Having pets in the home brings so much joy and companionship into our lives. But along with those furry cuddles comes the inevitable struggles of pet hair in the house.

Dealing with pet hair can sometimes feel like an endless futile battle, leaving you frustrated, overwhelmed and even prone to allergies. But fear not! We will go through all our top vacuuming tips for tackling that pesky pet hair, granting you the privilege of a clean house once again! 

Like your furry friends, pet hair has its favourite hangout spots around your home! Spotting these prime locations lets you know exactly where to direct your cleaning efforts first! 

Here are some of the most common pet hair hotspots to watch out for: 

• Near high static areas (laundry baskets, wool rugs, lamps, etc.)

• Places with minimal airflow

• Sofas (if you allow them up there!)

• Under furniture, around door jams, and the bottom hinges of doors.

• Wherever your dog sleeps. 

But do some of your own detective work to find the hotspots in your home. 

Pet hair tends to be larger and thicker than your typical household dust and debris, so your vacuum bags may fill up faster. Opting for a vacuum with a larger bag capacity not only reduces waste but also minimizes the need to change the bags regularly. 

Pet hair can provoke many allergies; look out for vacuums with an S-Class or HEPA filtration and sealed hygienic bags to avoid this. 

With pet hair managing to find its way into every nook and cranny, your vacuum must be versatile enough to navigate tight spaces easily. To tackle this, look for features like a swivel head and extendable reach tools.

Our SEBO FELIX PET model has all this, plus a charcoal filter that eliminates odours. Because let's face it, as much as we adore our furry companions, we can't ignore that they sometimes come with unique scents! 

Once you have picked up that perfect vacuum, you must learn how to wield this tool to get the most out of it. An excellent vacuuming technique can make all the difference in keeping your home pet hair-free. Maintain a slow and steady pace and overlap your strokes to ensure thorough cleaning and optimal pet hair removal. Using the correct attachments is also super important - certain brushes can help agitate the stubborn pet hairs out of your carpet.  

Now that your home is sparkling clean don't forget to show your trusty vacuum cleaner some love. Remember, cleaning your vacuum cleaner ensures it stays in top condition for future cleaning and extends its lifespan! 

Here are a few cleaning essentials: 

If possible, you should remove your brush roller to cut out any hair/remove any bits of debris.

Some machines, like our SEBO AUTOMATIC X7, feature convenient systems to alert you when the bag is full, whereas others may require manual checking. Bagless models typically offer a transparent bin, allowing you to quickly see if it's full from the outside.

If you don’t replace/wash your filters, they can become clogged and less efficient.

Although this doesn’t affect performance, who doesn’t want a sparkling clean vacuum?