But this upright Kenmore has all the extras to keep pet hair where it belongs: inside the vacuum. Pet hair is an annoyance for most pet owners, but if you or someone in your family happens to be allergic, it can also be a serious health issue. For even more on carpets, check out our guides to the best carpet cleaners and how to clean your carpet the right way.

If your tile or wood floors need a little more love and attention, check out our guides to the best vacuum mops and the best vacuums for hardwood floors.

Keep reading for more information on how we evaluate the best vacuums for pet hair in our Lab, plus more of our best tips and tricks for pet hair removal. Gary Richter M.S., D.V.M., a holistic veterinarian who’s well-acquainted with pet fur in both his home and office on how to better mitigate your pet's shedding. We put our vacuums through rigorous testing that follows industry-standard test methods from the ASTM and apply standardized types and amounts of soil on a range of flooring types, from hardwood to deep pile carpet to vinyl, to find the best vacuums to get the job done.

In the last nine months, We've tested 44 vacuums for our 2023 Cleaning and Organizing Awards. In the Good Housekeeping Institute Home Care & Cleaning Lab, we test all kinds of vacuums, including the best stick vacuums, handheld vacuums, canister vacuums, robot vacuums and more.

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