We love our pets, but that’s not to say we necessarily love all of the pet hair that comes along with sharing our homes with them. If you have a dog or a cat that sheds a lot, it can be a struggle to constantly be cleaning your carpets, your furniture, and all the other surfaces that pet hair seems to accumulate on. Vacuuming helps, but you really need to make sure you have the right tools to efficiently remove pet hair. Below are reviews of some of the best vacuum attachments for pet hair currently available.
If you’re thinking about investing in a true pet vacuum, check out this guide to choosing the right vacuum for you and your pet and this list of great cordless pet vacuums.
Pet hair vacuum attachments vs. pet hair grooming attachments
There is a difference between vacuum attachments made for pet grooming and vacuum attachments made to clean pet hair off of home or business surfaces. Most of these pet hair tools are for keeping surfaces free of dog hair, cat hair, etc. There is a grooming tool included in this list that can be used both for pet hair grooming and cleanup. Please just keep in mind that there is a difference and using pet hair tools directly on your pet can be harmful to them if they are not made for that, or even if they are made for pet grooming but used improperly.
It’s all about keeping our lovable shedders happy and healthy!
A quick note about universal pet hair attachments
Although some attachments claim the label “universal” the range of vacuum hose and wand sizes and how they attach (friction vs. clipping) makes it nearly impossible for attachments to be truly universal. You may also be interested in using a pet hair attachment on something like a shop vac, which requires different sized parts as well. Before you call it quits on using a new attachment on your vacuum, check out the possible vacuum hose adapters available to see if those might solve the issue.
You might also want to take a look at these 12 Great Pet Hair Tools and Universal Vacuum Attachments.
Vacuum adaptors: Friction fit vs. clip fit
Just so we’re all on the same page, some vacuum cleaners are made to connect with a “friction fit” while others are made to attach with a “clip fit.” The difference here is important when it comes to finding the right pet hair attachments, or attachment adapters, for your vacuum.
Dyson is a famous brand that uses clip fitting, basically meaning things tend to snap or lock into place, and you’ll need to use a button to release them. Vacuums that use a friction fit are held together by force, so it usually takes a bit of elbow grease to push the attachment into the hose, and to pull the attachment off once you’re done.
Hopefully that gives you a little bit of clarity on how these vacuum attachments fit on different vacuum brands, and why you may need to look at adapters (which luckily are usually very affordable) to get the most from your vacuum.
Pet Hair Vacuum Attachments Under $20
At the time of this article, these vacuum attachments for pet hair all sit under $20. The prices may change over time but in general, these are all going to be good options if you’re looking for ways to clean up pet hair on a budget. In the review of each pet hair tool, there’s a small blurb that tells you a little about that attachment, so hopefully, you can quickly find the features that are most important to you, and the attachments that you think will be most helpful in your personal fight against the fur.
Green Label Universal Pet Hair and Dirt Mini Turbo Brush
For general pet hair cleanup
As a universal attachment, the Green Label Pet Hair and Dirt Mini Turbo Brush should fit on any vacuum with a 1.25/1.38 diameter hose with a friction fit. This pet hair vacuum attachment fits most vacuums from popular manufacturers like Samsung, Dirt Devil, Hoover, and more making it a pretty safe bet if you’re unsure of what will work. Because of the price, some people choose this one over the original Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Attachment, although that is certainly still a good option in its own right.
When attached and the vacuum is turned on, the brush rotates to efficiently remove pet hair and dander from all types of surfaces in the home. It works well on furniture and carpet, the most common areas to have pet hair problems, but can also be used on car interiors when you have to take your dog somewhere and your car is left looking like it’s growing fur itself.
The only negative thing to really keep in mind with this attachment is that it may not work with vacuums that have clip style attachments like Miele, Dyson, and Shark. However, depending on your vacuum model and an adapter, you might be able to use this. As with most attachments, you’ll really have to check your paricular vacuum model to see if it will work for you.
Best attachment for cleaning pet hair off of furniture
If you go looking for Bissell pet hair tools, you’ll often be greeted with something from the line of Pet Hair Eraser tools. The Bissell Pet Fabric Tool often gets overlooked, which is a shame because it’s certainly worth trying if you’re a) budget-conscious or b) just looking for an attachment for the vacuum you already own.
While the Bissell Pet Hair Fabric tool is technically a replacement pet hair vacuum attachment for the tool that comes with some of their vacuums, it can fit others as well. If you try it and find it doesn’t fit your vacuum, you might want to try out some adapter options before sending it back. The silicone spiked brush can help to catch hair as you brush your furniture, stairs, or carpet, and then it gets sucked into the tube.
