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A top-notch canister vacuum, built to last

SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium

This bagged canister vacuum has many adjustment options and attachments that make picking up fur a breeze. It’s expensive, but built to last for the long haul.

$949 from Amazon

7-Year Standard Warranty

$949 from Walmart$949 from Sylvane

10-Year Extended Warranty

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The best handheld vacuum for people with pets

Black+Decker 20V Max Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Cordless Pet Hand Vacuum HHVK515JP07

With its motorized brush and extendable crevice tool, this handheld vac cleans up pet fur in a snap.

$92 from Amazon$85 from Walmart

Before you wash your pet’s bed, remove any fur buildup, dirt, and other debris. Grab a vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment, such as the SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium, or a handheld model with plenty of suction power, like the Black+Decker 20V Max Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Cordless Pet Hand Vacuum HHVK515JP07.

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Staff-favorite pet hair tool

ChomChom Roller Pet Hair Remover

This inexpensive handheld cleaner’s back-and-forth rolling generates an electrostatic charge that effectively clears even the most hair-matted upholstery. It holds up for years and doesn’t require refills.

$25 from Chewy$25 from Amazon

If you don’t have a vacuum cleaner, a handheld cleaner works great. And even if you do have a vacuum, daily upkeep with this roller will make cleaning that much easier by helping you avoid hair build-up. I’m a big fan of the ChomChom Pet Hair Remover between deep cleans. It never fails to wrangle the seemingly innumerable strands left behind by my domestic longhair cat, Tanzie.

After vacuuming and/or rolling, give your bed or cover a good shake to get rid of anything left behind (we recommend doing this outside).

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