can rewind via a slight tug or a push button. A switch that’s located on the handle or where your foot can activate it is more convenient than one on the body of the vacuum.
Cut the hair off your brush roll, and empty the dust pan.” She also suggests rinsing the filters with lukewarm water and air drying them, and wiping any parts of the vacuum attached to the battery with a damp cloth. As for vacuum tubes, “they can be cleared of debris with a little baking soda and vinegar,” White says. Stick and handheld vacuums are much better for smaller, quicker jobs, and they also have better maneuverability to reach areas that upright vacuums can’t, says White. However, their small size means you’ll likely have to empty their dustbins often, and their suction won’t be quite as strong.
Shark has long been a go-to brand in the vacuum industry, and it offers a line of vacuums specifically designed for pet owners. To find the best Shark vacuums for pet hair, we tested almost 30 models in our Des Moines, Iowa testing lab. Of all the Shark vacuums we tested, the Shark IZ462H Vertex Ultra Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum really stood out for its smooth maneuverability, helpful features, and powerful suction. For a lower-budget alternative, though, the Shark NV151 Navigator Swivel Pro Complete Upright Vacuum offers strong suction and a larger-than-average dust cap, making it another solid pick.
It’s equipped with swivel steering (for grabbing those bits of hair in the corners), a super powerful suction, and an easy-to-empty dust bin that doesn’t require one of those old-fashioned bags. The Shark Cordless Pet Plus Vacuum comes with specialized pet tools, such as the Motorized Pet Tool and Crevice Tool, for targeted and efficient pet hair removal from furniture, stairs, and hard-to-reach corners. The cordless design offers unmatched flexibility and convenience, allowing you to move freely from room to room without the hassle of cords or outlets. The lightweight construction and easily detachable handheld option make it perfect for quick clean-ups and above-floor cleaning. This model is no longer a pick because of its relatively short, 11-minute battery life, and because we found it noisy. Though it was great at picking up larger debris, it did not excel at picking up baking soda from a medium-pile carpet (possibly because the filter got clogged).
After all, these vacuums come with noticeably higher price tags. It’s also a good idea to think about how much you need to pick up from your floors. If you’re looking for a vacuum to reliably tackle dirt, pet hair and typical debris, a Shark vacuum is up for the task. If power is a concern, opt for a corded over a cordless model—plug-ins have more reliable power and pickup than their cord-free counterparts. Angi home expert Mallory Micetich recommends that you consider a cordless vacuum if you live in a smaller home and want something for daily maintenance.
Bet you weren’t thinking about pet hair when you picked out your fur baby, huh? The ultra-lightweight Rocket Deluxe Pro Corded Stick Vacuum converts into a handheld vacuum for easy floor-to-ceiling cleaning. Some readers have asked us about handheld wet-dry vacs from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi. We have not tested them, but they appear to be well suited for cleaning up the type of metal debris that you’d find near a workbench and that wrecks some regular hand vacs.
The IEC is a global standards body responsible for managing testing procedures, among other things, for vacuum manufacturers. Buy the right vacuum to clean the type (or types) of flooring in your home. Miele vacuums aren’t known for clogging often (which can happen to any type of vacuum), but if they do they come apart at all the major joints. Unfortunately, you do need a screwdriver to open its TurboTeQ brush head. Its bag captures virtually all the debris and dust sucked up by the vacuum. Its S-class pre-motor and exhaust filters make the Airbelt K3 an excellent choice for allergy sufferers.