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<\/picture><\/span><\/div>\nPhotograph: Molly Higgins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\nTineco Go Pet Cordless Vacuum for $176<\/strong>:<\/a> As when I tested the Tineco Go Mini ($130)<\/a> for my handheld vacuums<\/a> guide, I was a bit underwhelmed by this vacuum specifically for pets. It has a slot for easy brush removal if hair gets stuck around the bars, which is a helpful thing to have when you\u2019re dealing with pet (and human) hair. The lever and the angle of the lid for emptying are counterintuitive, and the first few times I emptied it, the debris went everywhere. It\u2019s hard to distinguish between eco and power modes, and the vac blinked red and the brush stopped rotating when transitioning between surfaces. (It especially had a hard time on my thin runner rug.) It felt a bit heavier and clunkier than others as well. But, it does have handy lights to illuminate debris and comes with attachments to make handheld cleaning a breeze.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68508d0c81c993b580cf8f12\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Mova%2520P50%2520Pro%2520Ultra%2520Robot%2520Vacuum-SOURCE-Molly%2520Higgins.png\"\/)
<\/picture><\/span><\/div>\nPhotograph: Molly Higgins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/p>\nMova P50 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum for $589<\/strong><\/a>: This robot vacuum-mop combo has extendable side brush and mop pads to reach tight corners, a self-emptying dock station that empties dust and debris, and self-cleans and dries mop pads. It also uses an RGB camera and \u201cintelligent dirt detection system\u201d whose sensors identify messes to clean deeper and avoid objects on the ground. The robovac generates 3D maps of your home, and identifies things like furniture and even pets. Through the app, you can customize cleanings, and there\u2019s also synced video and voice interaction to allow you to talk to your pets, schedule cleanings, and more, and it is compatible with smart home devices Alexa and Google Home. When first mapping my small apartment, the vac didn\u2019t want to go past certain rooms, and it took several days to get it to create a complete cleaning map. It has a hard time going over small thresholds, eventually avoiding cleaning the rooms altogether, and has thrown itself off my stairs twice, causing the mop pads to pop off. Despite having intelligent object detection, it still often tried to suck up or roll over small objects on the ground, like shoes and pet toys. I love that this combo vac-mop self-cleans and empties, but for nearly $1,000, I wish the smart features were smarter and the mapping was more accurate.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nDyson Car + Boat Handheld Vacuum for $250<\/strong><\/a>: Former WIRED reviewer Brenda Stolyar liked this handheld vacuum, designed specifically for sucking up dirt and debris from your car and boat, plus bedding, furniture, and other awkward spaces. (Read our full review here<\/a>).<\/p>\n
Hoover HL4 Pet Upright Vacuum Cleaner for \u00a3130<\/strong><\/a>: While it is only available in the UK, Hoover\u2019s HL4 successfully removed lots of cat hair from my home. I live with a trio of cats, two of them long-haired, so a powerful vacuum is essential. The HL4 is sadly corded (7.6 meters), but at around 240 air watts it was powerful enough to lift dust and hair that my lightweight cordless vac and robot vac had missed. The smart design easily converts into a portable vacuum, and it comes with a pet tool and crevice tool. The pet tool proved adept at lifting hair from the couch, stairs, and cat beds, though it didn\u2019t quite have the grunt to remove every strand. There\u2019s a handy vent to reduce suction for mats and blankets. The 1.2-liter bin is easy to remove and empty, though not without releasing a dust cloud, and the Anti-Twist floor head seems to collect considerably less tangled hair than other vacuums. \u2014Simon Hill<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nNot Recommended<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n
<\/picture><\/span><\/div>\nPhotograph: Molly Higgins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n Tineco Go Pet Cordless Vacuum for $176<\/strong>:<\/a> As when I tested the Tineco Go Mini ($130)<\/a> for my handheld vacuums<\/a> guide, I was a bit underwhelmed by this vacuum specifically for pets. It has a slot for easy brush removal if hair gets stuck around the bars, which is a helpful thing to have when you\u2019re dealing with pet (and human) hair. The lever and the angle of the lid for emptying are counterintuitive, and the first few times I emptied it, the debris went everywhere. It\u2019s hard to distinguish between eco and power modes, and the vac blinked red and the brush stopped rotating when transitioning between surfaces. (It especially had a hard time on my thin runner rug.) It felt a bit heavier and clunkier than others as well. But, it does have handy lights to illuminate debris and comes with attachments to make handheld cleaning a breeze.<\/p>\n Photograph: Molly Higgins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n Mova P50 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum for $589<\/strong><\/a>: This robot vacuum-mop combo has extendable side brush and mop pads to reach tight corners, a self-emptying dock station that empties dust and debris, and self-cleans and dries mop pads. It also uses an RGB camera and \u201cintelligent dirt detection system\u201d whose sensors identify messes to clean deeper and avoid objects on the ground. The robovac generates 3D maps of your home, and identifies things like furniture and even pets. Through the app, you can customize cleanings, and there\u2019s also synced video and voice interaction to allow you to talk to your pets, schedule cleanings, and more, and it is compatible with smart home devices Alexa and Google Home. When first mapping my small apartment, the vac didn\u2019t want to go past certain rooms, and it took several days to get it to create a complete cleaning map. It has a hard time going over small thresholds, eventually avoiding cleaning the rooms altogether, and has thrown itself off my stairs twice, causing the mop pads to pop off. Despite having intelligent object detection, it still often tried to suck up or roll over small objects on the ground, like shoes and pet toys. I love that this combo vac-mop self-cleans and empties, but for nearly $1,000, I wish the smart features were smarter and the mapping was more accurate.<\/p>\n Dyson Car + Boat Handheld Vacuum for $250<\/strong><\/a>: Former WIRED reviewer Brenda Stolyar liked this handheld vacuum, designed specifically for sucking up dirt and debris from your car and boat, plus bedding, furniture, and other awkward spaces. (Read our full review here<\/a>).<\/p>\n Hoover HL4 Pet Upright Vacuum Cleaner for \u00a3130<\/strong><\/a>: While it is only available in the UK, Hoover\u2019s HL4 successfully removed lots of cat hair from my home. I live with a trio of cats, two of them long-haired, so a powerful vacuum is essential. The HL4 is sadly corded (7.6 meters), but at around 240 air watts it was powerful enough to lift dust and hair that my lightweight cordless vac and robot vac had missed. The smart design easily converts into a portable vacuum, and it comes with a pet tool and crevice tool. The pet tool proved adept at lifting hair from the couch, stairs, and cat beds, though it didn\u2019t quite have the grunt to remove every strand. There\u2019s a handy vent to reduce suction for mats and blankets. The 1.2-liter bin is easy to remove and empty, though not without releasing a dust cloud, and the Anti-Twist floor head seems to collect considerably less tangled hair than other vacuums. \u2014Simon Hill<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/picture><\/span><\/div>\nNot Recommended<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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