12 Best Pet Hair Removers That Actually Work

A reusable lint roller is a great pet hair remover option that you don’t have to replace too often; and this one is larger in size to clean couches and furniture in a shorter time. To use, just rub the brush back and forth—it traps pet hair in the chamber, so it won’t get everywhere. Then, press the button to open the chamber and release the hair quickly and easily. This product has over 100,000 five-star ratings, with reviewers noting it works great on long- and short-haired pets alike.

If you’ve ever seen a video of the Uproot pet hair removers in action, you know how addicting they are! The reusable scrapers seem to get every bit of dust, hair, and other unmentionables out of carpets, couches, rugs, you name it. While you can purchase different sizes of the viral product, this bundle comes with the Mini, Max, and Pro options, all for $50. Reviewers also love it for being easy to use and for actually living up to the hype.

What’s more annoying when you’re running late than looking down and seeing a ton of pet hair on your clothes? We’ll wait… Luckily, this OXO device can make quick work of getting you work-ready in the nick of time. Plus, it’s reusable and has a self-cleaning base so you don’t even have to mess with going through several pieces of typical lint roller tape.

If you’re a cat household and need something a bit more heavy-duty, an air purifier could be for you. This model has a filter that captures pet hair, dust, and dander, plus offers smart air quality monitoring and a quiet mode. The brand designed this pet hair remover with adorable troublemakers in mind, as it features a bite-proof cord and an auto-shutoff feature if it tips over. Reviewers praise it for its minimalist design and low noise level, too.

If there’s carpet in your home—especially medium- or high-pile carpeting—pet hair can become embedded deep within the fibers, making it particularly hard to clean. With this handy gadget, however, you’ll make quick work of removing all of it. Think of it as a miniature rake that goes deep within the layers to pick up whatever is stuck below. The ergonomic handle makes it comfortable to hold; and short, quick strokes in every direction allow it to do its job with relative ease.

If you don’t have a vacuum that’s specifically marketed for pet hair removal, then it’s not going to be 100% effective on it. But if you really like your existing stick or upright vacuum, then a handheld vacuum for car detailing, spot cleaning, and upholstery is a great addition to your cleaning supplies. This one by Bissell comes with a motorized brush head, a crevice tool, and an upholstery attachment for detailed surface cleaning. It runs up to 17 minutes on high before needing a recharge, has a powerful lithium-ion battery, and works on little messes like kibble, too.

This retractable lint roller is great for travel or to keep in your purse or glove compartment: just twist to open it up and do a spot clean on your clothes, then twist it back in so it won’t get stuck on anything in your bag. It’s also made with 100% recycled paper, and you can buy refills of the rollers, so this an eco-friendly purchase to boot.

If you’re looking to upgrade your existing vacuum, this Shark Rocket Cordless is a great option. It comes with a brush head, a crevice tool, and an attachment made for pet hair, and it turns into a handheld quickly and easily, too. The Shark runs for up to 40 minutes without needing a recharge, and it works on both hard floors and carpets. One of its best features is its LED lights, which allow you to easily spot if you’ve missed messes in corners or other hard-to-see places. At under 7 pounds, it’s also a lighter option than many of its competitors, too.

When it comes to removing pet hair on clothing, you can’t go wrong with a basic lint roller—but this one is made better because it’s designed specifically for pet hair, so it’s extra-sticky to grab every last bit of it. It’s also gentle on fabrics and rips cleanly off the roller for easy disposal.

If your biggest area of concern is the carpets and floors of your house (and you always forget to charge up your vacuum), this corded Dyson Ball Animal 2 has the most powerful suction that will get up every little bit of pet hair. It has self-adjusting suction that allows it to work on vinyl, hard wood, tile, or carpet—and it also has simple one-handed dust removal thanks to its push button. It comes equipped with a tangle-free turbine tool that ensures hair won’t get stuck in the brush head, plus a stair tool and a combination tool.

This triangle-shaped pet hair remover has three sides, each with a different set of edges from minimum to maximum. (The maximum edge gets rid of hair from large areas while the minimum is better for detailing and corners.) The comfortable handle and small size make it easy to keep in your car for quick clean-ups: just rake it through the areas you want to clean, and the hair will accumulate in a pile you can just throw out afterwards.