Depending on the type of hair and furniture you have, this may work better than the spinning style attachments for cleaning pet hair in your home. It’s also a good choice if you’re looking for something that doesn’t have an issue with pet hair wrapping around the vacuum parts.
ECOMAID Air Driven Pet Upholstery Turbo Brush
Most affordable pet hair attachment
If you’re looking for an extremely affordable option for a dog brush vacuum attachment, the ECOMAID Air Driven Pet Upholstery Turbo Brush may be the perfect choice for you. It fits vacuums with a 1.25” friction fit hose which covers most manufacturers. When the vacuum is switched on the removable comb style vinyl teeth help to trap and pick up pet hair.
FURminator FurVac Dog Hair Vacuum Accessory
Duel grooming and pet hair cleanup tool
Do you use a FURminator brush on your pets? Some people even use their brush to help clean pet hair off of the surfaces in their homes because it can grab the hair that other tools may leave behind, especially if you’re working with pet hair that is embedded in fabric.
The FURminator FurVac is an ideal dog brush vacuum attachment for FURminator fans. It is made to be a vacuum dog grooming tool, but you can certainly use it to clean your home as well.
You can pop your FURminator into the attachment and brush while the attachment sucks up the hair that gets lifted from the brush. Just be careful what surfaces you use it on so as not to scratch anything.
Note: If you do decide to use this tool for brushing your dog please be sure to follow the instructions for proper use and be very cognizant of how your dog reacts. It may take time to get used to being brushed with a vacuum pet tool. They may not like the noise or the sensation. Just be aware and make sure to make it as positive an experience as possible (LOTS OF TREATS!) for your beloved pets, and if it is too stressful for them you may need to move on to something else.
Best Quality Pet Hair Attachments
These are higher quality (and therefore higher price-point) pet hair tools. They are made specifically to pair with the manufacturer’s vacuum brand, but with the help of adapters, it may be possible for you to use them with your vacuum regardless of brand.
Miele STB 101 Mini Handheld Turbobrush
High quality pet hair attachment with standard brush roll
This attachment is specifically made for Miele vacuum cleaners, but if you have one and are looking to improve your ability to cleanup pet hair, this is a great attachment choice. Miele is known for their quality in general, and this attachment is no different. It’s made with genuine Miele parts, suction powered, and can be used to clean up pet hair from furniture, bedding, and even cars.
Best tangle-free pet hair attachment brush
This attachment is made for Dyson vacuums, and is relatively revolutionary when it comes to pet hair pickup. Although it is a brush head attachment, it has a unique design. There are two circular brushes within the attachment that spin towards each other, without a brush bar that normally appears in these types of vacuum attachments.
Because there isn’t a brush bar, pet hair is less likely to get tangled. There literally isn’t a bar for the hair to get wrapped around. The design makes it uniquely useful for pet owners.
It will not inherently work with all Dyson vacuums (but it does work with many), so it’s always good to check if your vacuum is compatible before buying. You can also see if using adapters like this or this will make this pet hair tool fit your vacuum model.
Why use a vacuum attachment specifically made for pet hair?
Although normal vacuum heads and attachments can work very well to help clean up pet hair, if you’re looking at cleaning up after your four-legged friends on the regular, attachments that are made with pet hair in mind offer some unique benefits.
They’re easier to clean than the large floor brush
Instead of having to get down on your hands and knees to clear out debris from the main vacuum head you can simply pop off the attachment and open it up over the trash can to clear out any hair that may have wrapped itself around the tool.
They’re less likely get tangled
Because these attachments are made with hair in mind, they’re often less likely to get tangled and clogged than a traditional vacuum head or other vacuum attachments. That’s not to say it never happens, but short of getting a vacuum made for pet hair, using these types of attachments is one of the best ways to ensure you’ll spend less time unclogging or cutting hair out of your vacuum.
You can choose features based on your specific needs
Pets, like their people, come in all shapes, sizes, and hairstyles. You might need a pet hair attachment for long hair, or maybe one made for thicker clumps of hair, or maybe you just need to be able to quickly clean a dusting of cat or dog hair off of your sofa. With these types of attachments, you have to option to customize your vacuum to your needs.
Price
Pet hair vacuums are great, but not always within reach financially. Opting for a pet hair attachments allows you to get some of the benefits of a pet vacuum without the intimidating price tag.
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