The Ryobi 18V One+ HP stick vac stands up on its own, but it’s heavier than many of its cordless competitors and harder to maneuver on stairs. It comes with a motorized brush for removing stubborn pet fur from upholstery, a regular crevice tool, and a useful micro crevice tool for reaching fluff in tight spots. This bissell crosswave cordless vacuum does a decent job of cleaning pet hair on low-pile carpet. Aside from areas in which the belt drive divides the width of the brushroll, it’s quite effective in handling hair that’s been pressed deep into carpet fibers. The BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus is a satisfactory option for cleaning pet hair.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) app on my phone, the Bissell Little Green scored 82.2 decibels, which is similar to a loud vacuum cleaner. According to the Hearing Health Foundation, noise levels above 70 dB will damage hearing over time. The NIOSH considers 85 dB hazardous when exposed to that level eight hours a day, but you’re likely not using the machine that long.
Read more about the Ryobi 18V One+ HP Cordless Pet Stick Vac Kit with Dual-Roller Bar in our guide to cordless stick vacuums. SEBO sells more attachments online, including a pet kit with a mini turbo brush and a grooming tool. We haven’t fully tested the kit, but we did try the pet-grooming brush. Test cat Tula grudgingly tolerated the brush, though it took a lot of treats. (The other two cats and the rabbits bolted.) Respect your pet’s wishes when trying one of these, and don’t force it.
“It did a great job picking up the long hair and threads we put down without getting them tangled in the brush roll,” said one expert tester. 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. 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. For even more on carpets, check out our guides to the best carpet cleaners and how to clean your carpet the right way. This model’s app is user-friendly and offers dozens of customizations, such as scheduling cleaning cycles and vacuuming specific rooms.
Carly Kulzer is a commerce writer for PEOPLE.com who’s covered pets, fashion, home, and more for four years, and she occasionally receives products to review and writes about her personal favorites. Carly Kulzer bissell crosswave cordless has been with Dotdash Meredith since 2018 and is currently an Entertainment Ecommerce Writer for People. As an owner of two dogs and two cats, she started primarily writing pets content for People in 2021.
Among the app-controlled robots we tested, we liked Roborock’s app the best. It is user-friendly and intuitive, it learns your floor plan in a single mapping session, and it can store multiple maps for different levels of your home in both 2D and 3D. Via the app, you can turn on auto-boost mode—good for fur-covered carpets—and schedule cleaning sessions.