Cleaning Tips
Pet Hair Vacuuming Tips
Tips for Finding a New Vacuum
If
you have pets in your home, then no doubt you have dealt with cleaning
up the hair they leave behind. Suction-only vacuums are rarely a good
choice for this problem. That's because pet hair gets hooked
microscopically, like Velcro, in the carpet fibers and often continues
to stick – even with strong airflow.
What
is the best vacuum for dog or cat hair and dander? Look for a bagged
vacuum with high filtration. As a rule, you should use a vacuum that
incorporates a powered spinning brushroll technology. Instead of just
sucking at the hair, the moving bristles physically pull the hair up and
away from the carpet fibers allowing the high airflow to 'whoosh' the
fur away.
Therefore
along with high filtration, you must also consider great agitation
(brushing action) and high airflow. Not every vacuum will have the
agitation and airflow necessary to consistently remove pet hair plus
have high filtration. Only the better vacuums will truly deliver
superior results year after year.
Tips for Using your Existing Vacuum
If you just want to add more pet hair cleaning power to your existing vacuum, we have an idea for you, too.
For
most vacuum cleaners (made in the last 15-20 years) you can attach
something called a ‘turbo nozzle’ to your hose and use it like any other
attachment. They're powerful because, unlike other attachments, they
have brushrolls to really agitate and pull dust, dirt, and even stubborn
pet hair away from a surface. Think of them as a way to extend the
functionality of your full sized vacuum.
They're
perfect for places your full-size brushroll can't go like carpeted
stairs, upholstery, car interiors and more. For a really good handheld
turbo nozzle, VacuumSweeperShop recommends the Rug Rat and the Cirrus Pet Vacuum for you floors.
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