If you’re a husky owner then you’ll already know that huskies shed – a lot! You’ll spend many hours of your life trying to clean husky hairs from all surfaces of your home, so it’s vital to have a vacuum that can keep up.
When it comes to choosing the best vacuum for husky hair, you need to consider one that’s powerful, has a large bin capacity, and is quiet enough to not trigger your husky into howling.
In our guide, we take a look at our 5 tried-and-tested vacuum recommendations which can tackle husky hair and suit any need. In a hurry? Take a look at our number 1 pick below:
BISSELL CleanView Swivel Upright Bagless Pet Hair Vacuum
- Swivel steering makes it easy to clean around corners and furniture
- Triple action brush roll lifts embedded Husky hair
- Dirt tank opens at the bottom to make emptying easier
- Includes specialized 'TurboEraser' tool to clean upholstery
How To Choose The Best Vacuum For Husky Hair
When you’re choosing a vacuum to clean up husky hair, there are a few extra things to consider that you might overlook otherwise.
Performance
All vacuums have slightly different specifications. Different power capabilities, noise levels, and bin capacities will suit different needs.
If you’re vacuuming the fur of a husky, a vacuum with a strong suction power to pull fur that’s embedded into soft surfaces is essential. During coat-blowing season, you’ll definitely need a vacuum that can hold a lot of fur!
In our guide, we’ve included the specifications of each recommended vacuum to make it easy to compare and find the one that will best you.
Noise
As a husky owner, there’s an extra factor you must consider when choosing the right vacuum cleaner that most other dog owners don’t need to – noise.
Huskies are notorious for being triggered by noise into singing and howling. A passing siren or loud song on the TV can quickly cause a husky to throw its head back and serenade us with their off-pitch wailing.
Vacuum cleaners are, for many Huskies, another trigger. A quick clean can lead to a drawn-out howling session so if this is something that is likely to bother you (or the neighbours!), then it may be worthwhile to invest in a vacuum that’s on the quieter end.
In our guide, a lower decibel (db) value means a quieter vacuum.
Included Brushes/Accessories
One thing that you should always check is what surface the primary brush head is designed to be used on. If your home is mostly wooden floors, then you won’t get very far with a carpet-specific brush head.
Nowadays, many manufacturers include two primary brush heads to allow you to switch between rooms as needed – one for hard surfaces and one for soft.
In some cases, the part that makes a vacuum more suitable for husky hair is the attachments that come with it.
Many companies are now realizing that us fluffy-pet owners need a tool that can keep up – and so they spend their time developing a specific brush attachment rather than reinventing the vacuum itself.
Not only that, but some attachments are more suitable for removing husky hair from different surfaces such as wooden floors, carpets, upholstered furniture, and cars. Take a second to think about where you struggle to keep clean and choose a vacuum that comes with attachments to suit your specific needs.
Your Preference
This is a biggie – if you’ve always preferred a corded vacuum, then you should stick to a corded vacuum regardless of what others say.
If you have a preference for a certain style of vacuum, bagged or non-bagged, upright or cordless, then there’s probably a good reason for that. Swaying away from that is likely to leave you with more frustration whilst vacuuming when the vacuum doesn’t behave how you want it to.
Vacuuming is already a chore – don’t make it any harder for yourself than it needs to be!
The 5 Best Vacuums For Husky Hair
Okay, now that we know what we’re looking for in a vacuum, let’s get into our recommendations! We’ve recommended a vacuum to suit every need, from price range to design.
1. Best Overall – Bissell CleanView Upright Vacuum
BISSELL CleanView Swivel Upright Bagless Pet Hair Vacuum
- Swivel steering makes it easy to clean around corners and furniture
- Triple action brush roll lifts embedded Husky hair
- Dirt tank opens at the bottom to make emptying easier
- Includes specialized 'TurboEraser' tool to clean upholstery
Our pick for the best vacuum for husky hair is the Bissell CleanView Upright Pet Hair Vacuum.
Bissell is one of the industry leaders in making great vacuums, so it’s no surprise to find their pet-specific vacuum at the top of our list.
Although cordless vacuums are currently all the range, a corded vacuum can better provide the power needed to deal with the masses of fur a husky regularly sheds. Bissell’s CleanView vacuum offers comparable maneuverability to a cordless vacuum without compromising on power!
Its triple-action brush roll stands out from over vacuums, as it is designed to loosen, lift, and remove embedded pet hair from carpets and upholstery. Not only that, but the brush roll is also suitable for hard surfaces thanks to its scatter-free technology, which prevents fur from flying everywhere while cleaning.
If you need any more convincing, Bissell also donates a small portion of each vacuum sale to their own pet foundation, which helps save homeless pets.
Don’t just take it from us – there are over 50,000 5-star reviews for this vacuum on Amazon from satisfied pet owners around the world.
2. Best Cordless – Whall Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
whall 4-in-1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Bendable Wand
Power: 280 W
Capacity: 0.5 liters
Weight: 8.34 lbs
Noise level: 80 dbs
- Three suction power modes with the strongest rivaling corded vacuum
- Up to 55 minutes of battery life (around 15 with max power)
- Bendable wand makes it easy to vacuum under cabinets/sofa
- Lightweight and easy to use around corners and in small spaces
Cordless vacuums are fast becoming the preferred type of vacuum. Their portability and maneuverability make them popular with many users – especially those of us who have tangled with pesky cords in the past! If you live in an apartment or small house, a cordless vacuum can make taking care of dog hair much easier.
Although cordless vacuums are much easier to use, they often suffer from reduced power to maintain their battery life. For that reason, it’s important to choose a cordless vacuum that can still tackle embedded husky hair.
