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One of the hardest parts of pet ownership is dealing with hair everywhere. Shedding hair steadily collects in corners of the floor, cakes onto furniture, and somehow floats onto every hard surface in the house. We all love our dogs and cats, but pet maintenance can be maddening.
It’s discouraging just pushing and chasing hair around hard floors with your broom. Also, continually lugging out your regular floor vacuum to maintain the hot spots of hair collection is even more annoying. That’s why cordless stick vacuums are one of the most valuable tools for pet owners. Here are the 3 main reasons why:
- They traditionally work on all surfaces
- The slim design can get under furniture better than traditional vacuum cleaners
- They can help filter out pet dander and dust from your home
HEPA Filtration
For the health of everyone in your home, we believe #3 is the most important. All of our top picks have HEPA filtration systems (except the Bissell) so almost no dust, dirt, or dander gets blown back into the air. This also eliminated virtually every budget stick vacuum since it’s one of the biggest sacrifices you have to make to save money. On the other hand, whether you have pets or not, HEPA filtration systems should always be a must-have feature on every vacuum in your home. In the long run, your respiratory system will thank you.
Wall Dock
Another feature that’s essential on stick vacuums is that they’re cordless. Remember, the whole point of having one should give you the ability to do daily cleanups conveniently. Being able to grab your stick vacuum off of the wall-mounted charging dock, suck up debris, and throw it back on the dock is ideal. No restrictions because of cord length and outlet placement.
Supplemental, Not Replacement
There is one big misconception we should clear up before we get into the nitty-gritty. Many companies that produce this style of vacuums market them as “the ONLY vacuum you’ll need.” While stick vacuums perform great in most situations, deep cleaning carpet is NOT one of them. Unless you have thinner commercial-style carpet or only hard-surface flooring, you’ll still want a traditional upright vacuum cleaner to get that deep-seated dirt.
If you’re having a hard time justifying getting a second vacuum, remember that time is money and you’ll be saving A LOT of time in the end with a stick vacuum. Their grab-and-go style faster, cleaner, and more efficient at most household cleaning tasks. Depending on how many attachments it comes with you can replace a nice chuck of traditional cleaning tools like:
- Feather dusters
- Brooms
- Blind cleaners
- Ceiling fan brushes
- and more…
1. Tineco A11 Master+
Best All-Around Stick Vacuum
Wieght: 3.26 lbs
Battery Life: 50 min (x2, with extra battery)
Pros:
- Best attachment set
- Dual battery for longer cleaning sessions (1 hour and 40 mins of total cleaning time before recharging)
- Super lightweight
- Great suction power
- Price (Best value of any stick vacuum on our list)
- Single-button flip-open bin for easy emptying
- Dual charging wall-mounted dock
- Trigger lock for easier cleaning during longer sessions
- LED headlights (on floor attachments)
- 2-year warranty
Cons:
- Build quality isn’t as good as Dyson but still pretty durable
- Customer service could be a little more accommodating
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a cordless stick vacuum that can get to every crack, crevice, and surface in your home then you’ve found it. The Tineco A11 Master+ checks all the essential boxes and also comes with some nice bonuses. Besides the extra battery for longer cleaning sessions, the attachment kit is best-in-class. With similar performance to the Dyson V11 Animal, these bonuses are the reasons the A11 Master+ made the #1 spot. Here are all of the goodies you’ll get with it:
- Soft roller power brush for hard floors (with LED lights)
- Multi-surface power brush (with LED lights)
- Mini power brush
- 2-in-1 dusting brush
- Soft dusting brush
- Crevice tool
- Flexible long crevice tool
- Multi-angle folding tool (for high shelves and ceiling fans)
- Flexible extension hose
As you can see by the list, there’s almost no surface in your home the Tineco A11 Master+ can’t reach. The icing on the cake is the dual-charging wall mount that keeps both batteries topped off and your stick vacuum always at-the-ready. Pet hair, dander, dust, and other debris will be no match for you and your new friend.
