Do Robot Vacuums Work For Dog Hair?

Robot Roomba on bricks

Robot vacuums are a great way to keep pet hair in check, allowing you to spend more time with your furry friends. They can be beneficial during seasonal shedding, as you can program them to clean a room multiple times a day if necessary. With their independent travel capabilities, robot vacuums can move around your home and pick up pet hair without your intervention.

Did you know the global robotic vacuum cleaner market made around 4.48 billion U.S. dollars from retail sales in 2021. iRobot is the largest company in the industry by far, accounting for around 57 percent of the total global market share in 2021.

Are robot vacuums worth it for dog hair?

Suppose you're after the best robot vacuum for pet hair. In that case, you can't go wrong with the iRobot Roomba j7+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum. This is our overall best pick. This powerful device is easy and quick to set up, maps your home during its first clean, and detects and avoids obstacles. View our detailed guide on Robot Vacuums.

What is the best robot vacuum for excessive dog hair?

iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum

Once again the Roomba j7+. With ten times the suction power of iRobot's entry-level Roomba 600 series, the Roomba j7+ collects pet fur from hard floors and carpeting. This self-emptying model is also one of the smartest Roombas available; its advanced obstacle avoidance technology helps it detect and automatically avoid solid pet waste and other everyday household items. To test this feature, we purposely spread dog toys all over the floor, and the Roomba j7+ never once got stuck on them. The robot also features two rubber brush rolls that rotate in opposing directions to agitate and lift dirt from carpet fibers and surfaces and discourage hair tangles.

What do dogs think about robot vacuums?

Unless they were exposed to vacuums in a safe environment when they were young, they likely need to figure out what to make of the strange machines. Robot vacuums, in particular, look and smell like objects but move like they're alive. Many animals will respond to this confusing device with fear.

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Eva Crawford

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Growing up, I have always had pets, which I’m incredibly grateful for. I have a passion for all things pets and want to share my experience with my own pets and try to give value to you along the way.

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