Our personal favorite is the whall Cordless Vacuum cleaner. Unlike other cordless vacuums, the whall vacuum has three suction powers to tackle different surfaces. The maximum suction power of 25kPa is strong enough to pull trodden husky hair out of the fluffiest of carpets.
What we particularly love is that the whall Cordless Vacuum comes with a bendable wand attachment which makes it easy to clean under cabinets and the sofa. As a husky owner, you’ll know that fur somehow manages to get everywhere so this tool really is a lifesaver!
In our experience, the whall Cordless Vacuum takes around 4 hours to fully charge and will provide 50-60 minutes runtime on the lowest power setting, or around 15 minutes when used on max power. Although this doesn’t sound like much, it’s comparable to other, more expensive cordless vacuums on the market. And besides, who really wants to spend longer than 10 minutes vacuuming each day?
3. Best lightweight – Dyson V12 Cordless Vacuum
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Power: 150 W
Capacity: 0.33 liters
Weight: 5.2 lbs
Noise level: 82 dbs
- Very lightweight weighing just 5.2 lbs (2.4 kg)
- Up to 60 minutes of battery life
- Single-button power control makes it easy to swap hands whilst navigating obstacles
- Included 'Motorbar' head and 'Hair Screw' tool are specifically designed to clean long pet hairs from surface
Where some cordless vacuums can suffer is their weight. The design of a cordless vacuum means that a lot of strain can be put on your wrist if you’re using it often – which you most likely will be if you’re a husky owner! For that reason, you may want to choose the most lightweight vacuum available.
Our top pick for the best lightweight vacuum for husky hair is the Dyson V12 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. Weighing in at just 5.2 lbs (2.4 kg), this vacuum is easy to hold but doesn’t compromise on power.
Dyson is known for their excellent products and so despite its small size, this vacuum is still packed with innovation. The included ‘Motorbar’ head is designed with hair-removal vanes to tackle deep carpets. Also included is the ‘Hair screw’ tool which makes removing husky hair from dog beds or the car a breeze.
What makes it really stand out to us is its unique power switch. Most other cordless vacuums operate using a trigger which must be constantly held down. This vacuum, however, can simply be switched on and off as needed making it easier to swap hands to navigate obstacles such as dog toys.
One thing to note is that part of the reason this vacuum is so lightweight is that the bin capacity has been reduced to 0.35 litres (compared to 0.5 litres for the whall cordless vacuum). This can be an issue around coat-blowing season if constant emptying will annoy you.
If you’re still unsure, just check out their promotional images! Dyson has specifically chosen a husky to advertise this vacuum’s ability to clean pet hair and stains. We can certainly vouch for this!
4. Best For Budget – Eureka NEU181D Upright Vacuum Cleaner
EUREKA NEU181D PowerSpeed Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner
- Power = 960 W
- Capacity = 2.6 liters
- Weight = 10 lbs
- Noise level = 88 dbs
- Affordable price but doesn't compromise on power
- Comes with a 'Pet Turbo Brush' that can tackle Husky hair on any surface
- Huge 2.6 liter dust bin is ideal for coat-blowing season
As technology moves on and vacuum cleaners become better, the price tags keep increasing. Although the high price tags are usually justified, with vacuums now being smaller, quieter, and much more powerful than they’ve ever been, we know that sometimes you just need an affordable tool that will get the job done.
Our recommendation for the best budget-friendly vacuum is the Eureka NEU181D upright vacuum cleaner. This vacuum cleaner can easily tackle husky hair on any surface and comes with a specific ‘Pet Turbo Brush’ to tackle hair that has been trodden into deep carpets.
Compared to other upright vacuums, the Eureka NEU181D is lightweight at only 10 lbs making it easy to push around. What we particularly love is the large bin capacity which can hold a massive 2.6 litres! Despite its large size, it’s easy to empty and we found that the foam filtration system did a great job at removing doggy-odors.
One thing to note is that we found to floor brush would get clogged up with hair quite quickly. Thankfully, the transparent window on the brush head meant that we spotted it quickly and could remove the hair before damage was caused. The ‘Pet Turbo Brush’ handled our husky’s hair much better.
5. Best For Stain Removing
Hoover SmartWash Automatic Carpet Cleaner for Pets
- Removes pet stains from soft furniture, carpets, and rugs
- Removes embedded pet-odor from deep carpets
- Comes with a spot-treatment wand which works on tough muddy stains
- Easy to use - push forward to clean and pull backwards to dry
Okay, so this isn’t technically a vacuum cleaner – but is just as valuable! As the owner of a husky who loves to run through muddy fields, the Hoover SmartWash Pet Carpet Cleaner is essential!
The SmartWash works in the same way as a vacuum cleaner. When you push forward over your carpet or rug, the SmartWash automatically mixes and dispenses cleaning solution deep into the fibers. When you pull back, it switches to drying mode and uses a combination of heat and suction to dry your carpets rapidly.
This particular model is designed for use on pet stains and comes with ‘Spot Chaser Pretreat Wand’ to tackle tougher stains, as well as a ‘FlexForce Pet PowerBrush’, which is easy to use on stairs and soft furniture. With this cleaner, you won’t have to worry if your husky goes straight from the fields to the couch!
One thing we found is that the cleaner works much better on recent stains compared to older ones, but the Pretreat Wand did eventually get the stains out after a few passes.
We also recommend choosing the option that comes with a storage mat. We noticed that when the cleaner was first stored in an upright position, some dirty water leaked out. Although this was easy enough to clean, it was an extra task that we would rather not have to do. The storage mat protects your clean surfaces in between uses.
Summary
Although there are many great vacuums for pet hair on the market, when it comes to husky hair, we recommend Bissell CleanView Upright Vacuum. It’s powerful, easy to push, and comes from a company that supports a great cause.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@themalamutemom.com.
