I need a vacuum for sole purpose to get under beds/sofas where cats sleep and leave tons of fur on carpets. My regular vacuum won't reach. Recommend?
838073
That's what we use ours for, although we have oodles of dog fur. Only real solution we've found. I guess it would depend on how high your beds are though. It's fairly slim but you'd probably have to be able to fit the entire thing under the bed to get the furthest reaches.
838074
This vacuum does a pretty good job getting under furniture, but it also depends how low the clearance to the floor is. It appears that if a cat can get under the bed/sofa then this vacuum will too. I can get all the way under my double bed with it.
838075
Yes and no. The vacuum can collapse almost flat, so it will get under the bed. I'm not sure why MIRYUNG JOO gave the answer that he did, perhaps he is using a different vacuum. Unfortunately, the vacuum only picks up well in 'Max' mode and must be in regular mode to use on carpets as the vacuum head has no space under it and sticks to the carpet in 'Max' mode.
838076
It can work on carpet but doesn't work quite as well as a regular upright does. It is great on hardwood and hard surfaces.
838077
This vacum is not for cleaning under sofas it is hard to bend the head of the vacums head.
1168515
Yes, I just put the whole vacuum on the sofa or bed and vacuum it that way, but you can use the attachment. It's easy to manage and not so heavy.
1249356
It really depends on how thick of a carpet it is. I have one large area rug that is very thick and it won't move very well. My other is a short nap and it does a great job. Just remember you MUST empty the refuse basket and clean the brushes often if you have a lot of hair. And like I have said before this does not preclude you from using your other vac now and again. Mine does a great job picking up hair, dirt and dust.
1384682
I have a cat and it does not eliminate pet hair in the house, it catches some but not all. It sucks air so if the pet hair is not directly behind the machine it won't pick it up.
806323
Absolutely. I have 2 dogs and 1 inside cat. Picks up their hair from title floor , throw rugs, and carpet. Wouldn't use it for deep down carpet vacuuming but gets the surface stuff just fine. Also just finished doing my furniture and it got the pet hair off of it also. This is exactly why I wanted it and have been very happy with its performance.
602457
It's too bad no one has replied to your post - I have the same question! I can only tell you that I currently have a Dyson (w/ all hardwood floors & two cats) and I am not impressed. Good luck.
1235842
We have cats (and dogs), but we have the big Dyson (the one specifically for pets) to pick up the cat hair from the carpet. The hand held does great on picking up the fur that gathers in corners on the hardwood floor, and on the couch, but the couch is leather, so it vacuums right up. Not sure how it would do on a cloth-type of fabric, though.
1590164
The vacuum worked fine for me on getting cat hair up. We had an older Electrolux and this got up lots of hair that the Electrolux left behind.
1629732
If you lay the cat in such a way, that its paws and tail touch the floor, and then put a little cleaning solution on them, the cat will actually become an extra cleaning surface, much like a Swiffer - and you can actually increase the Roomba's cleaning ability. I sometimes go as far as tying dusting gloves to my cat's extremities to maximize the dusting and cleaning effectiveness. But as another reviewer said, the cat will be knocked off if it goes under a bed. My solution is to tape the cat flat.
1302801
Hoover is great for quick pick ups only. Don't even think about it if you have pet hair. I returned it right away.
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I have two, short-haired tabby cats. This vacuum has done well picking up their fur off the carpets and from their favorite hanging out places. The power hand tool works okay, but is not a miracle solution. It may be that the type of upholstery that I have is harder to clean than others because it is a heavy weaver with texture. I also can't say how it would do for fur off a long-haired breed of cat or dog. You do have to wipe out the inner filter occasionally if it gets plugged up with lint or fine particles to keep the suction up, but this is so much more effective and easier to use/maintain than my previous uprights. I think this vacuum is a good value and efficient performer. I have two, short-haired tabby cats. This vacuum has done well picking up their fur off the carpets and from their favorite hanging out places. The power hand tool works okay, but is not a miracle solution. It may be that the type of upholstery that I have is harder to clean than others because it is a heavy weaver with texture. I also can't say how it would do for fur off a long-haired breed of cat or dog. You do have to wipe out the inner filter occasionally if it gets plugged up with lint or fine particles to keep the suction up, but this is so much more effective and easier to... » Read More I have two, short-haired tabby cats. This vacuum has done well picking up their fur off the carpets and from their favorite hanging out places. The power hand tool works okay, but is not a miracle solution. It may be that the type of upholstery that I have is harder to clean than others because it is a heavy weaver with texture. I also can't say how it would do for fur off a long-haired breed of cat or dog. You do have to wipe out the inner filter occasionally if it gets plugged up with lint or fine particles to keep the suction up, but this is so much more effective and easier to use/maintain than my previous uprights. I think this vacuum is a good value and efficient performer. « Show Less
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I have not found anything better for picking up tracked kitty litter. I almost always use it on my bare floors. And it is quick and handy to pick up pet hair on the carpet. Definitely doesn't replace regular vacuum, but I wouldn't be without it for everyday quick sweeps
1146612
It will clean carpets with little dirt, if you have cats or dogs no way. The vacuum is better suited for hard floors, cleaning ceilings, and if you can find one a vacuum power turbo brush which I use in my car. With a turbo brush it works great on rugs.
554699
I have read that some people use it to vacuum their rug or entire house. In that case it probably would. I only use it for pet hair on my furniture and have no problem. The filter around the motor gets clogged and would cause it to overheat and shut off. That's just basic for small motors.
468390
No problem at all. I have a large rug that is almost like shag carpet. It vacuums it and does it well. I have two large furry dogs and a cat, this thing is a life saver. I used to vacuum every couple days, now I can wait a week.
919256
If you vacuum in slow motion its works just fine. I really like this vaccum there is only one thing not so good. You have to clean the "bag" very very often, when not, the brushes stop to rotate and the engine start to sound very high pitched. But with this I can live and my cats are not afraid of this vacuum.Over all yes its cleans on hardfloor and carpet really good. For this price you have a excellent between vacuum and if you have only a small space living in, than it is the right tool
828208
I would not recommend this vacuum for anything. Mine very disappointing performance, the previous model was much better.