Pet vacuum cleaners can be used to clean human hair. However, there are some important things to keep in mind when using a pet vacuum for this purpose. In this blog post, we will discuss the pros and cons of using a pet vacuum to clean human hair. We will also provide some tips for how to use a pet vacuum effectively on human hair.

Are pet vacuums good for human hair?

The answer is yes. Now let’s discuss the difference between a regular vacuum and a pet hair vacuum.

If you want to read my recommendations on which vacuum cleaners work best for pet hair, then check out my article The 9 Best portable Stick Vacuums for Pet Hair.

What is the difference between a regular vacuum and a pet hair vacuum?

A pet hair vacuum cleaner is designed to remove pet hair from surfaces. They typically have stronger suction power than regular vacuums and can be used on a variety of surfaces, including carpets, upholstery, and hard floors. Pet hair vacuums often come with attachments, like a tangle free brush roll or self cleaning brush roll, that reduce the chance of clogging. Special attachments are also made to help remove pet hair from furniture and clothing.

Read my article Do Pet Hair Vacuums Work? to learn what makes pet hair vacuums more effective at both pet and human hair than typical regular vacuum cleaners for hair removal?

What is the Best Vacuum to Pick Up Hair?

In this review article I review the 9 Best Portable Vacuums for Pet Hair. These vacuum cleaners all work well picking up both pet and human hair.

FAQ’s

Is There any time to NOT use vacuum cleaners for human hair?

Yes, if you have very long hair, then it is more likely to cause a clog in the vacuum cleaner brush. Even though vacuums (like pet hair vacuums) are designed with specially made brushes to avoid clogging, it is hard to make a vacuum for long hair that won’t get clogged with long hair. Thus, I’d recommend that if you have a lot of long hair then use a broom and dustpan and sweep up the larger freestanding piles of hair.

What is the best cordless stick vacuum for hair?

In this article I review several cordless stick vacuums and then pick the best cordless stick vacuum for hair. Read this article to see that a cordless vacuum cleaner, can be a great choice for both pet and human hair.

What is the best vacuum for hair on carpet?

In this article I review the best vacuums for pet and human hair on carpet.

In this article I cover a lightweight upright vacuum cleaner, a high power upright vacuum cleaner, a canister vacuum (two types of canister vacuum), several cordless vacuum cleaner models, a robot cleaner and a stationary vacuum cleaner.

Is there such a thing as a long hair vacuum cleaner?

No, unfortunately we have not found any vacuums for long hair that are truly designed for long hair. The key to long human hair is higher suction power, and specialized designs like a tangle free turbine tool, a self cleaning brush roll that helps avoid issues with human tangled hair, or hair tangles of any sort, from either humans or long pet hair.

Do handheld vacuum cleaners pick up hair?

Handheld vacuums can be a great choice for small jobs, and this includes picking up hair. However, with long human hair the vacuum get clogged from tangled hair if you are not careful.

WRAP-UP

In summary, if you want to find a vacuum cleaner that is effective at picking up human hair, then choose a pet hair vacuum with good suction power, a tangle free brush roll. These specialized vacuum cleaners are designed with more suction power and special brushes that are less likely to clog hair.

However, if you have very long hair, there is still a risk that any vacuum cleaner may clog, even if it has a tangle free brush roll. For long human hair, it may be better to sweep up any excess long hair instead of using a vacuum cleaner.