2. Dyson V11 Animal
Best Suction Power
Wieght: 6.68 lbs
Battery Life: 60 min
Pros:
- Long battery life
- Best-in-class suction
- Easy flip-open bin with point-and-shoot hygienic bin emptying
- Wall-mounted charging dock
- Removable brush rolls for easy maintenance
- Best-in-class deep carpet cleaning
- 2-year warranty
- Automatic surface adapting when using floor attachment
Cons:
- Battery isn’t removable
- Price
Conclusion
The Dyson Cyclone V11 Animal would’ve made the #1 spot if the battery was removable and it came with a few more attachments. Other than that you’re getting the best stick vacuum to manage your pet hair problem. With best-in-class suction and a luxurious automatic surface adapting feature, you’ll be pushing the Cadillac of stick vacs. We also like the quick-release brush rolls for easy cleaning and maintenance.
Its premium design and build quality come with an equally premium price tag, but it’s worth every penny. (Luckily it’s currently on sale at Amazon.com) Just like the Tineco A11 Master+, it comes with a charging wall mount so it’s always ready to attack almost anything your pet dishes out.
3. Bissell IconPet Pro
Best Headlight Attchments
Wieght: 7 lbs.
Battery Life: 50 min
Pros:
- Above-average battery life
- Best LED headlight setup on floor brush attachment
- 2nd best attachment set behind the Tineco A11 Master+
- 3-year warranty
- Wall-mounted charging station
- Above-average suction power
- Washable SmartSeal Allergen filtration system
Cons:
- No HEPA filtration (but SmartSeal Allergen system is equivalent)
- Battery isn’t removable
Conclusion
The Bissell Icon Pet Pro made the #3 spot because of its special pet attachments and self-cleaning floor attachment. No removable battery but 50 minutes should be plenty of time to touch up the place. The floor attachment has quick-release brush rolls for easy maintenance and swapping for multiple flooring types.
4. Shark Rocket Pet Pro
Best Floor Attachment
Wieght: 7.17 lbs
Battery Life: 40 min
Pros:
- Dual-clean floor attachment for nonstop cleaning regardless of surface type (Best-in-class)
- Self-cleaning brush roll
- Above-average suction power
- Removable battery for extended cleaning sessions
- LED headlight setup (on floor attachment)
- Price
Cons:
- Only 2 attachments
- No wall-mounted charging dock
- Average battery life (unless you purchase extra battery separately)
- Heavier than most stick vacuums in its class
Conclusion
On top of the reasonable price, the Shark Rocket Pet Pro Stick Vacuum features our favorite floor attachment. The dual-clean brush roll setup allows you to move seamlessly between multiple surfaces while maintaining the same cleaning quality. It’s set up with a soft brush roll in the front for large spills and hard floors, with a multi-surface brush roll behind it to get deeper into thick carpet.
This one is perfect if you have a lot of area rugs, deep grouted tile floors, commercial-style carpeting, and other unique flooring styles. With the self-cleaning brush roll, it’s also the best if your pets have long hair that tends to get wrapped around traditional brush rolls.
5. Moosoo XL-618A
Best On-A-Budget
Wieght: 3.3 lbs.
Battery Life: 35 min
Pros:
- Price
- Extremely lightweight
- HEPA filtration system
- Removable battery
- Wall mount included
- LED headlights (on floor attachment)
Cons:
- Average battery life
- HEPA filtration system leaks a bit
- Average build quality
- Only 2 attachments
Conclusion
While the features and specs are about average compared to the other stick vacuums on our list, the price makes up for it. The Moosoo XL-618A is also one of the few budget cordless stick vacuums that offer HEPA filtration. If you live in a studio, 1, or 2 bedroom apartment, this one should do the trick.
Top 5 Cordless Stick Vacuums
- Tineco A11 Master+ – Best All-Around
- Dyson V11 Animal – Best Suction
- Bissell IconPet Pro – Best Headlight Attachments
- Shark Rocket Pet Pro – Best Floor Attachment
- Moosoo XL-618A – Best On-A-Budget