Living with pets means living with pet hair. From fur embedded deep in carpet to fine hairs clinging to sofas, pet owners need a vacuum cleaner that can handle regular, demanding cleaning without adding hassle.

At Gtech, we design cordless vacuum cleaners that make it easier to manage pet hair throughout the home. Rather than offering a single ‘pet vacuum,’ the Gtech range includes cordless uprights for whole-home floor cleaning and handheld vacuums for more targeted pet hair removal.

Whether you own a cat, dog or even a house rabbit, the fur they shed presents different challenges depending on where it collects. The best vacuum cleaners for tackling pet hair should offer:

•  Strong, consistent suction to lift embedded hair from carpets
• Effective brush design to help agitate and lift fur from carpets and upholstery
• Targeted cleaning tools for sofas, stairs, pet beds and cars -Easy, hygienic emptying to handle frequent use
• Cordless convenience for quick daily cleans

For many pet owners, combining a cordless upright with a handheld vacuum offers the most flexible solution.

Independent reviewers from publications such as K9 Magazine, T3 and Expert Reviews have highlighted the practicality of our vacuum cleaners for everyday pet hair cleaning tasks in real-world home environments.

The AirRAM 2 K9 and Multi K9 are also highly rated by customers on the Gtech website, with average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 based on thousands of verified customer reviews.

“Not only can the Gtech Multi MK2 K9 tackle the usual problems of shed hair and unfortunate mess, but it also uses replaceable scented cartridges that sit in the filter, leaving the air around you smelling better as you clean. As a result, the Gtech Multi MK2 K9 is a great handheld vacuum for pet owners.” – Andy Shaw, Expert Reviews (Gtech Multi MK2 K9 review: A handheld vacuum cleaner that smells good while it cleans

“What’s especially staggering about this vac is that, even though there is little evidence of hair or dust on the rug, the entire cylinder is very quickly jam-packed with hair that seemingly comes out of nowhere. It’s a proper WTF moment every time I use it and proof positive that this little titan is a top-notch picker-upper of animal detritus.” – Derek Adams, T3 (Gtech AirRAM Mk2 K9 review: small, perfectly formed cordless suction power for unbridled convenience)

“In my opinion, the AirRAM K9's stand head and shoulders above other cordless vacuum cleaners I've reviewed and I think if you bear in mind the heavy duty mine undertakes when used, it works out value for money for the period it's at its best.” - Ryan O'Meara, K9 Magazine (New Gtech AirRAM K9 Review: Is It Better Than Its Predecessor at Tackling Pet Hairs?)

• If pet hair builds up across carpets and floors:

A cordless upright like the Gtech AirRAM MK2 K9 is our best vacuum for pet hair and carpets. It provides powerful, efficient whole-home cleaning while remaining lightweight and easy to manoeuvre. It’s ideal for tackling hard floors too.

• If pet hair collects on furniture, stairs or in the car:

The Gtech Multi MK2 K9 offers a more targeted cleaning solution, with a motorised pet brush and the convenience to get right into those awkward spots. This is great if you regularly take your dog out in the car, or your cat loves to venture upstairs. It’s a highly-rated handheld vacuum for pet hair amongst our customers.

• If you want absolute flexibility when tackling pet hair:

Go for the Gtech System K9 Bundle. You get the Gtech Multi K9 MK2 and the Gtech AirRAM K9 MK2 – covering upright power and handheld versatility. Two hoovering solutions for almost every home cleaning task – pet-related or non-pet-related.

Explore our best vacuum cleaners for pet hair today.

Yes - they’ve been rated so highly by our customers, as well as in independent magazines and review sites, particularly for their ability to pick up pet hair. They’ve been praised for their ability to pick up dog hair with the patented AirLOC technology, the fresh smell released during vacuuming by the replaceable cartridges and ease with which you can empty them into your dustbin.

It can be really beneficial to have one. Gtech pet vacuum cleaners are designed specifically for the demands of homes with pets, featuring strengthened aluminium parts to cope with more frequent, heavy-duty use. Regular vacuum cleaners aren’t always built with this level of durability in mind, which is why we manufacture pet-specific models for homes where vacuuming is a daily task.

Handheld pet vacuums are ideal for spot cleaning, but for larger homes, with multiple pets, a cordless upright, like the AirRAM MK2 K9, is the most effective choice for everyday cleaning.