If you are a pet owner, then you are no stranger to dog hair and dander that can make your home an allergy zone for people with breathing issues. At the same time, all this hair on furniture and carpets can look unpleasant. So, let’s look at some useful vacuum tips for homes with pets.

1. Locate spots with pet hair
There are places in your home where pet hair tends to collect. These places have a high static charge and less airflow. As a result, the pet hair gathers in these spots in a clump. These areas are usually located around floor lamps, your pet’s crate, laundry baskets, beds, sofas, and chairs. Pet hair can also collect under the door hinges and basements.

2. Invest in HEPA vacuum cleaners
HEPA, short for high-efficiency particulate air, is a specialized vacuum cleaner that is designed specifically with filters that can suck dander from your furnishings. You can pair it with a dusting brush to get rid of these allergens. You can also look for handheld variants with HEPA filters. These devices can trap pet hair and clean even the smallest areas, like dog beds. Make sure that the vacuum you buy contains specific attachments to clean up the mess that your furry pets leave behind.

3. Clean your vacuum of pet hai
Read the owner’s manual to know how to clean up the vacuum cleaner of the pet hair. Follow the instructions carefully to remove all the pet hair wrapped around the brush and inside the bag carefully.

4. Set the vacuum cleaner correctly
Pet-specific vacuum cleaners come with settings to pull out pet hair and dander from even the deepest corners of your home. The suction feature will only work if the airflow is working appropriately. For this reason, you need to set your vacuum cleaner to the correct setting. If you are cleaning non-carpeted surfaces, switch your dust mop with a vacuum cleaner to remove all the particles from a surface effectively.

5. Use your device in multiple directions
Don’t use the vacuum cleaner in a single direction and expect all the pet hair to be removed from every inch of fiber. If you want to get the most out of your vacuuming efforts, then you must run the machine in different directions, such as front to back, side to side, and diagonal.

6. Mask the smell
Here is a hat-tip to make your carpets smell nice before you vacuum. Just sprinkle some cinnamon, a pet-friendly spice that can make your room smell refreshing and clean after you have used the cleaner.

If you have a dog or a cat and are tired of cleaning up their mess, then these vacuum tips will give good results.