We’ve been fostering cats for a local charity for more than 10 years, so we know all too well the challenge of keeping on top of pet hair. Our ageing vacuum cleaner has certainly had its work cut out, which made me the perfect person to put the best pet vacuums through their paces and see which ones could handle the constant moulting.
Pet hair can be surprisingly difficult to vacuum up, as Georgina Shepherd, cleaning expert at Housekeep, explains: “Pet hair isn't like normal dust or dirt. Individual hairs are very light, so they can become trapped in carpet fibres, upholstery and rugs rather than sitting on the surface. Long pet hair can wrap itself around carpet fibres and vacuum brush rolls, while shorter hairs can work their way deeper into fabric. And finally, static electricity is another challenge. Hair can cling to fabrics and soft furnishings, making it harder for a vacuum to lift it away.”
