Calling All Fur-Parents: We Found 6 Cordless Vacuums for Pet Hair That Actually Work

From their wagging tails to their cute little toe beans, pets bring endless joy into our homes. They can also bring in a ton of hair and dander, which is why no pet parent is complete without a trusty vacuum. Cordless stick vacuums in particular let you zip around your space as often as necessary (and it’ll be often), without the constraints of an electrical socket. There are endless options to choose from, so we did the heavy lifting to bring you the best cordless vacuums for pet hair — and anything else that needs sucking up! 

When it comes to strong suction, corded vacuums still reign supreme. But there’s no denying the lightweight, portable ease of a cordless vacuum, and many brands have leveled up their cord-free models in recent years. Here are a few things to consider when shopping for a cordless vacuum that can keep up with your shedders.

Cordless vacuum cleaners are, well, cordless. That means you’ll want to consider the runtime and charging method of each pick below to ensure that it can tackle your living space without running out of juice. 

How much do your fur children shed? If you have one cat, you probably won’t need as large a vacuum canister as someone with two golden retrievers. No matter how much hair you’re hoovering, you’ll want to make sure your vacuum’s canister can keep up without having to be emptied multiple times per cleaning session. 

Think about where you’ll keep your vacuum. Some stick vacuums stand upright and can easily be stowed away in a closet, while other cordless vacs need space for a charging dock. 

If you’re looking for a handheld cordless vacuum to remove pet hair from your couch, one of the more affordable picks on this list is designed for just that. But if you’re down to spend a little more cash on a tool that does it all, we also have some recommendations below that come with fancy features and great add-on attachments. 

If you’re looking for a cordless vacuum that does it all, the Bissell PowerClean DualBrush Cordless Vacuum delivers. It uses FurFinder headlights to help you see (for better or for worse) all the pet hair on your floors, and has a large enough brush roll attachment to suck up large debris as well. The brush roll also uses Bissell’s FurGuard to ensure hair doesn’t get tangled and clogged. Best of all, this pick comes with some nifty attachments to help you unearth stubborn pet hair in your upholstery and other nooks and crannies.

AT Shopping Director Katie Maguire says, “I recently fostered a little furry friend to my household (hi Toto!) and while he doesn’t shed a ton, there are still little tufts of hair every so often. This vacuum is efficient and quiet, and picks everything up seamlessly. The crevice tool is also so strong, it picks up everything!”

• Runtime: up to 50 minutes (in Eco mode)
• Canister size: 1 liter
• Included attachments: FurFinder upholstery tool, 2-in-1 dusting brush and crevice tool, brush roll
• Storage details: Stands on its own, comes with a tool storage wall mount 

I personally love my Tineco vacuum because, even after a few years of consistent use, it’s never ever died on me. With an hour of runtime (at 160 watts), the GO PET cordless vacuum uses debris sensors to adjust its speed, depending on the mess ahead. This is another pick with LED headlights to help you spot pet hair, and a ZeroTangle brush head to keep things running smoothly. It also has a debris sensor indicator light that changes from red to blue when the area you’re vacuuming is deemed “clean.” Yeah … we’ll see how long that lasts.

• Runtime: up to 60 minutes
• Canister size: 1 liter
• Included attachments: ZeroTangle power brush, crevice tool, 2-in-1 dusting brush
• Storage details: Wall mount included

What’s even easier than a cordless vacuum? This robot vacuum from Yeedi, which made our list of the best editor-tested vacuum cleaners. Not only does this robo vac map your space and suck up dirt and debris in neat little rows, but it mops, too! The OZMO Mega Mopping System uses 480 vibrations per minute to give your freshly vacuumed floors an even deeper clean. 

This is another pick tested by AT Shopping Director Katie Maguire. “I can set it and forget it while I’m working or out of the house, and come back to spotless floors — no tangled hair, no manual scrubbing, no hassle,” she says. Just note that this little guy can’t do stairs, so it’s a better pick for single-floor households.  

• Runtime: up to 300 minutes (!)
• Canister size: 1.5 liter auto-empty station
• Included attachments: Mop attachment
• Storage details: Self-charges in a docking station

If you already have a vacuum for your floors, but need a little extra help with the endless pileup of pet hair in your couch, chairs, or car seats, this handheld upholstery tool from Bissell is a great choice. It’s not designed for floors, so this pick has a smaller canister and shorter runtime than the other cordless vacuums on this list. But if your doggo is a couch potato (like mine), the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser’s upholstery-friendly tool and motorized brush tool can make a huge difference in keeping your furniture clean and hair-free. Plus, it’s lightweight, easy to empty, and small enough to stow under the sink or in a closet.

• Runtime: up to 17 minutes
• Canister size: .68 liters
• Included attachments: Motorized brush tool, crevice tool, upholstery tool
• Storage details: No storage dock, but small enough to stow away easily

What’s cool about RYOBI One+ products is that the brand’s 18V battery can be used with a wide range of RYOBI products (think: a power drill, a sander, a leaf blower). Such is the case with this kit, which includes not only a cordless pet vacuum, but a handheld spot cleaner as well! Puppy owners in particular will appreciate the SWIFTClean Spot Cleaner’s cordless design and powered scrub brush that helps you snap up pet messes before they set in. 

The Cordless Pet Stick Vacuum comes with several attachments for crevices and upholstery, plus a removable roller bar for easy cleaning. Between the spot cleaner, the stick vacuum, and the battery charger, this RYOBI bundle is easily the best value pick on our list.

• Runtime: up to 60 minutes
• Canister size: 1 liter
• Included attachments: dust brush, crevice tool, pet-rated roller brush, plus spot cleaner
• Storage details: wall mount, also stands on its own

Shark has been a household name in the vacuum game for a long time, so it’s no surprise that they’ve really nailed the brush roll with the PowerPro Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum. It uses the brand’s PowerFins design, which helps engage hardwood floor traction (safely) and prevents nasty hair wrappage. 

This is another pet-friendly pick with LED headlights to help you see every bit of fur. It also includes Shark’s Floor Detect technology to adjust the brush roll speed depending on the surface, so you can transition from hardwood to rugs with ease. Just note that this pick does have a slightly smaller canister size compared with most of the other vacuums on this list. 

• Runtime: up to 50 minutes 
• Canister size: 0.75 liters
• Included attachments: crevice tool, pet multi-tool, stick vacuum
• Storage details: Handheld unit sits on base clip for storage